It felt like we were living in a buddy-comedy script. After weeks planning a whirlwind trip spanning five cities, four countries and three continents in seven days, my friend Banu Yilmaz and I insisted on finding time in Dubai to unwind. We booked massages at ShuiQi Spa at Atlantis, The Palm—three separate times—to make sure … Read more

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Grand Hyatt Shenyang, marking the brand’s first property in Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning Province in northeast China. The new hotel occupies a newly constructed 29-story tower on Qingnian Avenue and brings international luxury accommodation to a key regional gateway city. Grand Hyatt Shenyang offers 353 well-appointed … Read more

© Olga Bogatyrenko | DreamstimeWe extend our thoughts to everyone affected by recent natural disasters in the Caribbean, including Hurricanes Irma, Jose and Maria and the series of earthquakes in Mexico. Below are seven reasons we love the Caribbean and meaningful ways you can support communities recovering from these events. © Sonja Celap | DreamstimeFood: … Read more

Korean Air has opened a new lounge at Los Angeles International Airport for Prestige and first-class passengers, as well as SkyTeam members. Situated on the fifth floor of LAX’s Tom Bradley International Terminal, the lounge seats 305 and provides a range of premium amenities. Highlights include four private rooms for quiet relaxation, dedicated shower booths … Read more

PlumpJack Group, a San Francisco–based lifestyle and hospitality company, has opened a new hotel in the ocean-adjacent village of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Formerly the Carmel Village Inn, The Getaway reopens as a boutique “modern beach” retreat that began welcoming guests in April, just ahead of the summer travel season. The design uses a coastal-inspired palette that … Read more

AC Hotel by Marriott St. Julian’s brings Marriott’s “Perfectly Precise” hotel experience to the lively coastal town of St. Julian’s on the Mediterranean island of Malta. Opened in May 2023, this lifestyle hotel sits in the heart of town, close to beaches, restaurants and the capital city of Valletta, making it an excellent base for … Read more

Hammacher Schlemmer Photo to iPad Scanning Dock This versatile dock preserves irreplaceable photos and documents by scanning them directly to your iPad while charging and holding it upright. A free app controls the sheet-fed scanner, producing crisp 300- or 600-dpi JPGs in as little as 12 seconds. Scans appear on-screen in real time and are … Read more

A river on a rainy day in Jiangnan, China, feels like a dream. Yet the most unforgettable memories often hide in the subtle details of that misty landscape. © Zhang Xi  Jiangnan refers to the lands immediately south of the lower Yangtze River. Nestled within this region is Shanwan Village in the Wujiang District of … Read more

From sultans’ harems and domed mosques to Roman ruins and bustling bazaars filled with rugs, ceramics, copperware and fragrant spices, Turkey presents a rich cultural spread of sights, tastes and experiences. Straddling Europe and Asia, it is the only country in the world that sits on two continents, a geographical fact that shapes a culture … Read more

Last month, Alaska Airlines completed a milestone cross-country flight from its Seattle hub (SEA) to Washington, D.C. (DCA) using a sustainable biofuel blend that made up 20 percent of the fuel load. The alternative jet fuel was developed by the Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance (NARA) and produced from forest residuals — leftover limbs and branches … Read more