In 1946, members of Willowbrook Country Club in Baldwin, N.Y., discovered that town officials had voted to revoke their lease to build a new high school on the 18th green. World War II had ended, returning troops were coming home, and the Baby Boom was beginning. Faced with the loss of their course, Willowbrook members … Read more

“I think it’s around the next bend,” I said to my husband, Tom, not daring to meet his eyes. I had estimated a 20-minute stroll; nearly an hour had passed. After disembarking from a morning cruise on the Thames, I consulted a map and suggested we walk to Chelsea Physic Garden. In hindsight, it might … Read more

By now you may be familiar with Global Entry, the trusted program that helps U.S. travelers move quickly through immigration at many airports. Global Entry offers a faster entry process but requires an application fee and an in-person interview. There is also Mobile Passport Control, a free app for iOS and Android that helps eligible … Read more

Arrival / Check-in: After a long day of meetings in Dubai, I decided to stay overnight in Abu Dhabi to make my early Etihad Airways flight to JFK more convenient. Abu Dhabi is very close to Dubai—roughly an hour by car—so staying there the night before your flight is an easy and practical option even … Read more

A new conceptual airline seat has been unveiled that prioritizes capacity over traditional comfort. The Aviointeriors Skyrider 2.0, presented at the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2018, is aimed at budget-class cabins. The design is intended to give taller passengers more leg clearance, but does so with an “ultra high density” layout: the seat pitch is just … Read more

Name: Joe Berger Title: President, Americas Company, city: Hilton; McLean, Va. Number of employees: 165,000 worldwide and 65,000 in the Americas Recent project: We recently opened Conrad Chicago on the Magnificent Mile and will open the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills this June, the first new-build Waldorf Astoria on the West Coast. First job: I began … Read more

JetBlue recently expanded its in-flight fresh food offerings to select Latin American and Caribbean routes. This update builds on the airline’s EatUp Café selection, which has been available on domestic long-haul flights. The refreshed menu is now offered on international flights that exceed four hours and depart from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport … Read more

Skip the trip to your usual salon and discover the latest addition to Park Hyatt New York: Rossano Ferretti Hairspa, where world-renowned hair master Rossano Ferretti brings his signature approach to hair care. Located within the hotel’s Spa Nalai, Rossano Ferretti Hairspa combines an elegant salon atmosphere with sweeping city views. This luxurious destination offers … Read more

With a tranquil setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains, The Omni Grove Park Inn is a well-known destination for guests seeking rest and rejuvenation, thanks in large part to its acclaimed spa. This year, The Spa expanded its wellness program through a new partnership with luxury skincare brand BABOR. Founded in 1965, BABOR is recognized … Read more

Artisans of Leisure, a company that designs private cultural and culinary journeys across more than 60 countries, now offers a nine-day Culinary Tour of Peru. This immersive, food-focused private itinerary explores Lima, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cusco, showcasing Peru’s rich gastronomic traditions and regional ingredients. Key experiences on the itinerary include: A lecture … Read more