This month’s column was written while I was taking part in the Jumeirah Cup — a Ryder Cup–style event where Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts’ guests from the United States and the United Kingdom competed at Scarsdale Golf Club. To add to the excitement, Jumeirah’s ambassador, Rory McIlroy, joined several groups for a few holes and … Read more

BOSTON TEA PARTY MUSEUM © RADOMÍR REŽNÝ | DREAMSTIME.COM The Boston Tea Party Museum preserves a defining moment in American history with immersive exhibits, authentic artifacts and storytelling that brings the events of December 16, 1773 to life. Located at a historic site on Boston’s waterfront, the museum offers visitors of all ages a clear, … Read more

Spectacular dreams of soaring through the sky, free and unbound, appear across cultures worldwide. The ability to fly remains one of the most coveted superpowers: who wouldn’t want to sweep down from above to rescue a frightened child or a stranded pet from a raging river? Beyond capes and wings, becoming a licensed pilot is … Read more

The latest trend in bathing emphasizes the benefits of cold water. Cold plunges and icy soaks have been popularized by figures like Wim Hof, known as “The Ice Man,” and are rooted in long-standing traditions in places such as Fjord Norway, where people of all ages practice ice bathing. Research and first-hand accounts suggest that … Read more

There’s constant discussion about the best ways to save money on plane tickets, but advice keeps changing. So when is the ideal — and the worst — time to book a flight to get the lowest fare? A Wall Street Journal analysis recently found that Fridays tend to be the most expensive day to buy … Read more

South African Airways has increased capacity on the route between Johannesburg (JNB) and the popular leisure destination of Victoria Falls (VFA). The airline recently introduced the Airbus A330-200 wide-body aircraft on this route, adding roughly 60 percent more seat capacity each day in each direction. The A330-200 carries 222 passengers in a two-class layout: 36 … Read more

On the Ground: Despite long, disorderly lines and a delayed departure from Sicily, my flight arrived in Milan on schedule, giving me time to visit the premium-class lounge before my connection to New York. The lounge, however, was packed—“standing room only”—and the bar area was overwhelmed with passengers ordering cappuccinos and other drinks. I stayed … Read more

Seoul’s rapid march into modernity began in the 1960s. Emerging from the devastation of the Korean War and pushing aside long-standing traditions, the city reshaped its downtown with highways and high-rise developments. Urban planners paid little attention to historic fabric or natural features; entire neighborhoods were cleared and streams were routed into concrete channels. One … Read more

Delhi is not a single city but many — layered in history, administration, culture, economy and society. The present metropolis is widely regarded as the eighth urban settlement to occupy this strategic stretch of northern plains. For centuries the region served as a crossroads for traders and armies, and each earlier city has left visible … Read more

Montenapo, the elegant new Italian restaurant located inside Renzo Piano’s New York Times Building, occupies a lofty space framed by towering glass walls that open onto a birch-tree atrium. Sleek and modern yet warmly inviting, the design blends cool steel and warm wood tones with accents of blue and cream. The restaurant also emphasizes Old … Read more