A family-run business, Alicia Adams Alpaca produces sustainable, beautifully crafted textiles and apparel ideal for travel. Founder Alicia Adams answered questions about the family farm, her favorite destinations and the pieces she always packs. Global Traveler: Is it true your alpaca herd lives in the Hudson Valley? Alicia Adams: Yes. By raising and managing our … Read more

Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin has reopened its freshly redesigned Adlon Pool wellness complex, located on the hotel’s lower level directly opposite the Brandenburg Gate. After an extensive eight-month renovation, the wellness area now presents a contemporary retreat for relaxation and fitness. Spanning nearly 10,000 square feet, the Adlon Pool wellness retreat features a striking black-tiled … Read more

The Global Traveler team celebrated the annual Global Business Travel Association convention with a Roaring Twenties–themed reception at the new speakeasy-style Itta Bena in Orlando, Fla. The event, hosted in partnership with co-sponsor Meliá Hotels International, brought together industry colleagues, partners and friends for an evening of networking and celebration. In addition to marking another … Read more

This December, join Global Traveler as we celebrate the winners of the GT Tested Reader Survey awards. We invite you to an evening honoring the top performers in travel on Dec. 11 at L’Ermitage Beverly Hills. The event will take place on L’Ermitage’s newly renovated rooftop, offering a fresh and elegant setting for the celebration. … Read more

Sixt, the international car rental company, operates roughly 2,000 locations across more than 100 countries and is continuing its U.S. expansion. Last month the company opened a new corporate headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. At a ribbon‑cutting ceremony at the new headquarters, Sixt SE Global CEO Erich Sixt outlined the company’s strategy to deliver high‑quality … Read more

Arkelare in San Sebastián, Blue Hill in New York City, and El Racó de Can Fabes in Barcelona are among the stops on Chef Juan José Cuevas’ impressive culinary journey. A native of Puerto Rico, Cuevas graduated with honors from the Culinary Institute of America and trained with chefs including Sylvain Portay, Alain Ducasse, Santi … Read more

American Express and Airbnb have announced a new technology integration that makes it faster and easier for U.S. cardholders to sign up for the home-sharing platform and book stays. Leveraging American Express’s experience in rewards and travel, the integration brings on-platform loyalty features to Airbnb’s nearly 2 million listings worldwide. U.S.-based American Express cardholders can … Read more

With some of the world’s most iconic artists coming from Spain, choosing which museum to visit in Madrid can be overwhelming. Instead of feeling pressured to see every famous masterpiece at the busiest institutions, consider visiting one of these smaller, less-crowded museums for an equally rewarding experience. Cerralbo Museum Housed in the former mansion of … Read more

United Airlines has raised its checked bag fees, joining other carriers such as JetBlue, Air Canada and WestJet in increasing ancillary charges. The fee for a first checked bag is now $30, up from $25, while the second checked bag has increased from $35 to $40. Passengers on cross-border flights to destinations in Canada will … Read more

In 2016, Chicago welcomed a record 54.1 million visitors, a 2.9 percent increase over 2015. This growth puts the city on track to reach its goal of 55 million visitors by 2020, a milestone that could realistically be achieved as early as 2017. The rise in visitors was driven by increases in both leisure travel … Read more