It felt like a fairy tale gone wrong. After more than 30 hours of flights and layovers, I arrived in the Maldives at midnight, exhausted and questioning the decision. “How can this possibly be worth it?” I muttered as I climbed onto a small boat as the only passenger. I had come to mend a … Read more

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has unveiled a plan to transition all departing flights from conventional jet fuel to aviation biofuel. The proposal follows a feasibility study presented at a Jan. 12 event and represents the first regional assessment of this kind in the United States. Worldwide, roughly 2,500 test flights have already used biofuels — including … Read more

The Transportation Security Administration is testing advanced CT scanner technology designed to simplify carry-on screening. Under the new approach, passengers would no longer need to remove laptops, tablets, liquids and other items from their bags during the checkpoint process. According to the Chicago Tribune, the TSA and American Airlines are piloting smaller, more advanced CT … Read more

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe has unveiled a property-wide transformation following a two-year renovation that refreshed guestrooms and suites, modernized common areas, introduced updated dining concepts and added new guest experiences. The redesign covers 170 guestrooms and suites that draw inspiration from the surrounding landscape, featuring warm earth tones, natural textures and expansive panoramic windows. The … Read more

We’ve all seen photos and videos of picturesque sandstone villages in the English countryside. Time seems to stand still in the Cotswolds, a region dotted with charming hamlets and market towns. If you have limited time but want to experience the best of the area, Cycling for Softies analyzed villages across the Cotswolds to identify … Read more

Small Luxury Hotels of the World has expanded its curated collection with several notable additions. In Marseille, France, the Hotel Les Bords de Mer offers 19 rooms just steps from Plages des Catalans and within easy reach of the historic district. Guests can enjoy Mediterranean views through large bay windows or from a private terrace … Read more

More refined luxury than flash and dazzle, the historic, Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired Arizona Biltmore is an ideal spring getaway with eight pools and a quietly elegant atmosphere. Spring packages start at $259 per night and include a classic room, breakfast and dinner for two, one select spa treatment per room per night, a welcome bottle … Read more

Name: Marc Ferguson Title: General manager, Delta Sky Club Experience Company, city: Delta Air Lines; Atlanta, Ga. Number of employees: More than 80,000 Recent project: Launch of our third Asanda Spa Lounge, in our Delta Sky Club at ATL First job: Retail manager at Federated Department Stores (Rich’s, now Macy’s) Little-known fact about you: I … Read more

InterContinental Hotels Group is developing a new InterContinental Hotels & Resorts property in Dallas. Scheduled to open in 2022, the hotel will occupy part of Cityplace Tower, a 42-story mixed-use development. The planned property will feature more than 200 guestrooms and offer dining and social spaces across eight floors, including a signature restaurant, bar and … Read more

Hawaiian Airlines has launched a new onboard dining concept called Pau Hāna Café. The complimentary meal service is available to passengers traveling between Hawai‘i and U.S. West Coast gateway cities. Developed in response to guest feedback, the new program prepares the airline for service on its incoming Airbus A321neo narrow-body fleet while preserving the warm, … Read more