Jumeirah’s flagship hotel in London’s Knightsbridge neighborhood, Jumeirah Carlton Tower, has announced a major renovation. The hotel, which first opened in 1961 as The Carlton Tower and was once London’s tallest hotel, will close for refurbishment on Sept. 1 and is scheduled to reopen in summer 2020 after work is completed. The comprehensive renovation will … Read more

The PuLi Hotel & Spa provides guests with convenient access and VIP amenities to ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit to vibrant Shanghai. The hotel includes round-trip airport transfers and VIP club and concierge services to simplify travel planning and reservations. Guests staying in Club rooms benefit from The PuLi’s exclusive Club program, designed to … Read more

PONANT has introduced a new addition to its fleet: the Spirit of Ponant, a 24-meter catamaran featuring six staterooms. Built in France, the vessel debuts in July 2024 and will spend the winter season in the Seychelles. Guests may charter the Spirit of Ponant privately for week-long voyages or book individual cabins on select itineraries. … Read more

WalletHub ranked the best U.S. destinations for winter travel by evaluating affordability, weather forecasts, likelihood of flight cancellations and the number of attractions each city offers. The overall top five winter destinations, listed from highest to lowest rank, are Chicago; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta; Cincinnati; and New York City. Atlanta, Cincinnati and Chicago score particularly well … Read more

Hawaiian Airlines has expanded its fleet by signing a purchase agreement for six Airbus A330-800neo aircraft as part of a strategy to support growth and improve efficiency. Powered by the recently introduced Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, these wide-body jets are comparable in size to Hawaiian’s A330-200s and will be configured to seat 294 passengers in … Read more

Virgin Australia is being sued by a teenage passenger who sustained serious burns after hot coffee was spilled during a flight last year. The 16-year-old boy, Rhett Butler, from southeastern Australia, was traveling on a Virgin Australia flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney in May 2015 when the accident occurred. Shortly after takeoff, … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: Pulling up to The Orlando in West Los Angeles was pleasantly understated. The pedestrian-style portico where we parked didn’t scream “hotel,” but it felt intimate and welcoming. A valet attendant greeted me immediately. With a single roll-aboard bag I walked to the check-in desk just inside the entrance, where staff offered warm smiles. My … Read more

Park Hyatt has partnered with The New York Times to present The New York Times TasteMasters, a global series of curated events. Each gathering brings together influential figures from art, cuisine, fashion and other cultural fields for intimate onstage conversations with a New York Times journalist. These thoughtful pairings highlight contemporary creative voices and encourage … Read more

Boys will be boys. Gather a group of idle young men — anywhere in the world, at any point in history — and chances are they will either cause mischief or invent an impromptu game. Often they manage to do both. Picture a school corridor on a Monday afternoon in 1984. Three 17-year-old boys leaned … Read more

In early 2017, New York City’s iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotel will close for about three years as the property undergoes a major conversion, turning a large portion of its guestrooms into Midtown condominiums. Of the hotel’s 1,413 rooms, roughly 1,100 will be refurbished and sold as private residences, while the remaining rooms will receive an … Read more