Make the most of long summer evenings in San Francisco with a relaxing cocktail cruise. Through Sept. 2, the Red and White Fleet is running Bridge 2 Bridge, a 90-minute scenic cruise across San Francisco Bay. Departing daily at 5:45 p.m., this cruise is an ideal way to unwind after a busy day while enjoying … Read more

Steam & Rye is a stylish new evening destination in London. Created by entrepreneur Nick House (co-founder of Mahiki, Whisky Mist and Bodo Schloss) together with model Kelly Brook, the venue channels the glamour and grit of 1920s America with a lavish bar and restaurant, live music and a dance floor. Open from 4 p.m. … Read more

Bush Lodge Luxury Villas blend African décor with traditional architecture across two exclusive villages at Sabi Sabi, one of South Africa’s leading private game reserves. Each villa offers two comfortable bedrooms and two full en-suite bathrooms, fitted with both rain showers and deep soaking tubs. The expansive master bathroom includes double vanities, comfortable armchairs, twin … Read more

Marriott International is set to open its first hotel in Novosibirsk, Russia, the country’s third-largest city after Moscow and St. Petersburg. The Marriott Novosibirsk Hotel is scheduled to open in 2014 on Lenin Square, directly opposite the city’s Opera House, and will offer 175 guestrooms. The hotel will include a lobby lounge, a restaurant and … Read more

The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza are Cairo’s most famous sights, but the city offers much more. Here are seven highlights worth adding to your Egyptian itinerary, each revealing a different facet of the capital’s history and culture. © Evgeniy Fesenko | Dreamstime.com Salah El-Din Citadel stands as one of Cairo’s most compelling … Read more

Over the years I’ve played the Babe course—affectionately known as “the Babe”—many times. It’s named for Mildred “Babe” Didrikson Zaharias, whom ESPN ranks among the top 20 athletes of all time. The course is part of the Pacific Palms Hotel in the City of Industry, conveniently close to Los Angeles hotspots. The Pacific Palms property … Read more

The first time I visited Berlin in the early 1960s, few families came to the divided city. The Berlin Wall had just been erected, and most visitors who crossed East Germany traveled on organized motor coaches — there were not many of those. West Berlin then ended at the Brandenburg Gate, where concrete barriers, barbed … Read more

The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa has reopened its doors after an extensive renovation and rebranding. Nestled at the base of Mount Otemanu, the resort features the largest collection of overwater bungalows in Bora Bora and a wide range of upscale amenities designed for relaxation and adventure. Of the resort’s overwater accommodations, many of … Read more

Air Canada will operate a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its Vancouver (YVR)–Hong Kong (HKG) route instead of the current 777-300ER. The Dreamliner will be used daily from October 29 through March 30, 2019. Because the 787-9 is smaller than the 777-300ER, the route will see a reduction in seat capacity. The 777-300ER typically offers about … Read more

ARRIVAL/CHECK-IN: With our daughter just 18 months old, this was our first visit to a waterpark resort geared primarily toward children rather than adults. We found it easy to manage at Great Wolf Lodge: the resort clearly knows how to keep kids entertained. We arrived early knowing our room might not be ready and checked … Read more