Visiting Medellín in Colombia’s Western Andes feels like stepping into a vividly imagined story — no wonder the city helped inspire Disney’s Encanto. Nestled among green valleys and home to some of the world’s tallest palms, Medellín greets visitors with colorful neighborhoods, garden-like balconies and lively communities that are as photogenic as they are welcoming. … Read more

Jumpstart your 2025 wellness goals and book one (or more) of COMO Hotels and Resorts’ COMO Wellness Journeys, hosted at properties around the world throughout 2025. COMO Parrot Cay At COMO Parrot Cay in Turks & Caicos, the “Improve Your Posture with Amy Buck” program is available through Jan. 16. This experience blends multiple movement … Read more

Etihad has announced a set of changes to its ground and in-flight services, including the discontinuation of complimentary chauffeur transfers at most international destinations. The airline says the changes are “designed to offer increased value and flexibility based on customer feedback.” These updates are part of a broader effort to align Etihad’s product and service … Read more

Thanks to strong jet streams over the northern United States, a flight between Los Angeles and New York recently took less than four hours. On Feb. 17, United flight 415 departed Los Angeles International Airport and arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport in just 226 minutes. The flight took off at 11:28 p.m. Pacific time … Read more

All Nippon Airways has teamed up with Toyota Boshoku to design and produce a new economy-class seat for ANA’s domestic fleet. This collaboration brings together ANA’s aviation experience and Toyota Boshoku’s long-standing expertise in automotive seating to create a more comfortable experience for passengers. The seats enter service on ANA’s domestic routes beginning in June. … Read more

In March 2016, Brussels Airport suffered a coordinated terrorist attack when two bombs exploded, forcing the airport to close for an unprecedented 13 days. Long-haul flights were diverted to other European hubs, and reopening was repeatedly delayed because of extensive damage to the terminal and infrastructure. Nearly a year later the airport reopened with reinforced … Read more

Orient Express confirms its position as a leading innovator in luxury travel with the announcement of Orient Express Silenseas, billed as the world’s largest sailing ship. Slated to debut in 2026, the vessel is presented as a bold blend of modern technology and classic Riviera glamour. The project is the result of a French partnership … Read more

Wyndham Grand is the upper-upscale brand of the world’s largest hotel and resort company and continued its growth in 2019. Under the Wyndham umbrella are more than 9,000 hotels across over 80 countries. In 2019 the brand added new properties in California; Cam Ranh, Vietnam; Mexico City; Kayseri, Turkey; Tbilisi, Georgia; and Crete, Greece. Two … Read more

There’s a novel option for travelers who want a comfortable place to rest with the novelty of sleeping inside an aircraft. Jumbo Stay is a real Boeing 747 permanently parked in Stockholm and repurposed as a boutique hostel and hotel. Named “Liv” after the owner’s daughter, the converted plane combines aviation charm with functional accommodation, … Read more

Royalty, musicians and film stars have long chosen the Lausanne Palace Hotel as their home away from home, enjoying breakfast with views over Lake Geneva and the snow-capped French Alps. Opened in 1915 near the Esplanade of Montbenon, the hotel quickly became a favored venue for notable gatherings, diplomatic meetings and discreet encounters. Coco Chanel … Read more