The buttercup-yellow façade of Ocean House is a familiar sight along Watch Hill on Rhode Island’s coast. Rebuilt carefully on the footprint of an earlier Victorian hotel that once stood there, the property recaptures the elegance and seaside grace of its predecessor. Perched above the Atlantic, the resort blends classic architecture with modern comforts. Ocean … Read more
Frequent travelers between New York and Singapore may have reason to celebrate. Bloomberg recently reported that Singapore Airlines is in discussions with both Boeing and Airbus about bringing back a direct nonstop service on the route. Singapore Airlines halted its nonstop 19-hour flight in 2013 after determining the service was not profitable. That route had … Read more
No city likes to be second, yet history, geography and chance have left many nations with a clear runner-up city. In Japan that role often falls to Osaka, a vibrant metropolis that lives in the shadow of Tokyo but asserts its own distinct character and strengths. Osaka’s standing has changed through the centuries. For a … Read more
Celebrating its 10th anniversary of bringing calm and restorative spa services to airports, XpresSpa is inviting travelers to enjoy Three Doses of Wellness. Available throughout March for $60, this limited-edition treatment pairs three of XpresSpa’s most requested services: a targeted neck and back massage, the Stress & Tension Eliminator, and an express manicure. To mark … Read more
Founded in 1857 in Sonoma County, Buena Vista is California’s oldest continuously operating winery and still produces notable wines. Sonoma County is also home to more than 400 other wineries spread across its roughly one million acres. About 60,000 acres of vineyard plantings sit on as many as 50 different soil types within 17 American … Read more
Celebrity chef and former Top Chef contestant Marcus Samuelsson will open a two-month pop-up restaurant, Samuelsson at HP, at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess in Bermuda. Running from June 3 to Aug. 3, the pop-up previews Samuelsson’s full restaurant slated to open at the hotel in May 2015. The menu is designed to honor Bermudian culture … Read more
Spirit Airlines is continuing to restore and expand its Caribbean network following the severe hurricane season last year. Beginning at the end of May, Spirit will launch nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Henry E. Rohlsen Airport on St. Croix. Flights will operate three times weekly — on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays — … Read more
© Michal Bednarek | Dreamstime.comAs winter storms fade and temperatures begin to climb, early spring is a great time to plan a getaway. To welcome the new season, here are standout warm-weather destinations to visit in early spring, ranging from France and Spain to New Orleans and Japan. Each offers milder weather, fewer crowds than … Read more
Boston is in full stride. To coincide with the 118th Boston Marathon, the spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston is offering “Runners’ Revive,” a 50-minute massage designed to warm, soothe and restore fatigued legs and feet. The treatment uses targeted massage techniques to help flush lactic acid from sore muscles and revitalize the body. Mandarin Oriental’s … Read more
Discover Europe at your own pace with self-guided cycling tours that combine freedom, comfort, and deeply local experiences. This summer, Pure Adventures, a company known for crafting thoughtful itineraries for cycling vacations across Europe and the U.K., unveils a new route highlighting the scenic and cultural richness of coastal Portugal. “In Europe, it’s still possible … Read more