Tropical mango, vanilla, orange cream, blueberry muffin, apple-strawberry, white gummy bear and many other enticing flavors are among the popular choices for visitors who join the long-standing tradition of hookah smoking in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Originally developed in connection with the opium trade, water pipes have evolved into a social pastime. In places where alcohol … Read more

Boeing released its 2016 Pilot and Technician Outlook, forecasting demand across the global commercial aviation workforce over the next two decades. The report projects a need for more than 600,000 commercial airline pilots, nearly 700,000 maintenance technicians, and in excess of 800,000 cabin crew members. Overall, Boeing anticipates pilot demand to grow by about 10.5 … Read more

Discover notable art exhibitions and fairs across Canada in 2018, from Vancouver to Toronto. Below are curated highlights of major shows, gallery exhibitions and events to watch this year. Art! Vancouver 2018 (April 19–22) Art! Vancouver 2018 is an international art fair that brings together galleries and artists from Canada and abroad. Held at the … Read more

I wasn’t sure what to expect on my business trip to Tel Aviv, but the city exceeded every expectation. From the moment I arrived I felt the energy and buzz of a modern, passionate metropolis. Tel Aviv is Israel’s commercial heart, known for a vibrant cultural scene and a lively beachfront along the Mediterranean. Though … Read more

Holders of The Ritz-Carlton Rewards credit card now enjoy an expanded set of travel benefits. The card is also the first co-branded card in the United States on the Visa Infinite platform, which brings additional premium features and protections for cardholders. Thom Kozik, vice president of loyalty at Marriott International, said the program is focused … Read more

Indulge in refined dining within an elegant, intimate setting at New York City’s newest restaurant, Nikutei Futago. This upscale A5 Wagyu tasting restaurant evokes a speakeasy vibe—guests ring a discreet bell to be welcomed by the host before beginning their experience. © Angela Triemer – Courtesy of Nikutei Futago Upon arrival, diners are presented with … Read more

HE STARTED EARLY — LITERALLY. Chef Michael Bates-Walsh’s culinary journey began in high school, where he was making bagels before classes started. Over the years he expanded his skills working in a range of restaurants, inns and resorts. Today he applies that experience as the chef at The Copper Grouse, located inside the Kimpton Taconic … Read more

Japan Airlines will resume service between Tokyo–Narita (NRT) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) beginning Nov. 30, restoring a direct trans-Pacific link. Partner and oneworld member American Airlines will place its code on the route. Japan Airlines will operate the service with a Boeing 787-8 equipped with its latest cabin product in a three-class layout, marketed as … Read more

Love, Italian style: blend some amore with the breathtaking scenery of the Amalfi Coast and you have the makings of a story to cherish for years. Even the most dramatic cliffs and sparkling seas benefit from a memorable setting — and the Monastero Santa Rosa, located just a short drive from the town of Amalfi, … Read more

Tucked away at the distant tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, framed by towering rock formations rising from azure waters, a once-sleepy fishing village has transformed into a lively center for adventure and luxury. That village is Cabo. Cabo San Lucas gained wider recognition in the mid-20th century when American anglers discovered its abundant marlin and … Read more