New York City hosts countless museums across its five boroughs, but the New Museum in Manhattan—dedicated exclusively to contemporary art—has become a focal point as it nears the fall opening of a 60,000-square-foot expansion. Designed by OMA with Shohei Shigematsu and Rem Koolhaas in collaboration with Cooper Robertson, the expansion will significantly increase the museum’s … Read more

The holiday season in Berlin is enchanting, drawing roughly half a million extra visitors from across Germany and around the world to enjoy the city’s famous Christmas markets. More than 60 markets open from the last week of November and run through Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve, offering a wide variety of festive shopping … Read more

PHOTO: © FRANCIS X. GALLAGHER EMBARKATION/DISEMBARKATION: We flew Air France business class from Los Angeles to Papeete and spent the night at the Hilton Hotel Tahiti. Early the next day a car took us to the port to board Star Breeze for a 10-day Tahiti & the Tuamotu Islands cruise with the Global Traveler Globility … Read more

Red Savannah recently launched three new itineraries that explore the Trans Bhutan Trail, which officially opens on Sept. 28. This 250-mile footpath connects Haa in western Bhutan to Trashigang in the east, traversing diverse landscapes, remote villages and historic sites. The new itineraries are designed for different interests and activity levels, from short cultural walks … Read more

British Airways is upgrading the passenger experience on 18 selected Boeing 747 aircraft with a comprehensive cabin refresh. Starting in August 2015, the work will include installation of Panasonic’s next-generation eX3 in-flight entertainment system, new carpets, curtains and improved seat foams to deliver a more comfortable and modern journey. The eX3 system will feature larger, … Read more

Let’s talk geology. Caribbean islands fall into three main types: volcanic (most of the Lesser Antilles, from Saba down to Grenada), continental fragments (including Cuba, Jamaica and Trinidad) and limestone remnants of coral reefs (notably the Bahamas and — relevant here — Turks and Caicos). Now economics. Limestone islands generally lack the mineral resources found … Read more

Adventures by Disney, known for delivering stress-free, guided group vacations, has expanded its river cruise offerings with AmaWaterways for 2017. The line will extend its popular season on the Danube River and introduce new sailings along the Rhine River, including a food and wine–themed itinerary designed for adults. Culinary director John State and master sommelier … Read more

Air New Zealand’s newest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners include expanded premium seating, adding nine more Business Premier seats and 12 additional premium-economy positions to the cabin. “Since we introduced the Dreamliner, we have seen strong customer demand for our award-winning Business Premier and premium-economy cabins and the products and service that come with these. Increasing the … Read more

Sanctuary Retreats has unveiled the newly rebuilt Sanctuary Chief’s Camp in Botswana. The refreshed flagship property now operates as a luxurious safari camp featuring 10 newly constructed pavilions and an expansive suite. Situated on Chief’s Island in the renowned Moremi Game Reserve within the Okavango Delta—often called the “predator capital of Africa”—the camp offers a … Read more

The anticipated summer release of Universal’s Jurassic World, the fourth film in the Jurassic Park franchise, has made Velociraptors and T. rex a hot dinner-table topic—especially when kids are around. If your family trip takes you to Alberta, Canada, plan a stop at the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller to see a world-class collection of … Read more