JetBlue is launching new nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Aruba (AUA) early next year. The daily flights begin Jan. 4, with introductory one-way fares from $99. This route complements JetBlue’s existing daily flights to Aruba from New York (JFK) and Boston (BOS), further expanding the carrier’s presence in the Caribbean market. JetBlue will … Read more

Heading to Oklahoma’s capital city, Tulsa? Bring the family: the city’s Gathering Place riverfront park is open and ready for visitors. Spanning nearly 100 acres along the east bank of the Arkansas River, the park was constructed with sustainability in mind and features local materials such as Wildhorse Swirl Oklahoma sandstone, quarried nearby in McCurtain … Read more

The Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau, together with trend forecasting agency IN(K), has released a report identifying emerging directions in the global luxury market. The study examines spending patterns across ten selected cities and across different generations to outline where luxury demand is shifting. The report finds London leads the world in the number … Read more

IHG is expanding its upscale voco brand into the Middle East with a deal to rebrand the Nassima Royal Hotel as voco Dubai. Launched earlier this year, voco positions itself as a high-quality, locally inspired hotel brand designed to deliver memorable guest experiences that combine distinct local character with consistent standards. Located on Sheikh Zayed … Read more

Hungry for adventure? These destinations offer memorable, one-of-a-kind dining experiences worth traveling for. © Scott Gardner for Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa Avecita Located inside the Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa’s Ave restaurant, Avecita offers an intimate chef’s table experience. This restaurant-within-a-restaurant serves Spanish-inspired small plates crafted for sharing, paired thoughtfully with cocktails and wines … Read more

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a genuinely mobile, keyless check-in system designed to remove lines, eliminate time at the front desk and kiosks, and replace traditional plastic keys. The initiative, introduced as part of the company’s broader digital transformation, will begin rollout in early 2014 at select Aloft Hotels, with additional deployments planned for … Read more

Experience the ultimate rail journey from St. Petersburg to Moscow aboard the private Golden Eagle train with Seattle-based tour operator MIR Corporation. This 12-day luxury itinerary showcases Russia’s most iconic cultural sites and unforgettable Arctic experiences. In St. Petersburg, explore Catherine Palace and the famed Amber Room, wander the galleries of the Hermitage, and visit … Read more

The U.S. East Coast is home to many outstanding wineries that often get overshadowed by the fame of Napa Valley and the Pacific Northwest. From cool-climate Rieslings to warm-season Cabernet blends, East Coast vineyards offer a wide range of styles, scenic settings and memorable tasting experiences. Finger Lakes, New York The Finger Lakes region in … Read more

For decades I have followed the Habsburgs across Europe through their wide-ranging and occasionally peculiar private collections, assembled over a nearly 700-year reign that ended in 1918. Their taste for the unusual has long fascinated me — and it clearly resonates with filmmaker Wes Anderson, which adds extra delight for many viewers. In Vienna, that … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: After crossing the border into Jordan and helping one member of our party secure an on-the-spot Jordanian passport, we stopped at the ancient Roman ruins of Jerash en route to Petra with our guide from Isram Tours. The Isram team was outstanding; I even shared photos of an event I hosted years ago in … Read more