Melding architecture, cuisine, design, art and performance, the 4th Annual Venice Design Series begins April 28 with the Venice Dinner Party featuring chef Josiah Citrin of Mélisse & Charcoal. Hosted by Nancy Griffin and architect Steven Ehrlich at their home, the dinner opens a month of curated experiences that highlight Los Angeles’ creative communities. The … Read more
British Airways has launched a trial offering customers access to more than 7,000 digital magazines and newspapers in its lounges and onboard flights. The pilot, running into next year, is delivered through a partnership with PressReader. The trial gives passengers access to publications from 156 countries in 63 languages. Eligibility covers customers who booked a … Read more
One of the Douro region’s oldest wines is celebrating its 250th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo is offering a collectible bottle of their bestselling Colheita Unoaked. Available only through the end of 2014, the bottle is unmistakably Portuguese. Made of etched glass, its elegant blue, green and brown … Read more
If you’re planning a 2024 getaway but want to avoid high prices and crowds, consider these affordable destination alternatives. Each offers similar charm to a famous travel hotspot, with easier access, fewer visitors and often better value. © Chuck Hill Crystal Coast, North Carolina: An Outer Banks Alternative For travelers who love the Outer Banks … Read more
At El Conquistador Resort, A Waldorf Astoria Resort in Puerto Rico, the Piragua Concierge brings a refreshing, local touch to a day at the Coqui Water Park. Guests can enjoy authentic Puerto Rican snow cones—known locally as piraguas—served from a traditional piragua cart while taking in the park’s vertical-drop slides and variety of pools. The … Read more
PACK the sunscreen, flip-flops and cover-ups: these sunny coastal destinations deliver warm days, friendly welcomes and easygoing vibes that invite you to linger on sandy shores. Whether you want nonstop activities, outdoor adventures, memorable dining or simply a lounge chair and a good book, these U.S. beach towns offer a reliable shore-side escape. Stretching three … Read more
Bristol Airport is embarking on a major upgrade program this spring, adding its first on-site hotel and overhauling the immigration hall. Both projects are scheduled for completion by April to ensure they are ready ahead of the busy summer travel period. The new 201-room Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport will be the airport’s inaugural on-site … Read more
Chile’s Secretary of Tourism and the National Tourism Service report that about 90 percent of the country’s tourism destinations are operating normally following the April 1, 8.2-magnitude earthquake. The quake’s epicenter was located roughly 1,100 miles from Santiago. Tourist areas across Chile—from the Antofagasta region and San Pedro de Atacama in the north, to Bahía … Read more
This December, explore both iconic and off-the-beaten-path Peruvian destinations on the 13-day “Peru: Land & Water, History & Nature” tour from Classic Escapes. The journey covers Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu, and also ventures into the Sacred Valley, Cuyuni, Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata and Lake Sandoval. Highlights of the itinerary include a motorized canoe expedition along … Read more
The art of cruising has become even more refined with the introduction of new spa suites aboard Seabourn cruise ships. The specially designed penthouse spa suites will debut in May when Seabourn Quest returns from a scheduled dry dock. Located directly above the Spa at Seabourn, these suites provide direct access to the spa lobby … Read more