Coinciding with the International Day of Happiness and celebrating one million U.S. visitors to Thailand in 2017, the Tourism Authority of Thailand launched the Million Smiles campaign, with Operation Smile chosen as the charitable partner. Visitors and fans are invited to post photos on Instagram that capture what makes them smile in Thailand, or pictures … Read more

African stylist Annemarie Meintjes and architects Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens of nature-focused Ink Design Lab led the design of the newly opened Angama Mara, a luxury safari lodge perched above the Rift Valley in Kenya’s wildlife-rich Maasai Mara. The lodge is served by a private hard-top airfield and comprises two separate camps. Each camp … Read more

Wandering the twisting streets and narrow lanes of Athens, it’s easy for a modern visitor—while dodging buses—to understand why Lord Byron and other Romantic poets found this city so inspiring. The Acropolis rising above the urban sprawl in sun and moonlight, and long hours spent among ancient columns and temples, inspired poems about love and … Read more

While St. Patrick’s Day honors Ireland’s patron saint, the holiday is celebrated around the globe. For a warm, non-traditional way to mark the occasion this spring, consider the sunny beaches of Mexico’s Riviera Maya. Located on one of the most picturesque stretches of the Mexican Caribbean, the Barceló Maya Grand Resort sits amid stunning natural … Read more

Explore Munich’s rich Bavarian heritage by visiting its outstanding historic landmarks. The Residenz, once the city palace of Bavarian rulers for more than 500 years, is the largest city-center castle in Germany. With 130 rooms and 10 courtyards, the Residenz showcases an extensive collection of art, tapestries and period furnishings. Its treasury houses exquisite goldwork, … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: I arrived at McCarran International Airport (LAS) late on a Sunday night and chose the hotel’s airport shuttle to avoid long taxi lines. The drive to the property took about 10 minutes. A doorman greeted me and guided me to a quiet VIP check-in area beside the marble lobby. The private room blocked casino … Read more

Following strong interest in the 2015 Private Jet Experiences, Four Seasons expanded the program for 2016 with four new Private Jet itineraries focused on adventure and cultural discovery. These journeys were developed to give modern luxury travelers a seamless, immersive Four Seasons experience both in the air and on the ground. “The launch of the … Read more

NYX Hotel has opened its second location in Prague, following the brand’s debut in Milan earlier this year. The lifestyle property combines bold design with a raw, artistic aesthetic to create a memorable urban stay. Situated in the heart of Prague, the hotel occupies a historically preserved building designed in the Czech Rondo-Cubist style. Inside, … Read more

Marriott has made booking stays simpler for business travelers by integrating its reservation tools directly into Slack. This new extension lets users search and book Marriott properties without leaving the messaging app, streamlining the process for professionals who work remotely or travel frequently. Available as a Slack extension, the feature enables quick access to nearly … Read more

Hamad International Airport has unveiled a major expansion project that introduces ORCHARD, a lush indoor garden at the heart of the new terminal area. © Hamad International Airport “We are immensely proud to officially launch our airport expansion. Our growth plan will see us welcome over 58 million passengers annually – offering global travelers the … Read more