This year, Global Traveler marks the 11th annual GT Tested Reader Survey awards, our readers’ authoritative ranking of the best in airlines, hotels, credit cards, travel brands and loyalty programs. Our respondents are frequent premium travelers—averaging more than 30 round-trip international and domestic flights per year in first and business class and stays in 4- … Read more

About half a mile long, Liulichang Culture Street in Beijing’s Xuanwu District is famous for its traditional teahouses, calligraphy, Chinese paintings, art galleries, curios and classic bookshops. Although the buildings share a unified look of gray tiles and brickwork, brighter elements of Chinese decor appear throughout: carved dragons, vibrant reds, yellows and greens, and guardian … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: I arrived at Hyatt Times Square New York on a busy Friday afternoon around 3 p.m. The lobby was lively and the reception area appeared chaotic at first, but the check-in moved along efficiently. Staff were friendly and helpful, which made the brief wait more pleasant. Guest Quarters: The hotel spans 54 stories with … Read more

Following an extensive renovation, Terra Nostra Garden Hotel on São Miguel in the Azores has reopened its doors to visitors. Situated in the Furnas Valley, the hotel—originally established in 1935—has been carefully restored to preserve its historic character while incorporating modern comforts and design touches. The property sits within the renowned Terra Nostra Botanical Park, … Read more

You don’t have to cross the Atlantic to mark the centenary of Dylan Thomas’s birth — though a transatlantic journey is always a memorable way to celebrate. Instead, fans and curious visitors can explore the places in New York that inspired and hosted the Welsh poet during his mid-century visits. Recently, Hannah Ellis, Dylan Thomas’s … Read more

Owned by the same family for more than three centuries, A Serenada in Portugal’s Alentejo wine region is an intimate retreat set on 23 acres of vineyards. This small estate features four guest rooms and two suites, and it also produces award-winning wines under the Serras de Grândola and Serras de Grândola Cepas Cinquentenárias labels, … Read more

Most golf courses are static, scenic venues waiting for players to test their skills. Chester Valley Golf Club is different — its history is defined by movement and change, unique among the many courses I’ve played. The land that became Chester Valley was once the Smedley and Hatton farmsteads. In 1928 the Pennsylvania Railroad Golf … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: I recently traveled with a colleague to Texas for a series of meetings in Dallas and Houston. After a productive day in Dallas, we took a short flight to Houston and checked into Hotel ZaZa. ZaZa is a Texas-based boutique property with locations in Dallas, Houston and another in Austin. As we arrived, the … Read more

As part of an ongoing revitalization and beautification initiative, Aruba has invested more than $100 million in hotel and airport improvements to elevate the visitor experience across the island. “Aruba’s government, hotel partners, airport authority, businesses and residents are all dedicated to enhancing our One Happy Island,” said Otmar Oduber, minister of Tourism, Transportation, Primary … Read more

Looking for a sun-drenched, oceanfront escape? This year brings several new luxury properties opening in spectacular destinations, from the cliffs of Santorini to the shores of Bodrum and the Sea of Cortez. These new villas and resort residences blend privacy, high-end service and memorable seaside settings, ideal for families and groups who want both comfort … Read more