Walk into The Lanesborough Hotel at London’s Hyde Park Corner and you are greeted with a distinctly personal arrival: check-in takes place in your room and, once formalities are complete, you are introduced to your butler. This dedicated professional acts as your personal assistant for the duration of your stay—unpacking luggage, setting up WiFi, booking … Read more
United Airlines has responded to customer backlash over recent adjustments to its food and beverage offerings. Following feedback, the carrier reversed the decision to remove tomato juice from its beverage carts after reviewing passenger demand. United also announced changes to its premium-cabin menu: it will restore larger portions and broaden the variety of meals on … Read more
At tonight’s Super Bowl, a handful of fortunate fans will enjoy an ultra-luxurious weekend courtesy of Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Minneapolis. The highlight is the Turf Suite experience, a premium package priced at $475,000. It includes tickets for 20 guests to the stadium’s private Turf Suite, located at field level just steps … Read more
Life at sea has evolved dramatically on luxury cruises. Specialty dining, butler service, full-service spas, spacious suites and photography workshops are now common, but shore excursions have advanced just as much. Port calls are no longer limited to bus tours, museums, beach time and shopping. Increasingly, some of the most memorable cruise moments happen ashore, … Read more
Qatar Airways is expanding its United States network with three new nonstop routes from its Doha (DOH) hub to Los Angeles (LAX), Boston (BOS) and Atlanta (ATL). These additions will bring Qatar’s nonstop service to all ten of the largest U.S. metropolitan areas. Beginning January 1, 2016, Qatar Airways will operate daily nonstop flights to … Read more
Call it kismet: as my flight touched down at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, I came across an article about the new Leaf Spa opening at Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park. Intrigued by its wellness approach inspired by Earth’s natural cycles, I was drawn to the idea that spa-goers might “shed old leaves and blossom anew.” A … Read more
Langham Place, Fifth Avenue has partnered with Richard James of Savile Row to give guests exclusive access to bespoke tailoring. From October 7–11, visitors can schedule custom shirt and suit appointments with the contemporary London-based tailor in one of the hotel’s residence suites. Appointments are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so availability … Read more
New to Amsterdam, Eleven Experience has opened its first urban property: Canal Huis 58. Situated on the Brouwersgracht in the city center, this 2,400-square-foot canal house offers four bedrooms and sleeps up to ten guests—an ideal choice for families or small corporate groups. The residence is staffed, and services include a dedicated breakfast chef to … Read more
Ricoh Portable Monitor 150BW Tech advances have made portable monitors increasingly common, giving travelers and remote workers an easy way to stay productive. Ricoh’s first portable monitor targets the upper end of the market, featuring a touchscreen OLED panel and a built-in battery for wireless use via WiFi. It’s pricier than many alternatives, but the … Read more
Travel is ultimately about tasting culture and seeking adventure, and more travelers than ever are taking that literally. Many rely on guidebooks or spend hours researching local listings to discover the best food and drink a destination offers—whether Michelin-starred restaurants or humble stalls in a bustling hawker market. A recent study by the World Food … Read more