From pyramids to pharaohs, Egypt is unmatched when it comes to history and archaeology. Make time on your next trip to the Gift of the Nile to visit some of these outstanding museums and cultural sites: Mummification Museum, Luxor: A visit to Egypt often includes seeing a mummy. This museum presents a range of human … Read more

Carlson Rezidor is expanding its footprint in Africa with the introduction of an upscale Radisson Blu hotel in Chad, marking the group’s entry into a new country within its portfolio. Scheduled to open in the second quarter in the capital, N’Djamena, the Radisson Blu Hotel N’Djamena will offer 175 well-appointed guestrooms and suites with views … Read more

Las Catalinas is an innovative, 1,200-acre seaside town in Costa Rica’s northwestern province of Guanacaste. Thoughtfully designed to be mostly car-free, it sits along a sheltered cove and is embraced by tropical rainforest, offering a tranquil coastal lifestyle that blends nature, design and community living. Santarena Hotel © Courtesy of Las Catalinas Conceived by an … Read more

American Airlines is expanding its presence in Mexico with new service to Mérida. The airline will begin nonstop flights on March 3, 2016, between Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Tickets for the new route are available for purchase now. The addition of Mérida increases American’s network in Mexico … Read more

In a wine region famed for its expensive reds and large enough to support some 60 appellations, discovering excellent wines at reasonable prices can seem daunting. Bordeaux, one of the world’s most revered wine regions — where top labels can fetch hundreds or even thousands of dollars when they are aged and from prestigious vintages … Read more

Holland America Line is preparing to introduce the ms Koningsdam, a contemporary cruise ship that will sail routes through Scandinavia, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Designed for comfort and entertainment, the vessel accommodates up to 2,650 guests and showcases a variety of dining, music and leisure options while emphasizing bright, open interiors and elegant lines … Read more

Even if you have visited Rome before, you may never have seen the Colosseum by moonlight. Rome-based Through Eternity offers immersive walking tours for private and small groups, led by local experts, that present the Eternal City’s most iconic sites from a fresh perspective. Two new experiences let participants explore Nero’s palace and the Colosseum … Read more

Greyhounds have long stirred debate. In Shakespearean England they were prized by Queen Elizabeth I, who decreed that only nobles and royalty could own them. Clever subjects circumvented the restriction by crossing greyhounds with other dogs, creating the lurcher—a notional type rather than a recognized breed—so it remained legally unobjectionable. More than four centuries later, … Read more

Emirates has introduced a new non-stop service between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) beginning June 1. Previously, the carrier’s connection on this market included a daily Newark–Dubai service that routed via Athens. The new route will be operated with an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER configured with eight first-class suites, 42 business-class … Read more

Prefer to spend your time enjoying a trip rather than hunting for the ideal hotel? Olive Tree Escapes, a Chicago-based travel planning company, can handle the details for destinations such as Croatia, Italy, Slovenia and Montenegro. Their trip planners have first-hand knowledge of these regions and create upscale, customized itineraries tailored to your interests and … Read more