Arrival/Check-In: I missed my connecting flight to Los Angeles and arrived at LAX much later than planned. Fortunately, The Georgian, where I stayed for three nights, is conveniently located in Santa Monica and an easy taxi ride from the airport. After 11 p.m. in Los Angeles felt much later to this East Coaster, I appreciated … Read more
Warwick International Hotels has opened its first luxury property in Dubai. Situated on Sheikh Zayed Road near the Dubai International Financial Centre and downtown Dubai, the 357-room Warwick Hotel Dubai spans 47 floors and offers a range of accommodations from well-appointed deluxe rooms to expansive penthouses. The hotel features five distinct dining venues, an executive … Read more
With Pride festivities underway across the city, several hotels are offering special packages and extras for guests who want to celebrate in New York. If you plan to spend time here for the annual events, Kimpton’s Pride offerings provide convenient locations, festive amenities and donations to LGBTQ+ organizations. Kimpton Ink48 Hotel Kimpton Ink48 sits in … Read more
Ever wanted to discover the next hot spot before anyone else and get in on the ground floor? A brief window for that kind of opportunity may have just opened — literally — in the Arabian Sea. On Sept. 24, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in southwestern Pakistan produced a newly formed island off the coast of … Read more
Through August, ANA passengers can discover Japan’s regional cultures through their cuisine in the ANA Group’s Tastes of Japan initiative. Launched in September 2013, the program’s eighth phase highlights specialties from Toyama, Nara and Fukuoka prefectures. As part of this campaign, customers can also sample Japan’s traditional spirits—sake, shochu and awamori—at airport lounges in Haneda … Read more
Belgium emerged in 1830 when several provinces broke away from the United Kingdom of the Netherlands following the French Revolution of that year. Those provinces formed a National Congress and chose the country’s first monarch. Today, Belgian National Day on July 21 is celebrated with parades, public festivities and fireworks over Parc de Bruxelles. From … Read more
You probably won’t find many Turkish Airlines amenity kits left behind in aircraft cabins after passengers deplane. From the start, the airline focused on designing kits that remain useful long after a flight ends. Developed by Porsche Design in collaboration with Italian skincare specialist Acca Kappa, the amenity cases include products from Acca Kappa’s Green … Read more
Nobu Hospitality has announced plans to open two new Plaza Athénée Nobu Hotels — one in New York City and one in Bangkok — both scheduled to debut in 2026. Developed in partnership with AWC, these properties will bring refined luxury to landmark heritage buildings in two of the world’s most celebrated cities. The Plaza … Read more
Planning a summer getaway? Travel can be relaxing, but it also creates opportunities for identity thieves. Here are practical, easy-to-follow tips to help protect your personal information while you’re on the road. Avoid posting travel plans or real-time updates on social media. Announcing your trip publicly can signal to criminals that your home is unoccupied. … Read more
The saying goes, “The way to someone’s heart is through the stomach.” To truly understand Macau, taste its cuisine. Considered one of the earliest examples of Asian fusion, Macau’s food traditions began in the early 19th century when Portuguese and Chinese cultures started exchanging ingredients and techniques. Portuguese traders and settlers also introduced flavors and … Read more
