Qantas customers departing from Los Angeles (LAX) now have a calm, stylish retreat at the airport: the airline has opened a new Qantas First Lounge. Designed by Australian industrial designer Marc Newson, the lounge draws on the acclaimed design of Qantas First Lounges in Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL). The spacious facility accommodates more than … Read more

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is expanding in India with a new property scheduled to open later this year in Kochi. Conveniently located near the city center and Cochin International Airport, the hotel will cater to both business and leisure travelers with a broad range of facilities. The Kochi property will feature an executive lounge and … Read more

For travelers seeking history, dramatic landscapes, and a touch of medieval fantasy, a British Isles cruise delivers unforgettable sights and excursions — including a dedicated Game of Thrones location tour. Discover the real-world settings that inspired George R.R. Martin’s realm of ice and fire on a guided Game of Thrones tour offered as part of … Read more

Results of the 2017 Skytrax World Airline Awards named Qatar Airways as Airline of the Year. Air Canada earned the Best Airline in North America title and placed 29th among the world’s airlines. Akbar Al Baker, chief executive of the Qatar Airways Group, said in a press release that being named the World’s Best Airline … Read more

An African safari can be the trip of a lifetime, even for seasoned travelers. Yet the chance to see the “big five” — lions, African elephants, Cape buffalo, leopards and rhinoceroses — roaming freely in the wild is under grave threat. Poaching and illegal trade are pushing some species toward extinction within a few decades. … Read more

Virgin Australia is redefining the economy travel experience with the introduction of Economy X, a new offering designed to increase comfort and convenience both on the ground and in the air across its network. As a first-of-its-kind product in Australia’s domestic market, Economy X upgrades the standard economy experience by providing extra legroom, designated overhead … Read more

In today’s world, preparing for retirement is largely an individual responsibility. Even after you stop working, income taxes remain a reality, so age-based tax planning should be a central element of your overall retirement strategy. If you are approaching or already in your 50s, several milestones can open opportunities to boost your savings and shape … Read more

Anyone traveling to Rajasthan in northern India has likely heard of Udaipur’s enduring allure. Renowned for its shimmering lakes and marble palaces, the city is often regarded by travelers and connoisseurs of beauty as one of the world’s most romantic destinations. Mughal architecture reflecting on still waters highlights a remarkable feat of engineering. Frequently called … Read more

“The countries and small towns that lie around the Arctic Circle are remote, and their communities create their own ways to celebrate and compete. Every two years, they host the Arctic Games, a gathering inspired by traditional Inuit culture. Participants from Canada, Norway, Alaska, Russia and Greenland come together to take part in a variety … Read more

Soaring above the Elbe riverfront in Hamburg in a striking blend of brick and glass, the Elbphilharmonie concert hall accommodates 2,100 people in its main auditorium and includes two smaller performance spaces. Designed by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron, the building’s upper glass façade evokes the image of a ship arriving on the river, … Read more