It rose from the desert: a Bedouin settlement that became the capital of the United Arab Emirates and the largest of its seven monarchies. Abu Dhabi is now a thriving modern city with sculpted skyscrapers, a major hub for international business, the home base of Etihad Airways, and a growing cultural center. Its dramatic transformation … Read more

Autograph Collection, the curated portfolio of independent hotels from Marriott International, has announced the opening of The Press Hotel in Portland, Maine. Scheduled to begin welcoming guests in May, this property marks the city’s first lifestyle boutique hotel to join the Autograph Collection. Situated at the corner of Exchange and Congress Streets in the historic … Read more

Nestled within 160 hectares of lush tropical gardens, The Club Saujana Resort (a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World) is a hidden gem offering an ideal urban retreat for a weekend escape or a longer stay. On arrival, guests are welcomed with a complimentary drink while the concierge completes the check-in. The Club … Read more

I was handed a lantern as I stepped out of the taxi to meet new friends who had invited me to a local harvest celebration high in the hills of Samos. My unfortunate shoe choice — wedged heels — made it obvious I was new on the island. While everyone else strode up the uneven, … Read more

February is Black History Month, a time to honor and explore African American contributions to the nation’s history and culture. Visiting museums and historic sites across the country is a meaningful way to learn, reflect and celebrate. In Memphis, the National Civil Rights Museum is built around the Lorraine Motel, the site of Martin Luther … Read more

In early 2017, New York City’s iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotel will close its doors for approximately three years as the property undergoes a major conversion that transforms many guestrooms into Midtown condominiums. Roughly 1,100 of the hotel’s 1,413 rooms are slated to be refurbished, outfitted and sold as residences, while the remaining rooms will receive … Read more

This spring, a new luxury hotel opens in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hotel Arras in Asheville, North Carolina, transforms the historic former BB&T Tower—the city’s largest building—into a boutique luxury destination. The exterior blends a warm stone façade with glass and steel, maximizing the abundant natural light that fills the site and … Read more

Aeromexico has expanded its network from its primary hub at Mexico City International Airport (MEX) with two new destinations in the United States: Ontario, California (ONT) and Sacramento, California (SMF). The new services began this month and will strengthen connectivity between central Mexico and California’s Inland Empire and state capital regions. Service to Ontario is … Read more

Before development and golf courses changed the landscape, Punta Mita was a quiet fishing village known mainly to surfers. In the late 1990s the developer DINE transformed this Nayarit peninsula into one of Mexico’s most acclaimed private resort communities. Today it spans roughly 1,500 acres along Banderas Bay and offers sweeping views of the protected … Read more

New Six Senses Kitzbühel Alps chalet owners will receive a Porsche Taycan with the resort’s opening. When the property launches in 2021, chalet buyers will be among the first to take delivery of Porsche’s all-electric Taycan. The zero-emission sports car reflects the resort’s strong commitment to sustainability while offering high-end performance and comfort; the Taycan … Read more