Humanitarian Terry Waite was the keynote speaker at the 2013 GT Tested Reader Survey Awards. A former envoy and hostage negotiator who later became a prisoner himself, Waite spent nearly five years in captivity in Lebanon—largely in solitary confinement—during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Drawing on that experience, he delivered a moving talk about … Read more

Through a partnership with fellow Star Alliance member Austrian Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its European network by launching four-times-weekly service to Vienna (VIE). The new route from Addis Ababa (ADD) increases the carrier’s international network to 82 destinations across five continents. The airline highlighted Vienna’s importance as a major center for conferences and conventions, … Read more

Air France has opened a new spa in partnership with Clarins at its lounge in New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. The spa occupies more than 300 square feet and is available to La Première, business and Flying Blue Elite Plus customers prior to departure. Two private beauty booths offer passengers three complimentary 20-minute … Read more

Drugs remain one of society’s most dangerous challenges. Every day, children and teenagers experiment with and become dependent on illegal substances. According to the 2009 Monitoring the Future Survey, funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 19.9 percent of eighth-graders reported lifetime drug use, and that figure more than doubled to 46.7 percent among … Read more

When conversation turns to travel, many of the most memorable stories come from remote tropical destinations—and more often than not, scuba diving plays a starring role. Diving uniquely immerses you in a place: the underwater world reveals a location as much as its beaches and resorts do. Dive travelers tend to be meticulous researchers, seeking … Read more

Walking up the wide stone steps into the lobby of the Mark Hopkins Intercontinental in San Francisco, I had to pause — for a split second I felt transported to the heart of Europe. The hotel’s blend of Spanish Renaissance and French château influences creates a refined, historic atmosphere, but it offers much more than … Read more

TELL OUR READERS ABOUT THE ISLANDS OF ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES. St. Vincent and the Grenadines is an archipelago of 32 islands, nine of which are inhabited: St. Vincent, Young Island, Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Mayreau, Union Island, Palm Island and Petit St. Vincent. St. Vincent is the largest and most vibrant island, known for … Read more

The Ritz-Carlton, Abama, located on the island of Tenerife, will open a dedicated Ritz-Carlton Club in November, providing guests with an exclusive retreat and the feel of a hotel within a hotel. Positioned on the 10th floor of the resort’s Moorish-inspired building, the Club at Abama will feature a private guest lounge, 20 deluxe guest … Read more

Luxury Boutique Hotel THE PLAZA, Seoul, located in the heart of the city, has been part of Seoul’s evolving story since its opening. In January 2016, the hotel joined Marriott International’s Autograph Collection, combining its local strengths with the global brand’s expertise to elevate the guest experience. Stay in Style Guest rooms at THE PLAZA, … Read more

The Kunstmuseum Zürich has opened a major new exhibition titled “Fashion Drive: Extreme Clothing in the Visual Arts.” Running through July 15, the show presents 200 works that examine fashion between the late 18th century and the early 20th century, tracing how clothing signaled social rank, individual identity and deliberate provocation. © Kunsthaus Zürich The … Read more