THE CONCEPT OF A WORKING WINERY in the heart of Manhattan became reality in 2008 when Michael Dorf leased a Varick Street building and opened City Winery. By combining a boutique winery with a restaurant, concert venue and event spaces for receptions, parties and meetings, Dorf established a multifaceted destination. That success led to additional … Read more

Perched amid a patch of native Jordanian vegetation with sweeping views of old Amman and the Citadel, the Wild Jordan Center is a distinctive, eco-friendly gathering place designed for families and friends. Developed by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature in collaboration with a local Ammani architecture firm, this multipurpose venue invites visitors … Read more

World-renowned British conservationist David Bellamy once said, “The best example of conservation of biodiversity I have ever seen – Grootbos says it with flowers.” Visiting Grootbos reveals why: it is a truly exceptional nature destination that blends outstanding conservation with unforgettable guest experiences. Located under two hours from Cape Town and overlooking the dramatic Walker … Read more

The long, warm days of summer are an ideal time to refocus on fitness — and even better when you can rest in a beautifully restored Art Nouveau castle. Parkschlösschen Bad Wildstein, known for its authentic Ayurvedic programs, sits along the western edge of Germany near Traben-Trarbach and the Moselle River. The elegant hotel blends … Read more

Known for its nitrogen-rich thermal springs and curative mud deposits, Bulgaria has a long tradition of balneology and wellness that dates back to the early Thracians, who practiced healing therapies in warm waters. Today, wellness tourism in Bulgaria focuses on water-based treatments at more than 500 natural springs across the country, with body therapies that … Read more

Powered originally by oars and sails, the world’s first seafaring vessels produced virtually no emissions. That began to change in the 18th century when engineers adapted the steam engine for maritime use and later introduced diesel propulsion. Over time, ocean-going ships became increasingly dependent on fossil fuels. PHOTO:© HURTIGRUTEN GROUP Today, as scrutiny of cruise … Read more

JetBlue and Delta Air Lines have announced plans to begin testing biometric boarding methods in the coming months. These trials will explore replacing traditional printed and mobile boarding passes with biometric credentials such as facial recognition and fingerprint authentication, with the goal of speeding up processes and improving the passenger experience. JetBlue has already run … Read more

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. has relaunched its Casinos at Sea rewards program, now allowing passengers to earn and use rewards across casinos on Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas ships. The program operates across all 24 onboard casinos across the three brands, offering access to more than 4,000 games. Members earn … Read more

British Airways has expanded trials of biometric boarding at Los Angeles (LAX), Orlando (MCO), Miami (MIA) and New York (JFK) airports. The airline began testing biometric gates at Los Angeles International in November and reported that the technology helped board more than 400 customers in 22 minutes — roughly half the time typically required without … Read more

Your iPhone already serves as a compact multitool—camera, calculator, messenger and more. Now it can help keep your clothes and surfaces neat, too, thanks to a new line of lint-removing, antimicrobial iPhone cases from Stitched. Stitched Color Varieties © Stitched These cases use a woven antimicrobial stitching that lets you sweep away lint, dandruff and … Read more