Rio de Janeiro, with its mountain-framed beaches and warm climate, is Brazil’s most famous city, but São Paulo — affectionately called Sampa by locals — stands as the country’s economic and cultural powerhouse. Often compared to New York, this sprawling metropolis of about 12.5 million people offers some of the Southern Hemisphere’s finest dining, museums … Read more
Air Canada has suspended its flights to and from Venezuela until further notice because of security concerns. The airline has halted its three weekly services between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Simón Bolívar International Airport in Caracas (CCS). In an official statement, Air Canada said that ongoing civil unrest in Venezuela prevents it from … Read more
Virgin Group’s travel division has unveiled plans for a new adult-only cruise line featuring a ship called Scarlet Lady. Designed for guests aged 18 and over, the new Virgin Voyages vessel blends luxury and contemporary style, the result of collaborations with several leading design studios. The ship offers distinct outdoor lounges. Richard’s Roofdeck — named … Read more
Bangkok’s famously motorbike-clogged streets are getting a boost from Uber, which has introduced a dedicated motorbike service in the Thai capital. Branded UberMOTO, the service launched last month and builds on prior experiments by the company with two-wheeled trips in other cities. Similar motorbike ride options are already offered by regional competitors, reflecting strong local … Read more
Renowned as one of the most haunted hotels in the western United States, the Brown Palace in Denver offers an atmospheric destination for Halloween night. Opened in 1892 and a member of the Historic Hotels of America, the property features 12,400 feet of onyx, a semiprecious variety of quartz often noted by paranormal investigators for … Read more
Experience Vienna’s timeless elegance this winter at one of the city’s finest addresses: the Palais Hansen Kempinski. Ideally situated on Schottenring along the historic Ringstrasse Boulevard, this landmark Renaissance Revival hotel is the perfect base for enjoying Vienna’s celebrated season of grand balls, festive Christmas markets, and classical concerts. Vienna’s ball season gathers momentum after … Read more
This May, Donatella Boutique Hotel & Restaurant, the official sister property to the former Versace Mansion (now The Villa Casa Casuarina), opens its doors on Miami Beach. Housed in a restored 1920s Wallace Tutt–designed building, the intimate hotel features just six guestrooms, offering a secluded, personalized stay in the heart of the city. © The … Read more
When Anwar Yafai, a systems engineer in Maryland with Lockheed Martin, visited his grandfather in India in 2007, obtaining a visa was straightforward. He went to the Indian embassy in Manhattan, submitted his application and passport, and returned later the same day to find a new stamp. “It was chaotic,” Yafai recalls, “but it was … Read more
EL AL Israel Airlines and Alaska Airlines have expanded their partnership, extending a recent codeshare agreement with a broader frequent-flyer arrangement. The enhanced collaboration allows passengers traveling between North America and Israel to connect on either carrier in both directions, with loyalty-program members able to choose which airline’s miles to earn for eligible flights. EL … Read more
Experience the rich flora and fauna of Muğla Province in Turkey with a week-long, guided walking program hosted by Mandarin & Mango Boutique Hotel. Located just south of Butterfly Valley and a short distance from the tranquil lagoon beach of Ölüdeniz, the hotel provides an ideal base for exploring mountains, coastal scenery, forests and historical … Read more