Sofitel London St. James has unveiled two reimagined flagship suites, Suite 70 and the Opera Suite, completing the hotel’s multi-phase redesign by Pierre-Yves Rochon. Both suites reflect Sofitel’s tradition of blending French art de vivre with local London culture, offering distinct interpretations of 1970s style and sophistication. Suite 70 pays direct tribute to the creative … Read more

The Hay‑Adams in Washington, D.C., is presenting a Transylvania Suite package for guests who book a stay on October 30–31 at the historic hotel. The luxury suite, overlooking Lafayette Park, will be specially styled by Ociana Group designer Barbara Hamilton in a hauntingly elegant theme for the occasion. Decor elements will include delicate cobweb accents, … Read more

Hilton HHonors and Philippine Airlines have partnered to let members of the Mabuhay Miles loyalty program and Hilton HHonors earn both Mabuhay Miles and HHonors points when staying at any of the more than 4,350 Hilton hotels and timeshare properties worldwide. “Travelers from the Philippines are among the fastest-growing spenders in emerging markets. Their outbound … Read more

Meliá Hotels International will open INNSiDE Mexico Roma Norte in Mexico City on June 8, introducing the first INNSiDE by Meliá hotel in the nation’s capital. © Melia Hotels International Set in the creative and culturally rich Roma Norte neighborhood, the new hotel offers 91 well-appointed guestrooms, many with striking skyline views. Select accommodations include … Read more

Fly nonstop from Boston (BOS) to São Miguel (PDL) in the Azores with SATA and discover a curated island escape starting at $1,220 per person (based on double occupancy for air and land). This Enchanted Valley and Fire Lake package includes round-trip airfare, six nights’ accommodation, daily breakfast, one full-day guided tour with lunch, and … Read more

Monticello, New York, a town of about 6,400 in Sullivan County, sits in the Catskills and reached its peak as a resort destination between the 1950s and 1970s when hundreds of country hotels and bungalow colonies drew visitors. Although only about two hours from Manhattan’s cultural hubs, Monticello long felt culturally distant from the city—until … Read more

Mounted during the United States’ semiquincentennial, the new exhibition Folk Nation: Crafting Patriotism in the United States draws on the American Folk Art Museum’s collections to examine the connections between vernacular art and the ways Americans have constructed a shared sense of identity. The show introduces visitors to the origins of “folk” as an art … Read more

Planning a trip to Frankfurt, Germany? THE FLORENTIN by Althoff Collection offers an elegant urban retreat that blends historic charm with refined luxury. Originally built as Villa Speyer by architect Alfred Günther for the Beit von Speyer family, the mansion has been carefully restored to highlight its original Art Nouveau features—detailed wood paneling, coffered ceilings, … Read more

Marriott International announced it is expanding its leadership in the luxury hospitality sector and will double its luxury portfolio following the merger with Starwood Hotels and Resorts. The combined portfolio now includes St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, and W Hotels alongside established names such as The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Bulgari Hotels and Resorts, EDITION, and … Read more

Starwood has introduced its tech-forward, millennial-focused Aloft brand to Riyadh after the brand’s success in Abu Dhabi. “With a portfolio of more than 100 hotels in dynamic destinations around the globe, Aloft remains one of the fastest-growing hotel brands and plans to open a dozen more properties in the Middle East by 2020. Saudi Arabia’s … Read more