As I floated just above the water in a three-person sea canoe, I couldn’t help but grin at every ripple and splash of the Andaman Sea. Around us rose clusters of towering karst islands with soft, sandy beaches and dense jungle on their cliffs. Each island was ringed by sapphire water that served as our … Read more
As we move into the prime season for home renovation, now is a great time to take stock of current trends in interior design. Some fashions fade quickly, but others endure. The cluttered “found artifact” aesthetic has largely eased, while clean, Zen-inspired white minimalism and the quiet influence of mid-century modern design remain influential. With … Read more
Stuffing another bite of Alaskan king crab that tasted like it had been minutes from the sea, I found myself silently grateful for the 1960s experiment that introduced this delicious crustacean to the Barents Sea. Only three days into my Scandinavian trip, I was already enamored — not just with the food, but with the … Read more
Dubai Duty Free began the year strongly, reporting record annual sales of $1.91 billion for 2014, an increase of 7.36% compared with the previous year. The performance was supported by a new monthly sales high of $205.24 million in December 2014, up from $192 million the year before. Perfume was the leading category with sales … Read more
Philadelphia luxury hotel The Rittenhouse has unveiled a refreshed dining and cocktail experience in its newly redesigned outdoor courtyard. Open to both hotel guests and local residents, The Courtyard at The Rittenhouse is located on the lobby level and offers light bites and handcrafted cocktails in an elegant, historically inspired setting. The design retains original … Read more
New York’s LaGuardia Airport is planning an AirTrain rail connection to midtown Manhattan, and the project is moving forward with an upcoming environmental review — a pivotal step in the approval process. The proposed route would link LaGuardia with the Willets Point station, where travelers can connect to the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and … Read more
Extended time on the road can leave your skin feeling dry, dull and tired. Carrying a full array of skincare products isn’t always practical: many favorites don’t come in travel sizes, and liquid restrictions make packing even more complicated. Two compact solutions designed for travel-friendly skin renewal are Amarte Daily ExfoliPowder and Jane Iredale’s Dot … Read more
Beginning in 2018, more than 12,000 Alaska Airlines employees will begin wearing newly designed uniforms. Seattle-based designer Luly Yang was selected to create the collection as part of the airline’s recent brand refresh. “The uniform has to perform, it has to represent the brand and it has to represent the soul of the employees who … Read more
There seems to be an app for everything these days — from ordering groceries and playing games to hailing a ride or streaming TV. For travelers and busy professionals trying to navigate a new city while keeping up with daily commitments, the right mobile apps can make life significantly easier. If your work often brings … Read more
Air Astana will launch the first nonstop connection linking London Heathrow (LHR) and Astana (TSE), Kazakhstan’s capital, beginning October 29. This new direct service marks the first time the two capitals will be connected by a nonstop scheduled flight operated by the national carrier. The airline plans to operate the London–Astana route once weekly using … Read more