AIRLINE FOOD and the phrase “award-winning” are seldom used together, yet that description fits Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways. Its catering arm, ANA Catering Service Co., Ltd. (ANAC), has earned wide recognition for the quality and authenticity of its onboard cuisine. Chef Hiroyuki Kawamura, manager for general administration, Japan cuisine at ANAC, focuses on highlighting … Read more
Now is the perfect time to begin planning your next getaway. Let these images and descriptions inspire a visit to Austin, Texas—an energetic city known for its music, parks, and scenic riverfront. The bronze statue of blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan stands along the riverfront and is a popular photo spot. Visitors often leave flowers … Read more
GREENLAND IS MASSIVE. Even on a world map it immediately commands attention. Despite its enormous size, Greenland is not a continent but the world’s largest island, with the only permanent ice sheet outside Antarctica covering much of its interior. People live mainly along the coastal fringes where steep mountains meet the sea and habitable valleys … Read more
Don’t let travel derail your fitness routine. Hotels and resorts worldwide now offer fitness-friendly promotions that include guided workouts, complimentary gear, and on-demand exercise options to help you stay active while away from home. If packing running shoes is a challenge, many properties have you covered. Westin Hotels & Resorts partners with New Balance to … Read more
Located just 15 minutes from San Francisco, the picturesque beachfront town of Pacifica is an ideal destination for an active three-day escape. Summer weekdays are lively, but spring, fall and winter offer quieter, equally appealing visits. Below is a suggested itinerary to make the most of three days in Pacifica. © VisitPacifica.com Day … Read more
InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the upcoming InterContinental Yao Yai Resort, set to open in early 2020. This luxury property, featuring 170 guestrooms, sits on Koh Yao Yai—the largest island in Phang Nga Bay—strategically positioned between Thailand’s mainland and Phuket. The resort is conveniently located about 30 minutes from both Phuket and Krabi airports. Guestrooms … Read more
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has deployed facial recognition biometric exit technology at Washington Dulles International Airport for one daily flight to Dubai (DXB). This deployment expands on a pilot program previously conducted at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. CBP intends to extend the biometric exit technology to additional airports during the summer months. “CBP has … Read more
Oetker Collection is restoring Capri’s first hotel, originally built in 1822, into a refined property named Hotel La Palma, Capri. Scheduled to reopen in spring 2023, the hotel will offer 50 rooms and suites and represents the collection’s 11th address. Interior designer Francis Sultana, together with local craftsmen and artisans, has overseen the redesign to … Read more
The Singapore- and London-based team at Gatehouse Publishing has released a new city guide focused on independently owned dining and shopping destinations: The HUNT New York. Written by New York food writer JoAnna Kang, the guide is organized by neighborhood and includes a dedicated “48 Hours in New York” section designed for short visits. Kang … Read more
Arrival/Check-In: After several days combining business and leisure in Dubai, we drove to Abu Dhabi and arrived at the elegant Rosewood Abu Dhabi on Al Maryah Island. The hotel sits opposite the Cleveland Clinic and is part of the Abu Dhabi Global Market Square, directly connected to The Galleria shopping center. Check-in was prompt and … Read more
