It’s a new era for in-flight entertainment: American Airlines has begun offering free movies and television shows on domestic flights for all passengers on WiFi-equipped aircraft. Implemented at the end of August, this broader rollout expands a program that had previously been available on a limited number of flights. Passengers can now enjoy a selection … Read more

American Express is opening a new LAX Centurion Lounge, the 12th location in its Centurion Lounge network. The company finalized the agreement to build the lounge in April. It will sit airside in the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and will be accessible from Terminals 4 through 8. The lounge … Read more

A fine Cuban cigar is often considered the pinnacle among cigar enthusiasts, but decades-long trade restrictions have put genuine Cuban cigars out of reach for most Americans. Fortunately, there is an excellent alternative. About 775 miles southwest of Cuba, Nicaragua has emerged as a respected source of premium cigars. Tobacco experts note that Nicaragua’s fertile … Read more

Munich Airport’s annual Winter Market transforms the Munich Airport Center — the space between the two terminals — into a festive destination from Nov. 22 to Dec. 28. With more than 40 stalls offering gift ideas, seasonal treats and handmade goods, the market provides a compact, family-friendly holiday experience right at the airport. Alongside traditional … Read more

Lake Tahoe’s Homewood Mountain Resort will introduce Homewood Snowcat Adventures this winter. The service uses a Bombardier snowcat fitted with a 12-person carrier to transport skiers and snowboarders to backcountry terrain beyond the resort’s typical boundaries. Subject to final approval from the U.S. Forest Service, the snowcat will take guests to slopes on the flanks … Read more

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has expanded its Southern California footprint with the addition of the Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach. This property marks Kimpton’s eighth hotel in Southern California and its first in Orange County, joining the brand’s portfolio of 64 hotels and more than 70 restaurants nationwide. Set within The Strand, a mixed-use development … Read more

Qantas has introduced in-flight WiFi on a Boeing 737-800 operating on domestic routes across Australia. This launch begins a rollout across 80 Qantas aircraft, scheduled for completion by the end of next year. The onboard service uses satellite connections from Viasat and Nbn’s Sky Muster, delivering speeds reported to be up to ten times faster … Read more

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has partnered with Hedley Studios, famed for hand-built classic sports cars that blend performance with collectible design. This collaboration brings a rare Ferrari Testa Rossa J to the resort’s Ithaafushi Private Island, offering guests the chance to experience a rare automotive icon in an extraordinary island setting. © Waldorf Astoria Maldives … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: Singapore’s compact size means you are rarely far from your destination. After landing at Changi Airport at 10 p.m., I reached Swissôtel The Stamford in about 15 minutes. The lobby remained lively with guests returning from evening outings and late dinners. While waiting to check in, I explored the spacious Lobby Court, which is … Read more

Two hours south of Sofia stands Bulgaria’s most celebrated spiritual and cultural landmark: the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, commonly known as the Rila Monastery. For centuries it has served as the heart of Bulgarian religious life, education and national identity. As my companion Panos observed when we arrived, it ranks among the most … Read more