Dawn does not arrive quietly in Cairo, Egypt. As one of the largest and most densely populated cities in the world, the metropolis springs to life with the rising sun. By the time sunlight reaches the pyramids on the Giza Plateau to the west, many residents have already answered the first of five daily calls … Read more

Villefranche-sur-Mer is a surprisingly charming village on the Azure Coast, despite being a regular stop for cruise ships that arrive several times a week and transfer passengers by tender. Many visitors immediately board buses bound for Monaco, Cannes or other better-known resorts, missing the quieter pleasures that Villefranche itself offers: seaside restaurants with ocean views, … Read more

Qatar Airways is transitioning away from physical membership cards and introducing digital cards for participants in its Privilege Club loyalty program. This move aligns with broader trends in the travel industry toward mobile-first services and aims to make managing loyalty benefits simpler, faster and more convenient for members. The digital membership card is available to … Read more

The door opened from the street into a cozy room with exposed brick walls and a low wooden ceiling. Behind the bar, white-bearded Pol Rysenaer poured his flavored jenevers — a potent, juniper-based spirit similar to gin. Each small glass was filled just above the rim so the proper way to lift it without spilling … Read more

Newly opened and rich in sustainable, luxury features, Pikaia Lodge is tucked within an extinct volcanic crater on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos. As the archipelago’s first carbon-neutral accommodation, the lodge combines high-end comfort with strong environmental practices and even maintains a private giant tortoise reserve on its grounds. For island excursions, guests board … Read more

PHOTO: © BRUSSELS AIRLINES Each year, Brussels Airlines invites a Belgian star chef to design a three-course business-class menu for its long-haul flights. In October 2023, Michelin-starred chef Michaël Vrijmoed joined the airline as its year-long Belgian Star Chef. Vrijmoed is the chef-owner of his eponymous restaurant Vrijmoed in Ghent and is the 14th Michelin-starred … Read more

Korean Air took delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at a ceremony held at Boeing’s South Carolina assembly facility in late February. This aircraft is the first of a 10-plane order. Five Dreamliners are slated to join the airline’s fleet this year, with the remaining five scheduled for delivery by 2019. “The 787 Dreamliner … Read more

SkySafari, operated by luxury safari company Elewana Collection, is inviting families to enjoy a premium private-plane safari experience. For a limited time families with children under 12 can take advantage of a special offer that provides free travel for youngsters on select Kenya and Tanzania itineraries. Available through June 15, the SkySafari family promotion can … Read more

Wynn Las Vegas has revealed a new guestroom concept that will redefine luxury accommodations across Wynn Las Vegas and Wynn Tower Suites. The comprehensive redesign—set to be completed in June—represents the largest and most extensive update in the history of the resort’s 2,674 guestrooms. © Wynn Las Vegas The refreshed rooms emphasize an inviting sense … Read more

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines now provides round-the-clock customer service through LinkedIn. Travelers can reach KLM on LinkedIn for general inquiries and flight-related assistance, including seat reservations, ticket rebooking, and requests for additional baggage allowances. “Following our presence on Facebook, Twitter and VKontakte, offering support via LinkedIn aligns with KLM’s goal to be available where our … Read more