Nestled between sandy Pacific beaches and the snow-dusted Andes, Santiago is Chile’s largest city with a population exceeding five million. Founded in 1541 by conquistador Pedro de Valdivia, the capital blends modern skyscrapers like Gran Torre Santiago—the tallest building in Latin America—with well-preserved colonial mansions. As the country’s primary financial hub, Santiago also offers abundant … Read more
SITUATED LESS THAN EIGHT MILES from Madrid’s historic city center lies Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, commonly called Madrid-Barajas. Covering roughly 7,500 acres, it is one of Europe’s largest airports and handles tens of millions of passengers annually—50.4 million travelers used the airport in 2016 alone. Its strategic location makes Madrid-Barajas the primary gateway to the … Read more
Beach Enclave Villa Front © Beach Enclave Opening this November, Beach Enclave Long Bay on Providenciales in Turks & Caicos introduces a refined collection of luxury villa rentals ideal for travelers seeking privacy, space and exceptional coastal views. Situated at the calm eastern end of Long Bay, each residence is custom-designed to capture seascape vistas … Read more
Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts has unveiled The Marine & Lawn Grand Tour, a full-service VIP golf concierge program and a first-of-its-kind offering in the hospitality industry. With golf driving a large share of travel to the region—according to VisitScotland research, 79 percent of visitors say golf is the main reason for their trip—this … Read more
Beginning this fall, Spirit Airlines will introduce new nonstop routes from five major U.S. cities to Orlando International Airport (MCO). Strong demand—particularly during the low season and winter months—prompted the carrier to add service linking Orlando with Boston (BOS), Philadelphia (PHL) and Kansas City, Mo. (MCI). After those routes launch, Spirit will begin daily flights … Read more
The first hotel to open under the Orient Express brand began accepting bookings on December 4, marking the arrival of the brand’s refined hospitality in a standalone hotel setting. Orient Express La Minerva, located on Rome’s historic Piazza della Minerva, occupies the 17th-century Palazzo Fonseca and introduces travelers to an elevated blend of heritage and … Read more
British Airways has announced a new service linking London City Airport (LCY) with Düsseldorf Airport (DUS). The airline will operate the route three times daily beginning September 1, using Saab 2000 aircraft configured with 50 seats. Scheduled departures from London City are set for 6:35 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., with return flights from … Read more
Amid the celebrity sightings and notorious traffic, many visitors to Los Angeles miss the chance to explore the natural landscapes that form the backdrop to the city’s glamour. Trevor Morrow, a Los Angeles resident, guide and founder of The Los Angeles Hiking Company, aims to change that. He leads visitors on hikes through the winding … Read more
A sky filled with giant, colorful kites — count us in. Every year on November 1 in Guatemala, ancient Mayan customs are honored during the Día de los Muertos and All Saints’ Day kite festival. Visitors come to witness the striking display of handcrafted kites, the ritual decorating of graves, and the community gatherings that … Read more
Kempinski is expanding its footprint in Cuba with plans to develop the island’s first dedicated five-star resort. For the past two years Kempinski has managed Cuba’s first five-star city hotel, the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana. The brand’s next property, Cayo Guillermo Resort Kempinski, is scheduled to open in 2019. Situated roughly 310 miles … Read more