The Ritz-Carlton has opened its first hotel in Kazakhstan, located in Almaty, the country’s largest city. The property occupies part of the 37-story Esentai Tower, one of Central Asia’s tallest buildings, and is integrated into the Capital Partners’ Esentai Park development, which includes an extensive shopping mall. The hotel offers 145 guestrooms and over 10,000 … Read more

If you’ve been looking for a scaled-down, fully functional classic to enjoy around your private estate, The Little Car Company — based in the United Kingdom — is a world leader in creating iconic, operational 75 percent scale replicas of historic automobiles. One standout offering is the limited-edition Bugatti Baby II, a modern homage to … Read more

If music can calm a restless spirit, it can certainly improve the mood of stressed airline travelers. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is putting that idea to the test with the Sea-Tac Airport Music Initiative, a collaboration between the Port of Seattle, the Seattle Music Commission and PlayNetwork. Launched in late January, the initiative highlights the Pacific … Read more

Personalize your stay at a BeautifulPlaces villa in California wine country with a tailor-made culinary experience. Options range from chef-led market tours to immersive, hands-on cooking sessions that explore local farms, wineries, and artisan food producers. One popular option is a culinary treasure hunt guided by a professional chef. You’ll visit farmers’ markets, organic farms … Read more

Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos introduces Rhythm and Motion, the world’s first fully immersive, music-centered spa menu. These treatments blend sound, vibration and touch to create a revitalizing experience designed to leave guests feeling energized and balanced. Low-frequency bass vibrations travel through the massage table while higher treble tones play from above, creating layered pulses … Read more

Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills invites guests to refresh and recharge this holiday season with its Refresh package. Designed for those who want to maintain healthy New Year’s resolutions, the offer combines spa therapies, grooming services and nutritious dining for a rejuvenating stay. The journey begins at SoSPA, the hotel’s 5,000 square-foot wellness sanctuary. … Read more

Make a memorable entrance at these spectacular hotels: © Bawah Reserve Seaplane to Bawah Reserve Fly in by amphibious plane to Indonesia’s Bawah Reserve, a secluded resort spread across six tropical islands in the Riau Archipelago. Designed around a back-to-nature ethos, the property offers just 36 suites and bungalows, ensuring a sense of privacy and … Read more

“Trazee’s Favorite Airport in the World for 2015, Munich Airport is a shining example of a sustainable and eco-friendly travel choice. With a focus on minimizing impacts on local ecosystems, the airport has achieved significant milestones in nature conservation and continues to develop initiatives that protect biodiversity and promote responsible travel.” Read more at trazeetravel.com.

The new Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina will open to guests early next year on Oahu’s western coast, about 35 minutes from downtown Honolulu. Located within the luxurious Ko Olina resort community, this marks the fifth Four Seasons property in Hawai‘i and the brand’s first on Oahu. The resort sits just north of … Read more

In Provence, where rosé accounts for 89.5 percent of wine production, white wines remain rare but noteworthy. This sun-drenched region of southern France—famous for lavender fields and bright landscapes—is unique among French appellations for the dominance of rosé. Yet tucked amid that rosé-dominated landscape are delicate white wines that make ideal companions for warm-weather meals … Read more