Starwood Hotels & Resorts will expand its Luxury Collection in Italy this autumn with the opening of Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan. Reopening in November after an extensive renovation, the hotel occupies a prominent position on Piazza Duca d’Aosta and will offer 235 guestrooms and suites designed to blend contemporary comforts with … Read more

Idaho is an excellent destination for outdoor enthusiasts, and 2022 features a variety of events across both its largest and smallest towns. In Boise, the state capital, the Treefort Music Festival presents more than 400 bands across multiple genres and venues, celebrating a decade of live music in downtown Boise. This multi-venue festival runs March … Read more

Luxury and attentive service have long defined the Steigenberger Hotel group, and in recent years both the Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof in Vienna and the Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam have placed growing emphasis on environmental sustainability. At the Steigenberger Airport Hotel, located in the Amsterdam forest between the city center and Schiphol Airport, the conference rooms … Read more

A recent advertising campaign by the San Francisco Travel Association used a memorable line: “San Francisco’s gay neighborhood is called San Francisco.” That tagline captures much of the city’s appeal for LGBTQ travelers, reflecting a long history of activism, culture and inclusiveness. “San Francisco has been ground zero for much of the struggle for LGBTQ … Read more

Solmar Hotels & Resorts has rebranded its Cabo San Lucas property as Grand Solmar Pacific Dunes, formerly Grand Solmar at Rancho San Lucas. The refreshed name and image emphasize the resort’s natural setting while preserving the high standard of service and guest experiences the brand is known for. The resort is undergoing a short-term expansion … Read more

A recent online campaign that encouraged air travelers to post “shameful” photos of fellow passengers with oversized carry-on bags has taken a more constructive turn thanks to Boeing’s practical response to everyday travel problems. The Seattle-based aircraft manufacturer is offering a new option for its 737 design: larger overhead bins, called Space Bins, that can … Read more

Within the next three to four years, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants will introduce its first properties in Asia, expanding the IHG boutique brand into new markets on the continent. The brand plans to begin accepting bookings for its first Chinese hotel by 2021. Located in Haitang Bay, Hainan province, the property will feature 251 guestrooms, … Read more

Need a quick charge between flights at Minneapolis‑St. Paul International Airport? Stop by one of nine new SwapBox kiosks in Terminal 1 to pick up or exchange a portable FuelRod charger. The SwapBox kiosks, stocked with FuelRods, offer ready-to-use mobile power so you don’t have to hunt for an outlet. Each FuelRod kit includes connectors … Read more

LOCATED AT THE HALFWAY POINT between Vienna and Venice in a country that literally has “love” in the middle of its name, the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana is uniquely positioned as a convenient and welcoming destination for business travelers. Once obscure to many, Ljubljana—pronounced lyoo-BLYAH-nah—has emerged as a globally recognized city celebrated for its charming … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: We arranged a private airport transfer through the resort, so our Ladera experience began the moment we cleared immigration. While other arrivals worked their way through a crowd of taxi drivers and transfer agents, our driver collected our luggage, escorted us to an air-conditioned Town Car and offered cool towels and chilled water. About … Read more