Between restaurants and grocery stores, a vast amount of food is wasted every day. Some Americans live in food deserts — areas with limited access to fresh, locally grown food — while others have an abundance of surplus produce. Goodr aims to bridge that gap by redirecting excess food to people and communities that need … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: I arrived in Philadelphia late on a rainy evening, and the warmly lit lobby of Hotel Monaco was a welcoming sight. The hotel occupies the historic Lafayette Building, constructed in 1907, and the Kimpton property blends modern touches with the original architecture. The reception sits beside the bank of elevators and the seating area … Read more

As I round a bend along a sandy seaside path, clumps of candelabra cactus and wild lavender part to reveal a doorway set into a half-submerged rock formation. For an instant it feels like an Alice-in-Wonderland moment: a painted door in a sloping stone house built into natural rock. My guide, Dario, breaks the spell, … Read more

Newly opened in Frisco, Texas, Omni PGA Frisco Resort welcomes golf fans and leisure travelers to choose from 500 well-appointed guestrooms or ten four-bedroom ranch houses for a relaxed, upscale stay. The resort offers a broad range of amenities. Guests can unwind at four sparkling pools, enjoy restorative treatments at Mokara Spa, browse high-end shops, … Read more

Need one last dose of summer sun before the leaves start to change? Head south to Los Cabos, Mexico, where some of the region’s finest golf courses still glow green year-round. Below are standout options for players seeking dramatic scenery, challenging holes and top-tier resort packages. Quivira Golf Club: Designed by Jack Nicklaus, Quivira sits … Read more

Experience a refined hotel stay in Chicago that feels more like a peaceful residential retreat than a typical urban visit at Claridge House, tucked into the desirable Gold Coast neighborhood. The hotel’s elegant décor and tranquil atmosphere create an oasis amid the city’s energy. In 2018, Claridge House completed a thoughtful $9 million renovation that … Read more

Q&A with Kimberly Krol Inlander, Editor-in-Chief With the holiday season approaching, are you planning to travel? A few years ago my now-husband and I left for a European river cruise the day after Christmas, rang in the New Year in Vienna and returned with memories that have lasted a lifetime. Do you prefer staying close … Read more

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts is preparing to open its first hotel in Italy and its first resort in Europe: JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Scheduled to welcome guests in March 2015, the resort occupies a unique lagoon location on its own island with views toward St. Mark’s Square and the historic city known … Read more

ARRIVAL/CHECK-IN: Flights from the U.S. West Coast arrive early (ours landed at 6:15 a.m.), so after clearing customs and immigration you can easily reach the hotel well before standard check-in. We requested and received early arrival access for both our pre-cruise and post-cruise stays. It can be granted complimentary or for a small fee; the … Read more

Singapore Airlines and its low-cost subsidiary Scoot have joined Worldwide by easyJet, the carrier’s self-connect service. The partnership lets easyJet customers book seamless connections onto Singapore Airlines flights at Milan Malpensa Airport and onto Scoot services at Berlin Tegel Airport. These connections are expected to go live within the coming months and expand easyJet’s Worldwide … Read more