The highly anticipated Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai has opened in the city’s bustling Business Bay district. Six Senses Touch Room The hotel’s design draws inspiration from Dubai’s landscape and urban character, blending bold contrasts, varied textures and a lively color palette. Elements reference the city’s sand dunes alongside matte black and gold tones that recur … Read more
Arrival/Check-in: As our taxi pulled up to the hotel’s covered entrance, several bellmen were assisting guests with luggage and hailing cabs. One bellman immediately opened our door and took charge of our bags. Inside, a receptionist kindly suggested we move to a lower desk so I could speak face to face from my wheelchair. She … Read more
Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris has partnered with Grand Palais to present an exclusive VIP art package for travelers who seek deep cultural experiences. Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris is a destination designed for art enthusiasts, featuring a private gallery, a cutting-edge cinema, a curated art bookstore, an in-house Art Concierge and a … Read more
Robert De Niro’s celebrated Tribeca Film Festival returns on April 13, featuring a lineup of 58 films. Among this year’s selections are several screenings that have generated considerable buzz and anticipation from critics and audiences alike. The festival’s program spans a diverse range of genres and formats, including narrative features, documentaries, shorts, and experimental works. … Read more
Explore one of the world’s newest UNESCO-designated biospheres with Ecuador’s Tropic Journeys in Nature. The award-winning tour company, founded in 1994, guides travelers through some of the country’s most captivating landscapes, including the newly recognized Macizo de Cajas biosphere. “It is gratifying when a prestigious organization like UNESCO recognizes what we’ve known for years: the … Read more
For the fourth year running, Global Traveler highlights the very best in leisure travel with the 2016 Leisure Lifestyle Awards, recognizing top destinations, airlines, cruises, hotels, travel providers and luxury brands. Nominations were submitted by Global Traveler’s Globility Board and experienced editorial staff. From those nominations, the magazine’s Advisory Board selected the final winners. Established … Read more
It doesn’t matter whether you wake on the 87th floor of Shanghai’s Jin Mao Tower or under yak-wool blankets in remote Xinjiang: wherever you start the day in China, you’re on Beijing Time. From the construction of the Forbidden City centuries ago to the modern decision to maintain a single time zone across all provinces, … Read more
Do the contents of your travel bag need a refresh? Here are travel-ready essentials to consider packing. Naturopathica Holistic Health Chill Chocolate Vine Collection A few stress-soothing skincare items are especially useful during or after a long flight. Naturopathica’s Chill Chocolate Vine collection blends aromatherapy with restorative ingredients to calm skin and senses. The … Read more
There’s more to Québec’s culinary scene than poutine and Montréal-style bagels. The province’s food culture spans centuries, blending Indigenous, French and North American influences into a vibrant, evolving dining landscape. From Indigenous-led kitchens to innovative plant-focused restaurants and unique dining concepts, Québec offers memorable meals across the province. Where should you head for a standout … Read more
Presented by Design Museum Holon, the Beracha Foundation and the Municipality of Holon, a three-year research project focused on shading public spaces has concluded and is now on display. Culminating in an invitation-only design competition, the exhibition “Urban Shade in Israel” presents the winning proposals in a new installation at Design Museum Holon, located south … Read more