Relax in Spain’s Wine Country: Top Wineries & Charming Towns

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Despite its zigzag windows and appearance like a stack of brightly colored metal pans, the Frank Gehry–designed Hotel Marqués de Riscal in Elciego, Spain is elegant and refined inside. Rent one of the hotel’s complimentary bicycles to explore the surrounding wine country, then return for a vinotherapy treatment at the award-winning Vinothérapie SPA Caudalie Marqués … Read more

Epic Pass Adds Access to Top European Ski Resorts

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Vail Resorts has expanded its Epic Pass to include several premier European winter-sport destinations, making it the only multi-resort season pass with access to resorts across Europe as well as its established network in North America and Australia. The Epic Pass continues to offer unlimited skiing and snowboarding at Vail Resorts properties in Colorado, Utah, … Read more

Vienna Coffee Culture: Where Cake, Cafés, and Tradition Meet

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Vienna wears the present century lightly, letting modern comforts sit beside a richly preserved past. With Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture, narrow cobblestone lanes and broad pedestrian squares, the city begs to be explored on foot. Begin at the Naschmarkt, whose origins stretch back to the 17th century. Running along Linke Wienzeile, this long … Read more

Toll Tax: What It Is, How It Works, and Who Pays

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Before the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the United States was one of the few developed countries that taxed corporate income on a worldwide basis. Coupled with relatively high statutory corporate tax rates, this approach made the U.S. a less competitive place for multinational companies. Because U.S. corporations had little incentive to repatriate foreign earnings, … Read more

Sail Tahiti & the Tuamotu Islands with Windstar Cruises: Tropical Voyages

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This November, Windstar Cruises marks more than 36 years of sailing in Tahiti with a curated itinerary that explores the clear lagoons and rich culture of Tahiti and the Tuamotu Islands. The 10-day voyage aboard Star Breeze, Nov. 18–28, departs from Papeete and returns to Papeete, offering guests an immersive experience of island life, unique … Read more

Rock & Brews LAX Wins Airport Bar of the Year

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Rock & Brews, the rock-inspired restaurant and entertainment concept co-founded by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS, earned the Bar of the Year award at the 2017 Airport Food and Beverage conference in Toronto, besting international competition. The concept is built to appeal to travelers and families with classic comfort food, locally influenced menu … Read more

Global Traveler Silent Auction Highlights 2016

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Each year Global Traveler partners with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to support critical research and patient services. Through this collaboration we aim to make a measurable difference in the lives of people affected by blood cancers. There are approximately 1.2 million people in the United States living with or in remission from leukemia, … Read more

What to Wear on UAE Beaches: Dress Codes and Cultural Tips

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The shoreline of the United Arab Emirates attracts visitors from around the world, but recent notices about acceptable beachwear have introduced new guidelines for tourists planning a seaside visit. In Ras Al Khaimah, the northernmost emirate of the U.A.E., authorities have placed signs on some public beaches advising visitors to dress modestly or face fines. … Read more

Bentley Opens Luxury Suite at The St. Regis Istanbul

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Bentley Motors and St. Regis Hotels & Resorts partnered again to create an exclusive suite for the brand’s new St. Regis Istanbul. Inspired by the Bentley Suite at the flagship New York property and by the Bentley Continental GT, the design blends handcrafted finishes and bespoke furnishings that reflect the spirit and craftsmanship of the … Read more

Meet Fiji’s Native Wildlife at Kula Eco Park – Visitor Guide

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Fiji is famous for its beaches, coral reefs, and shimmering blue bays, but there’s much more to this South Pacific destination than just scenery. With a well-developed tourist infrastructure and a wide range of activities for visitors of all ages, Fiji offers diverse experiences beyond sun and sand. Among the island’s standout attractions is the … Read more