The Westin brand has reached a milestone with its 200th property, The Westin Chongqing Liberation Square in China. The brand continues to expand in China with three more openings planned: The Westin Zhujiajian Resort in Zhoushan, The Westin Blue Bay Resort in Qingshui Bay, Hainan, and The Westin Haikou in Hainan. Overall, Westin expects nine … Read more

Spend a night among wolves while searching for the Northern Lights at the newly opened Wolf Lodge in Narvik, Norway, a growing Arctic tourism destination. The lodge offers a rare opportunity to observe wolves in their natural environment as part of the “Night with the Wolves” program by Off The Map Travel. Located inside an … Read more

Oslo Parliament Building © Alena Stalmashonak | DreamstimeOslo, Norway’s dynamic capital, has been a center for trade, finance and industry since the 11th century. Today it blends a rich history with contemporary culture, architecture and design. To get the most from a visit, explore the city’s museums, parks, historic sites and vibrant culinary scene. © … Read more

The great thing about high-end steakhouses with a national presence such as Ocean Prime is that you can expect fresh, flavorful, beautifully presented food no matter which location you visit. Responding to strong customer demand at outposts in fashionable cities like Beverly Hills, Chicago, Denver Tech Center, Kansas City and Phoenix, Ocean Prime’s headquarters has … Read more

ARIA Resort & Casino, one of the newest and most luxurious resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, has unveiled significant upgrades to its fitness offerings, improving technology, recovery options and innovative workout experiences for guests. The resort’s 6,000-square-foot fitness center, situated adjacent to the spa and salon and featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the … Read more

Raffles Singapore is honoring one of the world’s most famous cocktails: the Singapore Sling. Celebrated as a signature drink of the nation, the fruity cocktail marks its 100th anniversary this year. Invented in 1915 at the Long Bar in Raffles Singapore by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon, the Singapore Sling quickly gained international popularity and remains … Read more

Lufthansa now offers early seat reservations for certain economy fare classes, but passengers will pay a fee for the privilege. Starting April 28, travelers on long-haul flights with tickets booked in fare classes W, S, T, L, and K can pay an additional €25 (approximately $35) per seat to reserve their seat in advance. Those … Read more

“WHAT GOES UP …” We all know how that sentence ends. Recently, the stock market has pulled back, and while no one can predict exactly how deep the decline will be, which stocks will suffer most, or how long it will last, one thing is certain: corrections are inevitable. Attempting to time the market is … Read more

Every morning Chef Gaz Herbert, culinary director of Todos Santos Boutique Hotel, walks to Agricole Tienda de Campo, a 37-acre farm cooperative just 12 minutes away, to select the produce he will use in the hotel’s restaurant that evening. He wanders through fields of sweet strawberries and beds of vibrant vegetables, choosing the freshest organic … Read more

Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa has opened its doors to guests this week. The 181-room, all-sea-view resort marks Outrigger’s first property in the Indian Ocean and represents the company’s 45th hotel either operating or in development across eight countries. “Expanding the Outrigger brand into the Indian Ocean reflects our strategic commitment to develop exceptional beachfront … Read more