THE MERE THOUGHT OF STARTING a new airline is daunting enough; keeping it operating and growing for three decades is an even greater challenge. Despite the obstacles, Asiana Airlines has done exactly that. Founded in 1988 as Seoul Air International, Asiana Airlines was created to introduce competition into a Korean market long dominated by Korean … Read more

There’s more than one place to witness the iconic Spanish windmills, particularly throughout the region of Castilla-La Mancha. One of the most memorable locations to see and enter them is in Consuegra, often associated with the landscape that inspired Miguel de Cervantes’ 17th-century novel Don Quixote. © Aoife O’Riordan These carefully restored windmills stand proudly above … Read more

San Francisco is well known for being an expensive city, whether you’re a local or just visiting. Dining out—especially at dinner and cocktail spots—can quickly add up. Fortunately, visitors on a budget don’t have to miss out: the city offers plenty of affordable places to eat that deliver great flavor without the high price tag. … Read more

Travelers at Saint James Paris can now enjoy a fresh perspective on the hotel’s celebrated gardens by staying in one of two newly opened private Pavilion Rooms set in the chateau’s former gatehouses. Each Pavilion features a private terrace and an in-room spa. The full renovation was led by interior designer Laura Gonzalez, who also … Read more

Virgin America is partnering with the City of San Francisco Animal Care and Control to transport Chihuahuas from San Francisco to the New York area. The airlift program aims to ease the overpopulation of Chihuahuas in California by relocating them to regions on the East Coast where small-breed dogs are in high demand, particularly among … Read more

Milan still benefits from the legacy of Expo 2015, the major international exhibition on food sustainability that featured exhibits from 140 countries and drew 21.5 million visitors. A stylish, cosmopolitan city that houses art treasures such as Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper and the Gothic Duomo, Milan was a natural host for this global event. … Read more

Nova Star Cruises, which operates a daily cruise ferry between Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and Portland, Maine, has partnered with the Gulf of Maine Research Institute to promote lesser-known and underused seafood species found in the Gulf of Maine but seldom offered on restaurant menus. The Out of the Blue program, launched by the Gulf of … Read more

The Ritz-Carlton brand is making its Pacific Northwest debut with a new property planned for Portland. Slated to open in early 2023, the development will feature more than 250 guestrooms, over 130 residential units and eight penthouses housed in a 35-story tower. “This landmark project is a game changer for The Ritz-Carlton brand and the … Read more

New York’s historic Renwick Hotel continues its long literary tradition with the introduction of the Gertrude Stein Suite, part of a larger $30 million renovation honoring writers who once stayed at the property, including John Steinbeck, Thomas Mann and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Gertrude Stein, a central figure in Paris’s 1920s literary scene, hosted influential salons … Read more

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced a commitment to invest more than $200 million in renovating 13 Le Méridien hotels and resorts across the Middle East and Africa over the next three years. These upgrades aim to refresh guest rooms, public areas and meeting facilities to elevate the brand’s presence and consistency throughout the … Read more