For New Yorkers Pauline and Chris Walsh, 13 consecutive years vacationing on Puerto Rico’s northwest coast have created lasting friendships with fellow travelers and locals alike. Their visits even inspired an annual softball tournament between Chris’ Staten Island league and teams from Isabela, strengthening bonds across communities. “We have loved Villas del Mar Hau and … Read more
Ibiza’s fortified hilltop Old City, known in Catalan as Dalt Vila (the “upper town”), was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999 for its well-preserved Renaissance military architecture, including medieval walls, towers and stone fortifications. The island’s recorded history stretches back to Roman times. Conquered by Rome in 123 B.C. and called Ebusus, Ibiza … Read more
Free in-room WiFi, complimentary parking and breakfast — those perks matter most to many travelers. A recent survey of hotel guests highlights which amenities rank highest when people choose where to stay. According to the survey, 89 percent of respondents said free in-room WiFi was their top priority. The other most valued amenities were free … Read more
Baltimore is plucky, brash, buoyant and relentlessly full of character. Its past as one of America’s busiest immigration ports and a major manufacturing and transportation center shaped a city of distinct, diverse neighborhoods—many so different they feel like separate towns. That diversity is part of Baltimore’s appeal: a blend of neighborhoods, cultures and histories that … Read more
British Airways has suspended its Gatwick–Lima, Peru (LIM) service for the upcoming winter season. The route, which began in 2016, previously provided the only direct link between London and Lima and offered convenient onward connections with oneworld partner LATAM. The airline operated the route with a three-class Boeing 777, flying three times a week in … Read more
Germany is preparing to take a leading role in introducing driverless trains, with plans to integrate autonomous train operations into its rail network within the next five years. Deutsche Bahn (DB), the national rail operator, has announced an ambition to run sections of its network fully automatically as early as 2021 to 2023. Rüdiger Grube, … Read more
Who needs summer? For the first time this year, three of Newport, Rhode Island’s most iconic seaside mansions — The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House — remain open daily throughout the winter months. Guided tours are available at each property, and self-guided audio tours are offered during peak periods. Two additional mansions, Chateau-sur-Mer and … Read more
Passengers flying on Virgin Atlantic’s Airbus A330s can expect more comfortable cabins after the airline announces a cabin retrofit. Many travelers had complained that the Dream Suite installed on the A330s felt cramped. The Dream Suite configuration had allowed the airline to add three additional seats, which, when Upper Class was fully booked, increased revenue—but … Read more
Close your eyes as your car turns onto the narrow road leading to Mirbeau Inn & Spa (assuming you’re not driving, of course) and open them just as you feel the crunch of gravel beneath the tires while pulling into the cobbled driveway. Though you are only minutes from the highway in Plymouth, Massachusetts, you’ll … Read more
Experience a little rest and relaxation in Miami. Through Aug. 31, three dozen Miami-area spas are participating in Miami Spa Month, offering discounted rates on many of their most popular treatments. Spa services normally valued at $199 or more are being offered at two special price points: $99 and $129. “Summer in Greater Miami and … Read more