American Airlines has halted all flights to Venezuela as of last month. The carrier was the last major U.S. airline serving the country, operating daily routes from Miami (MIA) to Caracas (CCS) and Maracaibo (MAR). The suspension follows safety concerns raised by the pilots’ union, which advised members to refuse assignments on daily flights to … Read more
The only thing that makes Paris more irresistible is pairing it with fine chocolate. At Le Bristol Paris, Master Chef Nicolas Cloiseau of La Maison du Chocolat and Head Barman Maxime Hoerth of Le Bar du Bristol have collaborated to create a refined collection of chocolate-inspired cocktails and cocktail-infused chocolates. Their new offerings blend classic … Read more
New York (JFK) to Istanbul (IST) to Dubai (DXB) On the Ground: Before this trip, many were surprised I hadn’t flown Turkish Airlines before, especially since I’m Turkish. I arrived at the airport early to relax in the lounge before departure. With no one in the business line, check-in was exceptionally fast—under two minutes—so I … Read more
Long appreciated by seasoned travelers, India has recently emerged as a mainstream meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) destination. Once primarily on the radar of experienced world travelers, the subcontinent is now frequently mentioned alongside Brazil and China as an up-and-coming force in the global MICE landscape. Journalist Lisa A. Grimaldi, writing for Meetings & … Read more
Delta Air Lines and Airbnb have partnered to help travelers “fly global, live local,” giving SkyMiles members the chance to earn miles on all Airbnb bookings worldwide when accommodations are reserved online. Airbnb connects guests to more than 2.5 million homes across 190+ countries, enabling travelers to stay and live like locals. Delta, the largest … Read more
A heady blend of film, art, dance and history, framed by philosophical inquiry, will define the Mykonos Biennale cultural festival, taking place Sept. 1–5 on the Greek island of Mykonos. More symposium than typical festival, the biennale combines contemporary practice with tradition and ritual, presenting work in both formal and unconventional settings across the island. … Read more
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 12th Leisure Lifestyle Awards. Our annual survey recognizes the best in leisure and lifestyle travel—covering products, services, destinations, hotels, airlines, airports, cruises and more. Below you’ll find this year’s standout winners, chosen by our well-traveled readers. Thank you to everyone who voted and helped make this … Read more
Considered the birthplace of Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of beauty and love, Cyprus preserves millennia of stories, rituals and sites tied to one of history’s most enduring deities. References to Aphrodite on the island go back at least to the eighth century B.C.E., when Homer referred to her as “Kypris,” highlighting the deep cultural … Read more
Arrival/Check-In: We were eager to explore Donegal, the birthplace of the Gallagher clan, and Lough Eske Castle more than met our expectations. Suggested by friends at Tourism Ireland, the castle sits beside Lough Eske within a pristine 43-acre woodland, offering an immediate sense of retreat and history. Driving down the long approach to the castle … Read more
Opening on Dec. 14, the glistening new Club Med Val Thorens sits atop the French Alps. The lofty ski town of Val Thorens boasts numerous accolades, including France’s Best Ski Resort, World’s Best Ski Resort and Most Innovative Ski Resort in Europe at the 2013 World Ski Awards. Combining Club Med’s familiar all-inclusive model with … Read more