ARRIVAL/CHECK-IN: After a long day of travel, I arrived at The Wayfarer DTLA and was welcomed by a friendly staff member who held the front door open. The lobby feels chic and comfortable, with a large bookcase to the left and cozy seating to the right. Check-in was smooth, and my room was ready when … Read more

The Saxon brand brings modern wellness and refined elegance to South Africa’s Steyn City estate with the opening of its new Saxon Spa. This marks the brand’s first expansion beyond its flagship boutique property in Johannesburg. © Saxon Hotel Spanning 15,000 square feet across two levels, the spa was conceived by Amanda Elliott and Matthew … Read more

Impero Caffè, located inside the INNSIDE New York Hotel by Scott Conant, has quickly become one of New York City’s most talked-about hotel restaurants. Conant, a familiar face on Food Network’s Chopped and a frequent guest on shows like Good Morning America and The Chew, brings a relaxed, all-day dining concept to NoMad. The menu … Read more

Booking.com recently announced its 2020 list of the Most Welcoming Places on Earth, based on the latest Booking.com Traveller Review Awards and traveler feedback. These destinations stood out for their friendliness, hospitality and memorable visitor experiences. © Dragoncello | Dreamstime.com Taitung City in Taiwan ranks among the world’s most welcoming places. Visitors enjoy hiking, hot … Read more

If bigger is better, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is clearly getting bigger and better. In the first quarter of this year the company signed more new hotels than in any quarter in the past seven years. IHG also completed the acquisition of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants—one of the most notable boutique hoteliers in the United … Read more

Recently announced at the Global Business Travel Association convention, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines revealed updates to their corporate travel programs. As two of the nation’s largest carriers, these changes will affect a large number of business travelers. Both airlines adjusted their corporate offerings in response to increased feedback from corporate customers seeking clearer … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: I arrived at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe around 2 p.m. after a 2.5-hour drive from Los Angeles. The front croquet lawns and period details evoke an Old Hollywood atmosphere, with black-and-white equestrian photos and crystal chandeliers greeting guests in the entryway. A teal-and-gray palette runs through the public spaces, and a friendly … Read more

A stylish, contemporary hotel located six blocks from the White House is the newest member of the Curio Collection by Hilton. Now part of the global portfolio of upper-upscale independent hotels and resorts, this property is the Curio Collection’s first hotel in Washington, D.C. The Darcy Washington, D.C., Curio Collection by Hilton takes its name … Read more

Sofitel New York has unveiled a new art exhibition in its lobby, open to the public and free to visit through October. The exhibition celebrates the 75th anniversary of France-Amérique, the bilingual magazine that highlights French-American culture and lifestyle. On display are 20 original cover illustrations by French artist Olivier Tallec. Olivier Tallec is widely … Read more

Chef Julian Serrano is bringing a fresh approach to social dining to the Las Vegas Strip with Lago, his second restaurant at Bellagio, opening this spring. Lago marks Serrano’s first Italian concept, featuring a small-plates menu and a refined mixology program designed to complement a lively, shareable dining experience. Departing from his established Spanish and … Read more