I was miles off the coast of India in a small wooden fishing boat on the Arabian Sea when I first noticed we were being followed. Manned by a shirtless captain and two local fishermen from Goa, our boat carried only the traditional Goan fishing gear—tiny hooks wound around wooden planks with thin weighted line—and … Read more

Züca Pro Travel: Built for travelers who prioritize organization, the Züca Pro Travel combines smart storage with rugged construction. It includes five zippered, color-coded, removable compartments that can be taken out for packing and then reinserted to stack like drawers. The aluminum-alloy frame supports up to 300 pounds and doubles as a convenient seat while … Read more

In Ethiopia’s Simien Mountain National Park, dramatic scenery unfolds across towering ridges, steep valleys and jagged, needle‑like peaks. A rough dirt and gravel road threads its way through this highland wilderness, and attentive visitors may spot rare wildlife such as the Ethiopian wolf (Abyssinian wolf), caracal, gelada baboon, bearded vulture and the endangered walia ibex, … Read more

Fran Gallagher often teases me about my fondness for telling the story of where and how we planned the first issue of Global Traveler. The truth is that the owner and publisher enjoys those memories as much as I do. At the time I lived in the Boston area and Fran was at World Headquarters … Read more

To provide greater convenience for the most loyal customers of its member carriers, oneworld has introduced two new benefits for frequent flyers: priority baggage delivery for travelers holding oneworld Emerald and Sapphire tier status, and an extra checked baggage allowance for Sapphire cardholders. While many oneworld member airlines have long offered priority baggage handling to … Read more

American Gestures: Abstract Expressionism opens at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Often called the New York School, Abstract Expressionism met early skepticism in international art circles but quickly achieved global recognition, in part through the advocacy of critic Clement Greenberg, known for his writing in the Partisan Review and The Nation. Emerging as … Read more

Two new upper-upscale Westin hotels are planned for Canada: The Westin Calgary Airport and The Westin Edmonton Gateway. “These hotels are a great example of how Starwood is working proactively to increase our portfolio throughout Canada with the right partners, the right properties and in the right places,” said Scott T. Duff, senior director of … Read more

A new app from CycleCast lets you turn a hotel gym stationary bike into a private spin class whenever it suits your schedule. Sessions are led by experienced instructors, including spinning master Isabel Schaefer, Kevin Mondrick of BFX Studio, and Jess Walsh of New York Sports Club/Crank. Workouts are offered in 20-, 45- and 60-minute … Read more

Until June 5, NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale and Bulgari present Bellissima: Italy and High Fashion 1945–1968, an exhibition that traces how Italian design blossomed after World War II and gave rise to the era of alta moda. The show highlights the creative synergy between fashion and other artistic fields—film, photography, architecture and theater—and how … Read more

Air China has launched a new direct service connecting China and Cuba, providing travelers with a convenient travel option between Beijing and Havana. The airline operates the Beijing (PEK)–Havana (HAV) route three times weekly using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The total journey time is approximately 19.5 hours and includes a scheduled refueling stop in Montreal (YUL). … Read more