Wellness travelers need look no further than Naïa Resort and Spa, Belize’s first destination spa. Opened in January on the Placencia Peninsula, the luxury resort sits along a mile of sandy beach bordered by lush forest and calm lagoons — an ideal setting for its focused wellness offerings. The Naïa Experience is built on the … Read more
Crystal has unveiled the Owner’s Suite aboard Crystal Grace, marking the first time this residential-scale category appears on a Crystal ocean vessel. The expansive suite raises the bar for onboard living with 1,950 square feet of interior space and a 1,965 square-foot veranda designed for privacy, comfort and panoramic ocean views. “We’re introducing a suite … Read more
Royal Retreats at select Taj Hotel Group properties — including Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur, Rambagh Palace in Jaipur, Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur and Taj Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad — invite discerning travelers to experience regal luxury in suites that once served as private sanctuaries for kings and princes. Offered through Sept. 30, these … Read more
PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT serves the greater Philadelphia region as the primary airport for the nation’s seventh-largest metropolitan area. Handling roughly 30 million passengers each year, PHL supports 25 airlines—including all major U.S. carriers—and offers nearly 500 daily departures to about 130 destinations worldwide. Located just seven miles from downtown, the airport provides convenient access to … Read more
Cities around the world welcome St. Patrick’s Day with parades, music, dance and festive traditions. Below is a curated list of ten cities known for memorable celebrations of Irish culture and community spirit. 1. Atlanta In Atlanta, parade participants often form a human Irish flag, a striking display of national pride and unity. Local bands, … Read more
Hyatt Hotels has announced a major expansion across the Middle East and the Gulf Cooperation Council with signed management agreements for 14 new Hyatt-branded properties. The new portfolio spans Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Centric, Hyatt Place and Hyatt House, and will significantly increase the company’s regional footprint. Currently, Hyatt operates 14 hotels … Read more
Andaz 5th Avenue has partnered with Amazon Publishing to highlight the hotel’s cultural ties to New York City. The hotel will offer a curated, rotating collection of books—selected by Amazon Publishing—available in each of its 47 suites. Every title is accompanied by a bookmark that explains the program and shares the inspiration behind each selection. … Read more
British Airways has announced a multimillion-pound investment to upgrade dining in its short-haul business-class cabins. Since mid-September, passengers in Club Europe have been served refreshed menus featuring improved recipes and signature warm breads. The dishes emphasize regional sourcing, using ingredients such as Herefordshire roast beef, British-reared pork sausage and a selection of British cheeses. On … Read more
We’re proud to present the 19th annual GT Tested Reader Survey awards in our December issue. Join us on Dec. 6 at The Ritz-Carlton LA Live in Los Angeles as we celebrate the best the travel industry offers—choices made by you, our readers. I just returned from a memorable river voyage aboard the AmaPrima, one … Read more
TripAdvisor has revealed its picks for the world’s top landmarks, determined by analyzing reviews and ratings of notable sites over the past year. These Travelers’ Choice award-winning landmarks draw millions of visitors annually and showcase some of the most remarkable achievements of human creativity and engineering. According to Barbara Messing, TripAdvisor’s chief marketing officer, travelers … Read more