The recent opening of Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa is the fifth Anantara property to debut in the United Arab Emirates. The new resort offers 293 rooms and a variety of accommodation types, including one- and two-bedroom beach pool villas with private infinity pools that overlook the lagoon or The Palm. It also … Read more

Hilton Hotels & Resorts has opened the newly refurbished Hilton Edinburgh Carlton, marking the brand’s 16th property in Scotland. Situated in a prime central location, the hotel blends contemporary design with the service standards Hilton guests expect, making it an appealing choice for visitors to Edinburgh, including those attending the city’s renowned arts festivals. The … Read more

The Four Seasons Resort Encantado Santa Fe will host a series of artist-in-residence programs featuring live demonstrations, presented in collaboration with Tourism Santa Fe. Opening the series is contemporary American narrative artist Cheri O’Brien, in residence from Nov. 16–18. O’Brien is known for whimsical compositions that repeat motifs such as dogs, flowers and religious iconography. … Read more

A new kind of tour across Egypt is opening opportunities for local women in the tourism sector. Sinai Trail operates the country’s first long-distance hiking route, guided by Bedouin leaders who are working to shape tourism in their region. What sets this tour apart is that some of the guides are women. In conservative Bedouin … Read more

MiFi Liberate The MiFi Liberate creates a private Wi‑Fi hotspot, delivering fast 4G LTE internet for up to 10 devices at once. Perfect for laptops, tablets, e-readers and music players, it lets small groups stay connected whether for work or travel. This model is the first mobile hotspot to include a vivid color touchscreen that … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: From the moment your car pulls up, staff are attentive and ready to assist. Doors open for you, a server at the hotel’s bistro, Avec Nous, notices if a guest feels chilled and offers a shawl, and the team anticipates needs before they are asked for. At Viceroy L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, service is thoughtful, … Read more

Starwood Hotels & Resorts continues expanding its tech-forward Aloft brand in the United States with the opening of Aloft Buffalo Airport. This addition brings Starwood’s presence to six hotels across the greater Niagara region. Situated about 10 minutes from the main entrance of Buffalo Niagara International Airport, the new property is also under 15 minutes … Read more

You’re late and lost. You boarded the Shinjuku line instead of the Marunouchi line and now find yourself in Akihabara (or is it Asakusa?), staring at Tokyo’s famously complex subway map — 274 stations, 13 lines, nearly 8.7 million daily riders — and wondering how you’ll reach Takadanobaba by 9. It doesn’t have to be … Read more

Celebrate the golden age of automobiles at the 13th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival and Car Show, held Sept. 26–28 in Springfield, Ill. This long-running event honoring America’s iconic Route 66 attracts more than 1,000 cars, features live music, and offers a wide variety of food and family-friendly activities. Organizers work year-round to … Read more

Fujifilm is sponsoring a once-in-a-lifetime road trip: a year-long adventure to visit, explore, and photograph every U.S. National Park within one year. The project is called The Greatest American Road Trip. The team selected by Fujifilm includes travel and outdoor photographer Jonathan Irish and travel writer and former NASA creative product development lead Stefanie Payne. … Read more