Travelers often look for reliable, fast, and free WiFi when passing through airports, and a recent analysis shows that the Pacific Northwest is leading the way in North America. Software firm Ookla LLC released a new ranking of airports across the continent, and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), commonly called Sea-Tac, took the top spot for … Read more

Summer may seem like the obvious season for ice cream, but autumn offers all the same pleasures without the rush to eat before it melts. In San Francisco, the simple cone is treated like culinary craft at shops across the city. Several neighborhood parlors produce rich, house-made flavors that go far beyond the everyday scoop. … Read more

The Westin New York Grand Central Hotel is introducing a tailored offering for a growing group of women: those of childbearing age who are not mothers. The package combines wellness, culinary experiences and thoughtful amenities designed to celebrate and support this demographic. Called Womanhood Redefined, the program targets roughly one third of women of childbearing … Read more

Cathay Pacific and its subsidiary Cathay Dragon introduced updated rules on Jan. 1 addressing so‑called “smart bags”—luggage equipped with lithium batteries used to charge devices or power motorized wheels. Under the revised policy, smart bags are no longer classified as portable electronic devices; instead, their batteries are treated the same as power banks or spare … Read more

Put the snow shovel away for now and pack your clubs for a Myrtle Beach Wintergreen Golf Escape. Available through Jan. 27, this package includes studio resort accommodations at the Inlet Sports Lodge and one round each at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club (ranked 27th nationally by GOLF Magazine) and True Blue Golf Plantation (featured … Read more

Afternoon Tea © DUKES London A classic British afternoon tea gets an elegant twist at DUKES London with the DUKES MarTEAni Afternoon Tea, which pairs traditional bites with three handcrafted mini martinis. Created in partnership with The East India Company, the experience features The East India Company Gin—distilled in London with carefully selected botanicals—alongside a … Read more

The scenery is enchanting, the culture is captivating, and the people will welcome you with warm hospitality. Ireland is a special destination where every visit creates lasting memories. Enjoy its beauty any time of year—these cities offer attractions and experiences that are worth exploring in every season. © Tourism Ireland Dublin Step into a city … Read more

Arrayed before me on a polished dark-wood table are rows of glass bottles and jars, softly gleaming beneath the overhead lights. Around the table, where I sit on a stool in a plush white spa robe, wooden drawers climb the walls from floor to ceiling. The calm, contemporary room brings to mind an apothecary in … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: I arrived a little before the official check-in time and my room was not yet ready. I planned to wait in the Lobby Lounge, check email and enjoy a late lunch. The cheese plate there was delightful. After about an hour and a half I checked again and was told the room still wasn’t … Read more

South African Airways (SAA) operates a daily direct service from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johannesburg, South Africa, with a continuing stop in Dakar, Senegal. This routing provides convenient access to destinations across western and southern Africa. As the only service linking IAD non-stop to Senegal and onward to South Africa, the flight offers … Read more