These exceptional hotels around the world demonstrate that breakfast truly can be the most important meal of the day. © Babylonstoren Babylonstoren At this South African hotel, farmhouse and gardens, breakfast is a hyper-seasonal experience at Babel restaurant. The menu draws on ingredients from the estate’s on-site gardens and nearby producers, offering house-made yogurt, honeycomb, … Read more

Yodeling and the legendary jazz at Montreux are well known, but Switzerland’s music scene offers much more — especially during summer festival season. This year’s outdoor line-up showcases a wide range of international and homegrown talent across scenic venues. From June 25–28, Open Air St. Gallen, the country’s oldest open-air music festival, returns with a … Read more

A perfect fall festival blends crisp, cool air, comforting seasonal food and activities for all ages. While many top autumn events have passed, several standout festivals remain on the calendar for the next few weeks. Below are seven fall festivals worth visiting before the season ends. © Larysa Dubinska | Dreamstime.com Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival … Read more

Hyatt is expanding its footprint in the United States with a second Hyatt Regency in Minnesota. Scheduled to open in early 2016, the Hyatt Regency Bloomington Central Station will be situated within Bloomington Central Station, an urban village centered on the city’s light rail hub. The new property will feature 302 guestrooms and suites, an … Read more

The classic Baltic seacoast on the German island of Usedom has long attracted visitors seeking the restorative benefits of seawater. Traditionally, small historic bathing cabins were carried into the water by attendants using poles mounted along the cabin sides, allowing bathers to be immersed while preserving privacy. Today, visitors can experience the island’s spa heritage … Read more

Just one day to explore the enchanting Portuguese town of Sintra? A brief visit should include a tour of its most famous palaces and castles. Start at the extraordinary Pena Palace, with its multicolored towers and fairy-tale turrets. Built in 19th-century Romantic Revival style and designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, the palace sits within … Read more

Last month marked a significant step forward for sustainable travel when Carnival Corporation began building a new class of cruise ships powered entirely by liquefied natural gas (LNG). As one of the cleanest-burning fossil fuels, LNG will supply 100% of these vessels’ onboard power under Carnival’s Green Cruising initiative. This development represents an important environmental … Read more

In recent years, being involuntarily bumped from a flight or asked to volunteer your seat in exchange for travel credit or incentives has become less common. According to a U.S. Department of Transportation report, airlines have shifted practices to avoid overbooking and minimize the number of passengers denied boarding. United Airlines has been particularly active … Read more

Avalon Waterways, known for operating Europe’s only fleet of suite ships, will introduce two new vessels this spring: the 128-passenger Avalon Artistry II in April and the 166-passenger Avalon Expression in May. The company also confirmed plans to add three more river ships in 2014. The additions—Avalon Impression, Avalon Illumination, and Avalon Poetry II—will expand … Read more

The Muttontown Club, founded in 1962, ranks among Long Island’s most distinguished and well-maintained golf courses. Set around an elegant Georgian mansion that serves as the clubhouse, the property combines classic architecture and a thoughtfully routed course for a memorable day of golf. Construction of the mansion began in the early 20th century and was … Read more