SONY WH-1000XM3 The wireless noise-cancelling headphone market has grown rapidly, and Sony’s WH-1000XM3 stands out as a leading choice. It delivers excellent sound and solid build quality matched by a clean, comfortable design. Touch controls on the right earcup make playback and calls simple, while up to 30 hours of battery life keeps you listening … Read more

Starting in May, passengers on select American Airlines flights will be offered a complimentary meal included with their ticket. On transcontinental domestic routes between the East and West Coasts, American Airlines passengers will receive one free boxed meal, with a choice of either breakfast or lunch. Breakfast boxes, which include vegetarian options, will contain yogurt … Read more

Arrival/Check-in: I arrived in Dublin after driving through fog, sleet and snow on the motorway from Galway. The 252-room Gibson Hotel sits on the north bank of the River Liffey in the revitalized Docklands area, east of downtown. The warm glow from the hotel’s glass-cube façade was a welcome sight on a darkening winter afternoon. … Read more

Airbus has introduced a new cabin recycling trolley designed to help airlines manage and sort in-flight waste more effectively. Called the Retrolley, the unit enables cabin crew to separate trash directly on board. It includes a dedicated container for liquids, compartments for stacked cups, separate sections for recyclable paper and plastic, and a bin for … Read more

Dubai already boasts one of the world’s tallest buildings, the iconic Burj Khalifa, but the city’s appetite for high-altitude thrills keeps growing. Soon, visitors and locals will be able to experience an exhilarating new skywalk that promises to take adventurous attractions to even greater heights. This addition aims to offer panoramic views, a unique vantage … Read more

Düsseldorf’s annual Christmas Market is a festive highlight that attracts visitors from around the world. Operating through Dec. 23, the market ranks among Germany’s most popular holiday events. It blends several themed markets across the city into a rich mosaic of seasonal sights, sounds and shopping opportunities. Distinct Christmas villages encircle the city’s historic Old … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: I arrived at the hotel by taxi straight from the airport on a sunny afternoon. The driver was unfamiliar with this small boutique property, but with a smartphone we found it easily. The hotel’s simple white exterior blends with surrounding New York buildings, giving it a discreet, hideaway feel. There was no doorman available … Read more

Farmers markets showcase some of the finest local food and produce a community has to offer. Below are five standout markets from across the United States that are well worth a visit for fresh ingredients, artisanal goods, and a taste of regional culture. Each market brings its own character—whether through seasonal fruits and vegetables, handcrafted … Read more

Just in time for the holidays, Virgin Hotels has launched a new retail site, Virgin Hotels at Home, so guests can bring the brand’s signature hotel-style design into their own living spaces. “The chic, apartment-inspired feel of our Chambers can now be recreated at home,” said Raul Leal, CEO of Virgin Hotels. “Fans can purchase … Read more

PONANT, the only major French-owned cruise line with a global itinerary, is intensifying efforts to attract more North American travelers after opening new offices in New York and Miami. Ponant combines small-ship luxury and refined French hospitality with access to a wide variety of remote and exotic ports around the world. Renowned for polar expeditions, … Read more