Since the debut of the first Mondrian property in Los Angeles in 1996, Accor’s Mondrian brand has repeatedly reimagined lifestyle hospitality, bringing bold creativity and immersive design to each new location. Every hotel in the collection reads like a creative statement: imaginative interiors, forward-looking design and atmospheric spaces that reflect the culture and character of … Read more

The U.S. government shutdown led to the temporary closure of many national parks across the country, but Bryce Canyon National Park remains open for now. Although federal park services are limited during the shutdown, the State Tourism Office, Garfield County Tourism, and the Bryce Canyon Natural History Association have stepped in with funding and in-kind … Read more

Last month, Hong Kong Airlines launched a direct service to Australia. The new route operates three times a week, flying from Hong Kong to the Gold Coast, continuing to Cairns, and then returning to Hong Kong. Flights are scheduled on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. “We are pleased with the successful introduction of this new Australian … Read more

TO THE UNTRAINED EYE, Hanoi seems to move at a gentler pace than many neighboring Asian capitals. Mornings often begin with locals practicing tai chi beside the city’s tranquil lakes, while cyclo drivers and motorbikes share the streets. Vendors line the sidewalks, preparing each dish from scratch, lending the city a timeless, authentic atmosphere. Yet … Read more

Trump Hotel Collection will expand its luxury portfolio this coming summer with a new property in Azerbaijan. Rising 33 stories above the Caspian Sea in Baku’s Nasimi District, Trump Baku is scheduled to open in June 2015 and aims to set a new regional standard for luxury. The landmark development will feature 189 guest rooms … Read more

Amtrak is making travel easier for nursing mothers by adding dedicated lactation suites at five major train stations. Four of the suites will open in time for the busy summer travel season, with a fifth scheduled for early fall. The new suites will be installed at stations in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia and Chicago in … Read more

Mandarin Oriental, Singapore presented the Singapore Food Trail experience, available to guests from October 1 through April 30, 2019. The package begins with an overnight stay in a Marina Bay View suite, where guests are welcomed with an assortment of traditional Peranakan delicacies. During the stay, the hotel’s executive sous chef leads a guided visit … Read more

Hats and boots are encouraged at the Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort in Solvang, California, where vintage cottages and suites are television-free and the cowboys are authentic. This historic 1946 ranch, located just north of Santa Barbara, debuts a new autumn event: the Alisal Wine Ghetto Weekend (Oct. 25–27). The weekend celebrates Central Coast winemakers … Read more

Dizzying skyscrapers, mammoth yachts, luxury private jets and ostentatious supercars line the skyline and streets of Dubai. This dynamic city in the United Arab Emirates is rapidly building some of the world’s most ambitious infrastructure as it prepares to host the World Expo 2020, the first World Expo to be held in the MENASA (Middle … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: The Queen Mary 2’s New York home port is the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. On arrival the scene can feel busy—private cars, limousines and taxis arrive while other passengers are disembarking—but the embarkation process is well organized. Luggage attendants (redcaps) quickly take and tag bags, and the check-in staff were friendly and efficient. I received … Read more