The Vietage by Anantara is expanding its luxury rail offering with a second custom-designed carriage that will operate daily between Nha Trang and Quy Nhon. Service begins May 15. Building on the success of the original carriage, this new addition promises an elevated, boutique travel experience along South-Central Vietnam’s scenic coastline and countryside. © The … Read more

It’s official: the Global Wellness Institute reports the wellness market has moved well beyond “pandemic recovery mode.” All 11 sectors, including wellness travel, surpassed their 2019 values, contributing to a global total of $6.8 trillion in 2024. Projections show growth continuing toward $9.8 trillion by 2029. What will wellness travel look like in 2026? Travelers … Read more

Kimpton has announced a new hotel coming to Asheville, North Carolina. The property, set to open later this year, occupies the former BB&T Bank building — the tallest structure in the city — and will be reimagined as a 128-guestroom hotel with 54 residences, a restaurant and a cocktail bar. Named Kimpton Hotel Arras after … Read more

In a region inhabited since prehistoric times, Mons, Belgium, has embraced modern mobility and contemporary architecture. In early 2025, world-renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava joined city officials, residents and visitors to inaugurate the new Gare de Mons, a project that reshapes the city’s appearance and public life. Calatrava’s station design influences Mons beyond transportation, acting … Read more

Not every destination pairs athletic adventure amid spectacular scenery with quieter spiritual pursuits, yet Northern Arizona’s Sedona does both exceptionally well. Visitors who enjoy balancing outdoor exploration with reflection will find this red-rock framed town uniquely compelling. PHOTO:© CITY OF SEDONA Home to roughly 10,000 residents and covering about 19 square miles, Sedona sits roughly … Read more

Gardens by the Bay is a striking redevelopment of reclaimed land that opened in 2012 and quickly became one of Singapore’s must-see attractions. The billion-dollar complex redefined the city’s skyline with its collection of futuristic vertical gardens, most notably the 18 “supertrees”: tall, elegant steel frameworks planted with a variety of climbers, ferns and epiphytes. … Read more

Crocuses, tulips and hyacinths blooming in Kongens Nytorv (also called The King’s New Square) sit close to Copenhagen’s most iconic hotel, Hotel d’Angleterre. These bright blooms signal the end of the long Scandinavian winter and invite visitors to wander the city’s tree-lined streets and parks during a delightful European spring. Located on Copenhagen’s main square, … Read more

A Chinese shipbuilder has begun constructing a full-scale, permanently docked replica of the original, ill-fated Titanic. The project aims to tap into the enduring public fascination with the historic ocean liner while creating an immersive attraction for visitors. Designed as a stationary attraction rather than a seafaring vessel, the replica will offer simulated scenes of … Read more

Anantara Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its first Caribbean property, bringing a branded residences concept—condos, villas and hotel accommodations—to North Caicos in Turks & Caicos. © Visualization One Situated a short boat ride from Providenciales, the development marks the island’s first luxury resort. Known locally as The Garden Island, North Caicos will host Anantara Turks … Read more

MOSCOW METRO © JULIA161 | DREAMSTIME.COM Exploring the Moscow Metro: History, Design, and Everyday Life The Moscow Metro is more than a transport system; it is a living museum of Soviet and Russian history, an architectural showcase, and a vital part of daily life for millions. Opened in 1935, the network has grown into one … Read more