Long regarded as one of the world’s most esteemed and inspirational luxury retreats, Huka Lodge sits amid landscaped gardens on the banks of the Waikato River near Lake Taupō on New Zealand’s North Island. © Huka Lodge Founded more than a century ago as a fishermen’s camp beside a trout-rich river, Huka Lodge has evolved … Read more

Aeromexico is expanding its Latin American network by launching nonstop service between Mexico City (MEX) and Rio de Janeiro (GIG). This new route marks the airline’s second destination in Brazil and its 13th in Latin America. Service will begin June 29 with four weekly nonstop flights operated on Boeing 767 aircraft. The aircraft configuration includes … Read more

Don’t let the preparations for your first safari in Africa overwhelm you. With a little planning, your trip will be comfortable and memorable — and it doesn’t have to be complicated. © Unforgettable Travel Gemma D’Souza, an Africa specialist with Unforgettable Travel, has extensive experience guiding travelers on safaris. With connections to India, Scotland and … Read more

Long-haul flights on Air France now feature a cultural program created through a partnership between France’s Minister for Culture and Communication, Fleur Pellerin, and Air France CEO Frédéric Gagey. Branded Escales Culture, the initiative highlights French cultural heritage across the airline’s communications platforms, bringing art, architecture and museum stories to passengers during their journeys. In … Read more

The Twenty Two, London’s newest luxury lifestyle destination, has officially opened on Grosvenor Square. The 42,500-square-foot manor includes 31 bedrooms and suites, a private mews house, an all-day restaurant and a private members’ club, all designed to offer an intimate and refined experience in the heart of Mayfair. ©Philip Sinden The property’s aesthetic draws on … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: I arrived in Maui after several days of business on Oahu, ready for a relaxing weekend. A quick 25-minute taxi ride brought me to Wailea and the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort. A tranquil outdoor walkway lined with water led into the open-air, expansive lobby on the top floor, which offers layered views of … Read more

History and modernity converge in downtown Manhattan with the reopening of a luxury hotel housed in one of New York’s earliest skyscrapers. The Beekman Hotel, a recent project from Thompson Hotels, opened in late 2016 and features 287 guestrooms across nine stories that pay tribute to the building’s origins in the Gilded Age. Originally known … Read more

Cloaked in mystery and intrigue, submarines have played a decisive role in naval warfare since World War I. Today visitors to the Moscow Naval Museum can tour the diesel-electric B-396 submarine, a Tango-class boat built in 1980 and decommissioned in 1998, on display at the museum since 2006. The U.S.S.R. developed the Tango class during … Read more

Andaz Wall Street has opened its signature restaurant, Andaz Kitchen & Bar, led by executive chef Pietro Consorti. The new dining venue is part of a multi-phase renovation at the hotel and focuses on international fusion cuisine that reflects the diverse flavors of New York City. Chef Consorti trained in Milan under Michelin-starred chefs before … Read more

The new resort will offer 203 guestrooms and suites designed in warm earth tones with wood accents, generous layouts and spa-inspired bathrooms. These accommodations are the largest by square footage in downtown Napa Valley and include premium in-room amenities such as coffeemakers, tea kettles and temperature-controlled wine refrigerators. Select rooms and suites will open onto … Read more