New York is considering raising the fees charged for trips to and from area airports in taxis, Ubers, Lyfts and limousines. If the proposal is approved, travelers could pay up to an additional $4 per ride, according to the New York Daily News. The increase appears in an internal memo from the Port Authority of … Read more

TILE Tile became one of Kickstarter’s standout success stories thanks to a straightforward design and an intuitive app. The small Bluetooth beacon helps you locate items you misplace frequently—keys, wallets, bags or anything nearby. Earlier this year Tile updated its lineup with Tile 2.0, and the new Tile Slim is particularly useful: much thinner to … Read more

Tennessee Williams. Vladimir Horowitz. Václav Havel. Beyond their fame, what links these figures is that each stayed at the Hotel Elysée during their lifetime. The hotel has honored them by naming three of its suites after these distinguished guests. Hotel Elysée General Manager John Avina says the dedications reflect the property’s literary and cultural roots … Read more

A last-minute invitation to a golf outing found me arriving late from Denver International Airport. I grabbed an Uber and the driver sped toward the Omni Interlocken Resort while I tried to guide him using directions on my iPhone. Early the next morning I joined the foursome: Gary Huang of EVA Air, John Jermyn of … Read more

Step out of a downtown Dakar hotel and start counting: 1, 2, 3… How long before someone approaches you offering SIM cards, counterfeit watches or sunglasses? By the time you reach 4, 5, 6, a vendor is likely to call out, “Bonjour, monsieur. Une Rolex?” In a dozen attempts, I rarely make it to 10. … Read more

Hotel Saint Augustine, set to begin a soft opening in Houston this December with an official debut in January 2025, is a design-forward boutique hotel from Austin-based hospitality group Bunkhouse. The property continues Bunkhouse’s emphasis on thoughtful, locally inspired design and hospitality. Located in the heart of Houston’s Montrose Museum District, Hotel Saint Augustine spans … Read more

Sleek, sophisticated, and ideally suited for short business or leisure stays, the newly opened Q&A Residential Hotel in New York City’s Financial District offers a true home-away-from-home experience. Combining full-sized kitchens with upscale furnishings and contemporary décor, the residences feature state-of-the-art appliances and high-quality cookware that make cooking at home both convenient and enjoyable. Each … Read more

Stingrays are surprisingly doglike. When you wade into the sea with a few dozen of them — and especially if you offer a squid treat — they gather to play, nibble gently, rub against you and allow themselves to be petted. Their skin is not slimy as many expect but velvety and smooth. My children … Read more

Marriott International has announced a significant expansion of its Mexican portfolio, planning to open 20 new hotels in key cities by 2016. The project will add roughly 800 guestrooms to the Mexican market and further strengthen Marriott’s presence across the country. The first six properties slated to join the portfolio include: The 124-room Los Cabos, … Read more

New Tours: Where Exotic Meets Luxury Combining the freedom of independent travel with the ease of having logistics handled, luxury tours now open remote, exotic destinations to travelers who have already visited the usual hotspots. Silk Road Treasure Tours offers an 18-day In the Footsteps of Marco Polo itinerary that begins in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and … Read more