Arrival/Check-In: InterContinental Miami sits along Biscayne Bay in downtown Miami, a convenient location for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel is busy, but arrival and departure were smooth during my stay. Although self-parking isn’t available, the valet service was efficient—dropping off the car never caused a delay, and retrieval typically took only a minute … Read more

Casa de Campo Resort & Villas in the Dominican Republic is presenting Epicurea, a luxury culinary and golf event running March 10–14. Produced in partnership with PGA Magazine, the program blends chef-led demonstrations, wine tastings, curated dining, and rounds on world-class courses for a multi-day celebration of food, wine, and golf. © Matthew Majka “We … Read more

Ms. Tipwimon Rattanawongwan, a marine scientist from Kanchanaburi, Thailand, has joined Banyan Tree Krabi as its sustainability coordinator. Rattanawongwan brings extensive marine and conservation experience to the role. She previously worked as a marine biologist at Four Seasons Koh Samui and has held positions at the Phuket Marine Biological Center and the Mai Khao Marine … Read more

In Madrid, the Paseo del Arte — the city’s celebrated art district — refers both to the cultural neighborhood flanking the Paseo del Prado and to the grand boulevard itself, which connects three of Madrid’s most prestigious museums: the Reina Sofía, the Prado and the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza. The origins of this cultural corridor date back … Read more

Bagpipes in Portugal? Yes — and particularly in the northeastern region of Trás-os-Montes, where Celtic cultural threads remain visible today. The area’s Celtic influences are ancient, reaching back millennia; local traditions, language and customs have preserved a unique character that contrasts with more widely known Portuguese coastal culture. Trás-os-Montes is home to the small community … Read more

Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort has completed the first phase of a resort-wide refresh, the most extensive renovation since the property opened more than 30 years ago. Set on 40 acres of lush tropical gardens, phase one introduces a revitalized Botero Lounge; fully redesigned Napua rooms, suites and private lounges; and refreshed dining venues … Read more

Houston was buzzing as thousands of travel industry professionals gathered for the 2010 National Business Travel Association (NBTA) convention in August. As part of the event, Global Traveler continued its tradition by hosting the fifth annual NBTA cocktail reception. Over 100 guests joined Global Traveler to toast a successful convention at Block 7 Wine Company, … Read more

The world is an unpredictable place. Despite our efforts to create order—calendars, borders, and social hierarchies—human-made systems can be fragile. Dates can shift in meaning, countries can change, and positions of privilege can evaporate, leaving people exposed and disoriented. If that sounds abstract, you probably haven’t played table tennis in Ethiopia. My sense of dislocation … Read more

Paris is easy to navigate. Transfers from the airports to the city are convenient via the RER regional trains, Cars Air France shuttles, taxis or private limousines (if using a limousine, arrange for the driver to meet you at the gate). Within the city, hotels and restaurants routinely call taxis for guests; it is illegal … Read more

Visitors with extra time should not miss Chaplin’s World, an interactive museum in Vevey dedicated to Charlie Chaplin, located about 10 miles along the lakeshore from Lausanne, Switzerland. Set on the grounds of the actor’s final home, the site includes expansive gardens, Chaplin’s house and a museum filled with recreated film sets, sound-and-light presentations and … Read more