Looking for winter-weather relief? Discover it at the new Santa Lucía Jungle Hacienda in Costa Rica, a member of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. Nestled about 90 minutes from San José on the edge of Carara National Park along the Tárcoles River, the property sits in a lush tropical enclave and offers 87 rooms with mountain and … Read more

Travelers seeking a glimpse of paradise can find a convincing preview at the Billy Graham Center Museum in Wheaton, Ill., where a gallery lined with soft white clouds and ethereal choral music evokes heaven. For many visitors, however, the truest version of paradise is a real-life trip to the Maldives. Composed of 1,190 coral islands, … Read more

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines now offers an augmented reality feature that helps travelers quickly check whether their hand baggage meets permitted size limits. Integrated into the KLM app, the tool uses a smartphone camera to project a transparent, virtual KLM suitcase next to a traveler’s real bag, allowing an immediate visual comparison of dimensions. At … Read more

In 2017, Lonely Planet named Adelaide’s West End one of Australia’s coolest neighbourhoods. More recently, Adelaide ranked third for best lifestyle in The Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2021 Global Livability Index, reflecting a city that continues to grow in appeal. Situated on the west side of Adelaide’s Central Business District, the West End is a sunlit, … Read more

The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that involuntary denials of boarding, commonly known as “bumping,” fell to a record low for U.S. airlines. Between July and September 2017 the 12 largest U.S. carriers involuntarily denied boarding to 2,745 ticketed passengers. With about 177 million passengers traveling during that quarter, the rate was just 0.15 involuntary … Read more

Lufthansa is elevating the in-flight dining experience with a new restaurant-style service in its business-class cabin on long-haul flights. Passengers will benefit from a more personalized approach: flight attendants take individual orders, and meals are presented on service plates instead of on traditional trays or trolleys. Plates are served directly from the galley, creating a … Read more

Turkish Airlines will expand its route network next year by launching new nonstop service between Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST). The new route is scheduled to begin on June 3, 2014, and will operate three times weekly on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Flights will be operated with Airbus A330-300 aircraft configured … Read more

Belgium’s charm shines with five notable new museums in Mons. The city’s 17th-century UNESCO World Heritage landmark, the Belfry of Mons—known locally as “el catiau”—is now open to visitors. You can climb 365 steps to reach the tower and its set of 49 bells housed in sandstone and blue stone, then enjoy some of Belgium’s … Read more

Kerala offers an ideal escape from the rush of Mumbai. This lush, coconut-fringed state on India’s southwest coast — its name literally meaning “land of coconuts” — is famous for tranquil backwaters, misty hills, tea and spice plantations, sun-kissed beaches, wildlife reserves and verdant rice paddies. Kerala also preserves distinctive cultural traditions such as Kathakali … Read more

Resembling large wood-and-glass pods rising gently from the lakeside slopes of Canha, Portugal, Herdade do Moinho Novo is a secluded retreat just 35 minutes from Lisbon. The small hotel comprises eight individually styled chalets, each air-conditioned and thoughtfully laid out with a fully equipped kitchenette, a bedroom, a bathroom and a living area. Every unit … Read more