Taking public transportation can sometimes feel like a chore, but Brisbane’s CityCat ferries turn travel into a small adventure, much like San Francisco’s cable cars. These sleek blue-and-yellow catamarans look almost futuristic and attract riders simply with their style, even when passengers don’t have a specific destination in mind. The river scenery is a major … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: Traveling to Seattle in winter and spring means preparing for cool winds and frequent rain. I arrived on a Sunday for a week of meetings and found the Edgewater Hotel, located on Pier 67 along Alaskan Way, easy to spot as the only property sitting directly on Elliott Bay. A short driveway leads to … Read more

The 5-star Corinthia Hotel Prague has introduced a refined new lobby dining and drinking space, Lounge 62, alongside two contemporary boardrooms on the lobby floor. These additions complement the hotel’s existing conference and events facilities, offering elegant and functional options for both social and business gatherings. Positioned to meet the needs of business travelers who … Read more

With long stretches of white sand along its shoreline, Cape Cod is an idyllic summer destination just 90 minutes from Boston. In August, finding a place to park or a spot on the beach can be difficult, but visitors who come during the quieter months will discover a more relaxed, local pace and plenty of … Read more

The intimate luxury ship was created to explore the irresistible islands of French Polynesia. Scattered like emeralds across the turquoise waters of the South Pacific, the islands and atolls of French Polynesia possess a singular allure. Sun-drenched beaches, verdant rainforests and coral reefs teeming with colorful marine life await, alongside vibrant local cultures celebrated by … Read more

Located at Terranea Resort, the 102-acre oceanfront property in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, The Spa at Terranea has completed a $4.5 million renovation led by Los Angeles–based interior design firm RVD Associates. The 50,000-square-foot spa now features refreshed décor throughout, a redesigned entry and lobby, upgraded locker rooms and bathrooms, renovated treatment rooms and lounges, … Read more

The Fondation Beyeler in Riehen/Basel, Switzerland, marks its 20th anniversary with a major exhibition dedicated to Claude Monet, the pioneering figure of French Impressionism. The show concentrates on works painted from around 1880 into the early 20th century, and also includes a selection of late-period pieces that highlight Monet’s gradual engagement with early modernist tendencies. … Read more

When we stepped into The Spa at Four Seasons Tamarindo, after passing the softly lit boutique displays and locally painted wood carvings, a calm descended. Stone walls, warm earth tones, woven textiles and furniture made from natural materials gently connected us to the surrounding landscape. Large windows frame native plants and trees, reinforcing the sense … Read more

Travelers flying Air France’s premium cabins can enjoy newly designed Michelin-starred menus through October. French chefs Michel Roth and Anne-Sophie Pic have created refined dishes for La Première and long-haul business cabins departing from France, using carefully selected meats and fish, seasonal produce and high-quality vegetarian ingredients. © Air France – KLM   La Première … Read more

Two Mandarin Oriental hotels are celebrating romance with exclusive packages. Love is in the air at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur and Mandarin Oriental, Prague. The Romantic Rendezvous package at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur includes: Two nights’ accommodation Daily buffet breakfast for two at Mosaic restaurant or American breakfast served in-room Dinner for two at Mandarin … Read more