“Ladies and gentlemen: Welcome to Paris.” That was sommelier Tom Gannon’s greeting to those of us seated at round tables in a ballroom at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Waving the tricoloré while his colleague, sommelier Brooke Sabel, carried the stars and stripes, the duo — joined by festival director Nick Daddona — presided over a … Read more

Hotels around the world have made memorable appearances in some of the most iconic films in cinema history. Visit any of the hotels below and you can step into scenes from your favorite movies. Bellagio Las VegasThe Bellagio’s famous fountain show and glamorous interiors have made it one of Las Vegas’s most recognizable cinematic locations. … Read more

Looking for someone to arrange a flawless luxury D.C. getaway? The attentive Personal Assistants at the elegant Capella Washington D.C. act as discreet, professional concierges, preparing every detail of your stay well before you arrive. They’ll handle everything from stocking your room’s refreshment center with your preferred organic pomegranate juice to leaving your favorite chocolate … Read more

Indulge your land-and-sea fantasies with the Mega Yachts & Martinis escape from Fort Lauderdale’s Pelican Grand Beach Resort. Available through Jan. 31, 2014, this luxury package begins at $13,000 for a three-night stay. The experience includes one night aboard a private, chartered yacht and two nights in an oceanfront suite at the Pelican Grand Beach … Read more

Every day is Earth Day at Gonwana Ecotours, where sustainable, handcrafted tours are the focus. The company offers a range of popular expeditions, including gorilla trekking in Rwanda, Patagonia and Mendoza journeys, Tanzania wildlife safaris, Ecuador Amazon adventures, and the Katmai and Kenai Peninsula bear tours. Each itinerary emphasizes low-impact travel, meaningful local experiences, and … Read more

Motel 6, long known as the budget-friendly, ubiquitous roadside lodging option, is undergoing a major redesign to modernize its brand and guest experience. The company has launched a multimillion-dollar effort to update both its visual identity and the interiors of its hotels. The new “Room to Room” campaign, which began airing on national cable networks … Read more

There are places that impress you, and places that change you. The Cook Islands — a Polynesian paradise that Global Traveler’s readers have named the Best Island (Nation) in the Pacific Rim — is the kind of place that changes you. Here you can slow down and focus on the simple things that make life … Read more

The fashionable Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago has welcomed a stylish newcomer. Thompson Chicago, part of Thompson Hotels’ upscale collection, is now accepting reservations for October. British designer Tara Bernerd—known for smart space planning and a vibrant, contemporary aesthetic seen at Thompson’s Belgraves in London—designed the hotel’s interiors. Boasting 247 guest rooms with striking views … Read more

Ports of Call: Nautica sailed from Mumbai, India, to Dubai and Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates; Muscat and Salālah in Oman; Aqaba, Jordan; Luxor, Egypt; Haifa, Israel; Limassol, Cyprus; Rhodes and Santoríni in Greece; Ephesus, Turkey; Valletta, Malta; and Palermo, Sorrento and Civitavecchia in Italy. Embarkation/Disembarkation: Our voyage departed Mumbai on April 29 and … Read more

This fall, escape to California wine country and discover the newly opened Allegretto Vineyard Resort in Paso Robles. Set on 20 acres of vineyards, olive groves and fruit trees, the luxury resort blends Mediterranean-inspired landscaping, a chef’s garden and walking paths to create a tranquil retreat. The property offers 171 guestrooms and suites, many with … Read more