Set sail aboard the African Dream with the new Southern Africa Safari Cruise from Natural Habitat Adventures. Renowned for sustainable nature travel, Natural Habitat Adventures has created an 11-day small-group wildlife expedition that explores Zimbabwe’s floodplains, sandveld and riverbanks—habitats that support elephants, buffalo, lions and leopards. On Safari © Dana Allen The journey combines riverboat … Read more

Founded in 2003 in Santa Monica, California, Movember rose to prominence with a simple, memorable campaign: grow a moustache during November to spark conversations about men’s mental health and cancer. Its core message — that men should feel good, do good, and look good — reflects a broader shift in wellness: more spas and salons … Read more

IS THERE ANYWHERE truly remote in the modern world? One place that still qualifies is Juma Lodge. For two nights at this rustic stilted hotel on a tributary of the Brazilian Amazon, our laptops and cellphones were effectively useless. With no outside distractions, we had to focus entirely on the immediate environment. Such experiences are … Read more

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has expanded its Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts brand in Greece by reopening the historic King George Hotel in Athens. The property, relaunched earlier this month as King George, a Luxury Collection Hotel, occupies a prime location between the Hellenic Parliament and the fashionable Voukourestiou Street, within easy walking distance … Read more

Qantas has introduced a new series of amenity kits for its international business-class passengers. Launched on May 1, the kits were created in collaboration with Australian artists, photographers and digital creators and are intended to combine practical use with distinctive, locally inspired design. The collection includes gender-specific options — two styles marketed toward men and … Read more

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, written by Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known as Lewis Carroll. To celebrate that milestone, Oxford River Cruises is offering a themed outing called the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, a river excursion that follows the same Thames rowing route Carroll took on … Read more

From Geneva and Zürich you can easily enjoy a day trip to the Alps — not necessarily the famous resorts such as Zermatt, St. Moritz or Verbier, but a number of smaller, lesser-known ski areas that still offer excellent terrain and a rewarding day on the slopes. Starting from Zürich, Flumserberg is the most convenient … Read more

Adventure small-ship cruise operator Aurora Expeditions invites travelers to discover Antarctica and the Arctic with special Wave Season offers designed for 2025 and 2026 voyages. Bookings made through March 31 qualify for substantial savings, with discounts of up to $6,500 per person on select departures. © Michael Baynes Highlights of the Wave Season savings include … Read more

THIS YEAR, BERLIN celebrates the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Reunified, the city’s 12 boroughs each have distinct characters. Although adjacent, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf and Mitte — two longtime favorites — still feel remarkably different, a reminder of how the Wall once split the city. Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, once the heart of West Berlin and … Read more

If birds have been on your mind lately, head to the Columbia Valley in southeast British Columbia, nestled between the Rocky and Purcell mountains. This region—now part of the BC Bird Trail—features welcoming communities surrounded by wetlands and a growing variety of bird species. In spring, you can spot striking horned grebes, lively songbirds and … Read more