AirGrub Systems has launched a streamlined AirGrub app that makes ordering food on the go simple at three San Francisco International Airport Tastes on the Fly restaurants. The app allows travelers to browse menus, place orders, pre-pay, and schedule a convenient pickup time at Perry’s in Terminal 1, Napa Farms Market in Terminal 2, and … Read more
When I mention Canada’s Eastern Townships to friends, reactions vary from a puzzled raised eyebrow to an envious smile. Montréalers know this lake-dappled region well — it lies east of the city and north of New Hampshire and Vermont — but many others have yet to discover its charms. Québec blends French and English cultures … Read more
The Czech Republic is preparing to adopt a shorter, official name: Czechia. Government leaders including the president and prime minister have agreed on the change, which still requires cabinet approval and formal registration with the United Nations to appear in the UN’s database of geographical names in its six official languages. The current name, Czech … Read more
Marriott International’s Autograph Collection Hotels, a curated portfolio of independent properties, will add four new hotels in Asia next year. Joining the collection are The Shanhaitian Resort Sanya in China, The Majestic Hotel and Hotel Stripes in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and RYSE hotel in Seoul, South Korea. The Autograph Collection brings together distinctive independent hotels … Read more
Qatar Airways has launched an online visa application service for tourists traveling to Qatar. The service is available at qatarairways.com for passengers holding confirmed round-trip tickets that include Doha (DOH) on Qatar Airways and who book their hotel through Discover Qatar, the airline’s inbound holiday division. The visa is issued for the length of the … Read more
Once a healing destination for Native American tribes, Hot Springs, Ark., had evolved into a fashionable health resort by 1921. The town’s restorative thermal waters come from rainwater that is heated deep beneath the earth, not from volcanic activity. Locals embrace the wellness tradition: many make daily visits to the street that fronts historic Bathhouse … Read more
The world’s leading auction house has joined forces with a premier luxury cruise line in a new partnership between Sotheby’s and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. The collaboration debuts the Masterpieces & the Mediterranean itinerary, a unique sailing now offered on the auction block during Sotheby’s Summer Marquee Sales in London through June 30. © Courtesy … Read more
Villa specialist Maya Luxe provides curated, bespoke accommodations across Mexico’s Riviera Maya. As a local company, Maya Luxe partners with regional providers to create unique itineraries—tequila tastings, cooking classes and in-house spa services—so guests enjoy an authentic and luxurious stay. Unlike many rental companies, Maya Luxe focuses on an upscale market, offering homeowners concierge services … Read more
Ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft remain extremely popular, and now Google is entering the market with its own rideshare initiative. The company aims to compete by leveraging its technological strengths and existing mapping and navigation platforms to offer a seamless experience for riders and drivers alike. Google’s approach focuses on integrating ride requests, … Read more
One of the many delights of visiting the Nordic countries in spring and summer is witnessing extraordinary landscapes come alive. Melting snow feeds waterfalls, wildflowers bloom, and wildlife returns to its seasonal routines, creating vivid scenes that define the warmer months. In late spring and summer, daytime temperatures typically range from about 50–75°F (10–24°C), with … Read more