Individually managed by EQ Hotels, Hôtel Dame Des Arts and Hôtel Des Grands Voyageurs arrive in Paris with refined flair this season. Both properties are members of Preferred Hotel Group, and their openings mark a fresh chapter for Parisian hospitality. © Hôtel Dame Des Arts Designed by Raphaël Navot, Hôtel Dame Des Arts officially welcomed … Read more
Located in Wellington, the National Museum of New Zealand—Te Papa Tongarewa, which in Māori means “container of treasures”—is one of the most impressive and accessible museums I have visited. The museum combines thoughtful design with engaging, hands-on exhibits that welcome visitors of all ages. One standout installation is a 46-foot-long floor map of New Zealand … Read more
Chef Martin Göschel draws inspiration from nature both inside and outside the kitchen. When he isn’t skiing, jogging, or mountain biking, he channels the character and natural surroundings of his region into his cuisine. Since May 1, 2017, he has brought that approach to The Alpina Gstaad, overseeing the Michelin-starred Sommet and MEGU, as well … Read more
“American Watercolor in the Age of Homer and Sargent,” on view at the Philadelphia Museum of Art through May 14, brings together more than 170 works that capture the rise of watercolor as a leading American art form. The exhibition features important examples by William T. Richards, Thomas Moran, Edwin Austin Abbey, Thomas Eakins and … Read more
Starwood Hotels & Resorts will make its debut on the Dalmatian Coast with the opening of the Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel in the second quarter of 2015. Set on the Adriatic Sea in Dubrovnik—one of the Mediterranean’s most visited destinations—the new 250-room hotel will be Starwood’s fourth property in Croatia. The development will feature a … Read more
Kempinski Hotel Adriatic Istria in Croatia is inviting American travelers this summer for a luxurious five-star stay. Croatia, a member of the European Union, is open to U.S. passport holders who arrive with advance travel plans and confirmed hotel reservations. Located on the Adriatic coast, Kempinski Adriatic Istria is one of Croatia’s most sought-after resorts, … Read more
Beginning April 1, Grand Hyatt Incheon introduces a Driving BMW Package created for families who want to experience the BMW Driving Centre. The limited-time offer runs through June 30. The package includes one night’s accommodation, breakfast for two adults and up to two children under 12, and complimentary access to the BMW Driving Centre’s Off-Road … Read more
It’s easy to call some of France’s most celebrated restaurants true “destination” dining experiences. Paris offers vivid examples: some venues evolve with changing tastes, while others remain loyal to the recipes and atmosphere that have charmed generations of guests. © Thomas Compian Among historic establishments, La Tour d’Argent stands out. Founded in 1582 in Paris’s … Read more
HAWAIIAN AIRLINES recently appointed Lee Anne Wong, chef-owner of Honolulu’s Koko Head Café, as its new executive chef. In this role she will lead the airline’s Featured Chef Series, a collaboration that brings celebrated Hawai‘i chefs’ menus to trans-Pacific flights. The series highlights the islands’ diverse culinary traditions and elevates the onboard dining experience for … Read more
My first visit to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast now feels like a chapter from another era. It was 1995, and I was traveling with my cousin, an ornithologist, and his wife. Visiting the kingdom was not straightforward: I needed sponsorship letters and a pre-trip interview at the Saudi Arabian Embassy. At the time there … Read more
