American Airlines and the Transportation Security Administration have announced a partnership designed to reduce passenger screening times by roughly 30 percent. The move responds to recent historic delays at airport security checkpoints that caused many travelers to miss flights. TSA and American Airlines plan to deploy faster automated screening lanes and computed tomography (CT) scanners … Read more

Pure Adventures is expanding into the United States with a new lineup of self-guided and guided cycling tours. Known for well-organized cycling trips in Europe, the company now brings its high-quality trip planning and local expertise to iconic landscapes of the American West. For the inaugural season in the U.S., Pure Adventures is concentrating on … Read more

Viking Cruises frequently earns top awards in the luxury cruise category for its refined service and elegant ships. Among the fleet, the Viking Star stands out for its thoughtful design and cruise-friendly comforts. Cabins feature heated bathroom floors, spacious glass showers with convenient shelving, ample storage, large safes, flattering lighting, padded headboards, comfortable seating, and … Read more

This October, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong will host the city’s first Naam Yoga weekend retreat. Led by Naam Yoga pioneer Anastasia Williams, who brings 20 years of study and practice to this approach, the weekend features exclusive group classes and one-on-one private therapy sessions designed to support physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Naam … Read more

Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau has introduced “Happy Trails,” a collection of eight curated urban walks that guide food lovers, history fans and culture seekers through the city’s most memorable spots. © Beverly Hills Convention & Visitors Bureau Caviar & Bubbly Trail: An indulgent day of fine dining and luxury tasting experiences at destinations … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: The hotel is conveniently located within easy walking distance of Union Station and the Capitol. The White House is about a mile and a half away, so many guests prefer a taxi, but it’s also a pleasant stroll for those who enjoy walking. After spending the afternoon visiting nearby museums, the White House and … Read more

Experience Kyoto like a local this summer with The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto’s seasonal offer that immerses guests in the city’s deep cultural and historical traditions. When summer arrives in Kyoto, locals often wear yukata—light, informal summer kimono—to attend lively festivals and relax outdoors at riverside dining terraces called kawa-yuka. The hotel’s “Dressed in a Traditional Yukata” … Read more

Join us in congratulating the inaugural winners of the 2018 Wherever Awards, selected by readers of WhereverFamily, our sister publication dedicated to the modern traveling family. Voting ran on whereverfamily.com from September 2017 to March 2018, and winners were announced in September 2018. Below is a concise recap of the winners who proudly received these … Read more

There are two local experiences in Myrtle Beach that are worth trying at least once, even if they don’t usually appeal to you. First is dining at an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet such as Benjamin’s Calabash, Captain George’s, The Giant Crab, Preston’s or Crabby Mike’s. These buffets feel like lively gatherings where strangers compare plates and … Read more

Saint James Paris welcomes chef Grégory Garimbay to Bellefeuille Restaurant. At 37, Garimbay arrives with a clear culinary vision: plant-forward dishes that emphasize mineral, iodized flavors. He will influence the entire food program at Saint James Paris, a Relais & Châteaux property, bringing the same approach that earned him recognition at Auberge Nicolas Flamel, where … Read more