A new boutique hotel in Hollywood is being developed for The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, with an anticipated opening in 2019. Located on North Cahuenga Boulevard near Sunset Boulevard and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the property will offer 64 guestrooms designed as a lifestyle boutique experience. Guest accommodations are configured as 39 standard rooms … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to travel the world for a living, author and artist Nancy Stern offers a candid, vividly illustrated account of life on the road. For many years she traveled alongside her husband, Ron Stern, a successful travel writer and author, keeping a lively journal of impressions, anecdotes and sketches … Read more
The San Francisco Bay Area will soon see Lyft customers riding in self-driving cars. Lyft is partnering with autonomous vehicle start-up Drive.ai to introduce a limited pilot of driverless rides for select passengers. Drive.ai will provide the vehicles and the software stack that powers autonomy, while Lyft will make the service available to its riders … Read more
Louisiana’s upcoming food festivals promise plenty of delicious experiences and lively entertainment. In October, the World Championship Gumbo Cookoff (Oct. 10–12) transforms Iberia Parish’s Main Street into the site of a three-day celebration of Cajun and Creole cooking. About 100 competing teams prepare gumbo while visitors enjoy live music, local vendors, and a festive atmosphere … Read more
All Nippon Airways has released fresh content for its U.S.-focused campaign, Experience Class, showcasing Japanese culture and the airline’s premium service. The new series, which features musician and DJ Steve Aoki, is available now on the ANA YouTube channel and aims to give travelers a vivid sense of Japan before they even land. Tadashi Matsushita, … Read more
Aeroflot has launched its largest seasonal promotion to date ahead of the 2015 holiday season. From now through March 26, 2016, passengers can receive a 10 percent discount on tickets for all domestic flights across all cabins: business, comfort and economy. The offer is valid throughout the winter season for travel up to March 26, … Read more
Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to refurbish its Heathrow Terminal 3 Clubhouse, which will mark its 10th anniversary next year. In a statement to Business Traveller, the airline said: “Next year our Heathrow Clubhouse celebrates its 10th anniversary, and to mark the occasion we’re investing in a makeover to further improve the experience we deliver … Read more
Our Regent Seven Seas Mariner group enjoyed an unforgettable voyage — look for my GT Tested review in the February Wave issue. The Regent Seven Seas experience is truly exceptional, from the elegant ship to the attentive crew. For this sailing we expanded our group beyond the Globility Board to include Advisory Board members and … Read more
Begin or end your trip to Japan in Tokyo at Hotel Chinzanso, a serene urban retreat that blends historic charm with modern comforts. Set within an expansive botanical garden dotted with historic monuments, the hotel offers a tranquil base where you can unpack, relax and experience the best of the city. Facilities include nine distinct … Read more
Amateur archaeologists can experience authentic fieldwork with Wild Calls, a series of seven-day Earth Science Wilderness Tours through the high desert and stunning canyons of Sweetwater County, Wyoming. These immersive trips are led by geologist and archaeologist Charlie Love, whose credentials include collaborative research with the Smithsonian Institution on studies of Easter Island. The tours … Read more