Qatar Airways says it is operating normally despite a recent blockade imposed by four neighboring countries. In an official statement the airline confirmed its global operations remain stable and that it is proceeding with planned expansion. New services include flights to Dublin (DUB), with summer additions to Nice (NCE) and Skopje (SKP) scheduled for July. … Read more
Constructed in 2016 atop a building in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Rooftop Reds is the world’s first commercially viable rooftop vineyard. The nearly 15,000-square-foot rooftop features colorful seating among almost 200 grapevines, string lights and expansive views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn skylines. © Rooftop Reds Although the Brooklyn Navy Yard might not … Read more
Flowers in your tropical outdoor bathtub? Absolutely. Laucala Island in Fiji is a private luxury resort that delivers that intimate, indulgent experience and much more. Set across 3,500 acres of lush, tropical landscape, the resort comprises 25 secluded villas positioned among coconut plantations, wild orchid gardens, coral reefs, rainforest, and a dramatic volcanic peak. The … Read more
The inter-island ferry steamed along the east coast of Jost Van Dyke — the smallest of the British Virgin Islands’ four main islands, yet a longtime favorite of sailors and visitors. We disembarked at the Great Harbour dock and strolled past beachside shops and bars until we reached Foxy’s, a well-known bar and restaurant that … Read more
Besides sharing the same first letter, travel and technology have grown increasingly intertwined. Unless you’ve purposefully stayed off the grid, you’ve likely noticed how new electronic gadgets and mobile devices enhance nearly every aspect of a trip. While a smartphone can’t physically move you, it can solve many problems travelers face and improve how you … Read more
2020 has been an extraordinary year for travel. As borders gradually reopen and destinations, hotels and airlines prepare to welcome guests again, we celebrate the resilience of the travel industry and announce the winners of the eighth annual Leisure Lifestyle Awards. This reader-driven survey honors the best in leisure and lifestyle travel across categories including … Read more
Through July 30, the Springfield Art Museum in Springfield, Missouri, presents its first exhibition dedicated to the art and craft of enamelware. Holding Space: Contemporary Enamel Vessels brings together work by 10 distinguished local, national, and international artists to highlight the varied techniques and personal approaches used to create contemporary enamel vessels. © Courtesy of … Read more
Effective March 10, the renowned Orient-Express Hotels Ltd., operator of 45 luxury hotels and travel experiences, will be reborn as Belmond. “We are excited to enter the next chapter of our journey with a name that reflects our character, resonates with our guests and captures the breadth of our celebrated collection of hotels, river cruises … Read more
Through April 25, locals and visitors can relax in Chicago with specially priced packages and value-added amenities from Conrad Chicago, Hilton Chicago and Palmer House Hilton. The customizable Chicago Chillcation promotion lets guests choose between “Chill In” — enjoying enhanced comforts and services inside the hotel — or “Chill Out” — taking part in Chicago’s … Read more
Peering at sailboats slicing through the harbor from the sixth-floor roof-deck bar of the Envoy Hotel, it becomes clear that Boston truly sits on the Atlantic. For years the city underused its waterfront, but that has changed. When the Institute of Contemporary Art opened its striking building on the harbor’s edge in December 2006, the … Read more
