Located at the southern tip of the Korean peninsula, the coastal city of Busan offers a compelling mix of world-class convention facilities, art museums, film festivals, art fairs, surfing events, mountain biking trails, and a wide selection of hotels and restaurants. Serving both business and leisure travelers, Busan has been promoted as a leading bleisure … Read more

American Airlines has announced that cancellations related to the grounding of its Boeing 737 Max fleet will continue through June 5. The decision to ground 737 Max aircraft followed two recent fatal crashes involving Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines. As a result of suspending flights that use the Max, American Airlines has been canceling roughly … Read more

Starwood Hotels & Resorts is accelerating its expansion across Africa and the Indian Ocean with several new hotel agreements. The company already operates 34 hotels in the region and has a strong development pipeline of 20 additional properties. As Starwood expands its luxury, upper-upscale and mid-market brands, it expects its regional portfolio to grow by … Read more

The town of Salem, Massachusetts, is famous for its October celebrations, but it’s also a vibrant year‑round destination with festivals and events for every season and interest. “Salem offers rich and diverse programming throughout the year,” said Kate Fox, executive director of Destination Salem. “Whether you want to research genealogy, celebrate the arts, dive into … Read more

Carlingford Lough Cruises, located midway between Dublin and Belfast in Ireland, launches a summer series of evening gin-tasting cruises and ceilí events on the lough. The new Summer Gin Tasting Cruise runs every weekend through Sept. 10 and, in partnership with Woodlab Distillery of Dungannon, showcases the award-winning Symphonia Gin during a scenic tour around … Read more

There’s a new social media app designed for world travelers. Created by Caterina Fake, cofounder of Flickr, Findery encourages people to annotate the world by sharing geo-tagged stories—history, personal memories, memorable moments, trivia, and other unexpected details tied to places. Findery treats the world as a canvas overlaid on a map. The platform lets users … Read more

While I doubt this will win me any sympathy, I must confess: it can be hard to fully relax during a treatment when I’m covering a spa for an article. My mind keeps drafting and redrafting the piece as the therapist works, which is exactly what happened as my spa technician at The Peninsula Beverly … Read more

I saw the future in 1973. Aged six, at Johannesburg Airport, I stood on the viewing deck and stared in wonder at an airplane unlike any other. With swept-back wings and a sharp nose it looked like a paper dart, its name painted on the tail: Concorde. The aircraft was a prototype, visiting South Africa … Read more

Some cruise itineraries race from port to port, offering only a quick glimpse before moving on. But a growing number of travelers want to linger—digging deeper into culture, cuisine and landscapes rather than merely checking destinations off a list. A new wave of cruises prioritizes longer stays, overnight visits, curated cultural experiences and locally driven … Read more

Oceania Cruises has revealed a first look at its redesigned Owner’s Suites on board Marina and Riviera, now furnished exclusively with Ralph Lauren Home pieces. The suites present a refined palette of navy, white, cream and camel, with fabrics and upholstery chosen to provide striking accents and varied textures. Each suite opens to a welcoming … Read more