With travel changing this year and likely for the near future, airlines have revised cleaning routines, seating procedures and onboard services. Carriers now emphasize social distancing throughout the travel process, have reduced food and beverage service on many flights and require crew and passengers to wear masks. These steps help limit the spread of COVID-19, … Read more

AmaWaterways has expanded its Africa Safaris & Wildlife Cruise offerings with four new itineraries debuting for 2026. These journeys pair luxurious cruising aboard the 24‑passenger Zambezi Queen with carefully curated land programs for a comprehensive Southern and Eastern Africa experience. © AmaWaterways Catherine Powell, CEO of AmaWaterways, noted the personal significance of the Africa program: … Read more

There’s much to admire at the striking Hotel Unique in São Paulo. Conceived as an urban work of art by architect Ruy Ohtake with interiors by João Armentano, the hotel has further enhanced its reputation as an architectural landmark with the introduction of the Oasis Presidential Suite. The suite’s interior uses glass-framed walls to increase … Read more

Emirates has announced a $16 billion agreement to acquire 36 Airbus A380 aircraft, comprising 20 firm orders and 16 options. Deliveries are scheduled to join the airline’s fleet from 2020. Combined with its existing fleet of 101 A380s and a backlog of 41 aircraft, Emirates’ future A380 fleet would total 178 aircraft, representing a fleet … Read more

When members of the World Water Council chose a location for the world’s largest forum dedicated to water resource issues, one city stood out: Istanbul. “It was the ideal location, based upon its symbolic, geographical and geopolitical importance,” says Huma Gruaz, president and CEO of Alpaytac Marketing Communications, which handled public relations for the 2009 … Read more

A Miami-Dade County institution has brought its celebrated family recipes to Miami International Airport. Jackson Soul Food, which first opened in Overtown in 1946 and added a second location in Opa-locka in 2015, now serves travelers at MIA. The airport location is branded Jackson Square and also includes a Jackson Soul Food-operated Chick-fil-A franchise. Both … Read more

With more travelers seeking slow-paced journeys that let them savour natural landscapes, great food and relaxed activities, choosing the right destination can be challenging. In Carmarthenshire, a county in southwest Wales, visitors can enjoy all of that and more in 2023. If you need inspiration for a trip to Wales, here are eight reasons to … Read more

Discover a new way to experience some of America’s most breathtaking national parks with the Mighty5 Tour, an all-inclusive nine-day, 10-night Signature Tour that explores Utah’s five iconic parks in comfort and style. Created by Mike Coronella—author of The Hayduke Trail: A Guide to the Backcountry Hiking Trail on the Colorado Plateau and an active … Read more

Located on the Route des Marres, just steps from the Place des Lices in Saint-Tropez, MUSE Saint Tropez introduces a new addition to its Elegance Suites: the SOPHIA Suite. This elegant suite honors the legendary actress Sophia Loren and offers a spacious living area that opens onto a private balcony overlooking the hotel’s lush garden … Read more

On December 16, 2017, John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City welcomed the first aircraft equipped with Qatar Airways’ innovative Qsuite. Installed on Boeing 777 aircraft, this advanced business-class product initially operated on flights between New York (JFK) and Doha (DOH), with plans to expand service to other U.S. gateways such as Washington … Read more