THE BASICS PHOTO: © AIR PREMIA Name: Peter Sim Title: CEO Company, city: Air Premia; Seoul, South Korea First job: I served in the U.S. Army from 1997 to 2000, which was an invaluable formative experience. After my service I began my career as a corporate lawyer. Where to next: Air Premia is a startup … Read more
The BodyHoliday, an award-winning resort on the northern tip of St Lucia, will become the first Caribbean property to offer in-room tablets from Crave Interactive, a specialist in tablet- and app-based guest solutions for upscale hotels. “We’re delighted to be supplying our technology to The BodyHoliday,” said Tim Butterworth, commercial director at Crave. “Our in-room … Read more
Millions of visitors each year walk the uneven, hand-laid cobblestones of River Street in Savannah, exploring the dozens of shops, restaurants, hotels and attractions housed in the former cotton warehouses that line the Savannah River. Last year the city’s riverfront changed dramatically with the opening of the $375 million Plant Riverside District, which extended the … Read more
Ireland’s newest castle hotel is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2018 in the lush County Kildare, roughly an hour from Dublin. Originally built in 1180, Kilkea Castle and its 180-acre estate have undergone an extensive five-year, $30 million restoration. The property combines historical charm with modern luxury, featuring 11 beautifully appointed rooms … Read more
If you know West Ireland, the name Lisdoonvarna likely brings to mind the town’s famous Matchmaking Festival. Running every September since 1858, the festival draws hundreds of visitors each year searching for connection and conversation. © Wild Honey Inn Beyond the festival, Lisdoonvarna offers another attraction: the Wild Honey Inn, tucked on the edge … Read more
With International Tea Day on May 20 approaching, plan a visit to Victoria, British Columbia, to enjoy its long-standing tea traditions. Since the 1840s, when the British introduced formal tea service, afternoon and high tea have been an integral part of Victoria’s social life. Today the city offers many refined venues where both locals and … Read more
River cruises offer intimate settings, smaller staff-to-passenger ratios, and personalized dining, while also providing deeper cultural, culinary and historical immersion than many other kinds of travel. European waterways such as the Rhine, Rhône and Danube and North American routes like the Mississippi and the St. Lawrence connect iconic cities with lesser-known towns, creating itineraries that … Read more
For travelers seeking an urban escape that still offers a calm break from city life, consider staying at one of these luxury properties: © COMO Metropolitan London COMO Metropolitan London Located in prestigious Mayfair, COMO Metropolitan London is an elegant base for exploring the city while enjoying restorative downtime. The hotel’s COMO Shambhala Urban Escape … Read more
New for 2019, luxury tour operator Artisans of Leisure unveiled a range of engaging, well-crafted itineraries. Below are the highlights of those distinctive journeys. Best of Piedmont The Best of Piedmont itinerary offers intimate private access to some of the region’s most celebrated restaurant kitchens and wineries. Guests can join truffle hunts, take hands-on cooking … Read more
Montreal invites you to spend a night or two in several outstanding new accommodations. Among them is Hotel William Gray, a luxury property overlooking Place Jacques-Cartier in the heart of the historic district. The eco-friendly boutique Renaissance Montreal Downtown Hotel occupies prime real estate just steps from Phillips Square and Christ Church Cathedral. Daytime activities … Read more
