If you want to indulge in true extravagance in 2018, the world’s most luxurious hotels offer experiences that match the price. Below is a curated selection of top-tier properties around the globe, each known for exceptional service, striking design, and unforgettable settings. While money can’t buy happiness, it can create memories that last a lifetime. … Read more

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel invites visitors to enjoy an authentic Roman summer in a luxurious setting. Set on more than 15 acres of landscaped grounds, the hotel combines classic Italian elegance with contemporary comforts and a range of seasonal experiences tailored for warm-weather stays. Special Gastronomy Offerings This summer the hotel presents a … Read more

For timeless luxury, Elkhart Lake, Wis., has long been a stylish destination, first gaining renown when the town began hosting road races in the 1950s. Today, high-profile events take place at Road America, a four-mile, European-style circuit known for its high-speed straights, rolling terrain and challenging turns. The track’s combination of speed and variety has … Read more

The Leading Hotels of the World has added six distinguished properties to its curated collection of luxury hotels, expanding its global portfolio to more than 400 unique addresses across 80 countries. Each new member brings a distinct sense of place through design, culture and cuisine, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to individuality and exceptional service. Highlights … Read more

London-based Saar Zafrir Design has unveiled its latest restoration: the Galei Kinneret Hotel on the Sea of Galilee. Originally opened in 1946 as one of Israel’s first luxury hotels, the property has been sensitively restored and reimagined while retaining much of its historic character. © Amit Geron Drawing inspiration from the surrounding landscape and the … Read more

Qantas unveiled its new London lounge at Heathrow Airport last week after a year-long construction effort. The facility is designed to serve passengers on Qantas’s current London routes and will also accommodate travelers on the new London–Perth (PER) service launching March 24. “London is one of our most important destinations,” said Alan Joyce, CEO of … Read more

If you donate $25 or more to Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) in July, American Airlines offers the chance to add the name of someone you “stand up” for to the fuselage of an American Airlines Airbus A321. The special SU2C-themed aircraft will debut this fall carrying the submitted names. Eligible names include cancer survivors, … Read more

Ask most travelers to name the top LGBT travel destinations in the United States, and Fort Lauderdale will likely rank near the top. This Florida vacation city has long been a favored getaway for LGBT visitors—particularly gay men—and it is actively broadening its appeal across the entire LGBTQ community. The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & … Read more

Named for the road it occupies, Eleven brings elevated dining to South Dublin in Loughlinstown, roughly a 30-minute drive from the city center. Open Wednesday through Saturday from 5 p.m., the restaurant occupies the second floor above Whelehan’s Wines and has been transformed into a warm, welcoming dining room with plenty of natural light. The … Read more

You may already know about the mountains, coasts, natural hot springs and the magnificent Himeji Castle that define Hyogo Prefecture in Japan’s Kansai region, but sake — the traditional Japanese alcoholic beverage brewed from fermented rice — is one of Hyogo’s most celebrated treasures. © Don Kennedy Hyogo is the birthplace of Yamada Nishiki, the … Read more