Six Senses is recognized for its strong commitment to sustainability. The luxury brand reviewed its 2022 performance across resorts, residences and spas and highlights measurable progress in energy and water use, habitat and endangered species protection, and restoration as well as community and cultural heritage initiatives. © Six Senses Ninh Van Bay “We are proud … Read more

If San Francisco is the model for a thriving tech city, Lisbon is its European counterpart. Often described as a gateway between Africa and Europe, Portugal’s capital sits by one of the continent’s busiest ports and features the Ponte 25 de Abril, a bridge that echoes San Francisco’s Golden Gate. Lisbon’s steep streets and iconic … Read more

Essque Zalu Zanzibar is an intimate boutique hotel set in a natural cove on Zanzibar’s northeast coast. Blending contemporary luxury with a strong sense of place, the property sits between the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean and verdant coastal forest. At Essque Zalu Zanzibar, guests can craft their own version of paradise and enjoy … Read more

I have lost count of the number of people I know who have rafted the Amazon, chased icebergs in the Arctic or hiked the entire Appalachian Trail. Admirable though those feats are, I prefer my adventures mild — the over-easy sort. So when I needed a break from bustling Istanbul, I passed on Cappadocia’s balloons … Read more

The Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon is now offering takeaway service, so you don’t need to dress up to enjoy its fine-dining cuisine. Locals and visitors staying elsewhere can order the hotel’s signature dishes to go. The takeaway menu covers a wide range: breakfast assortments, lunchtime sandwiches and salads, cocktail canapés, and gourmet lunch boxes. … Read more

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina has announced a major expansion that will create one of the West Coast’s largest event destinations. Situated near the San Diego Convention Center, the hotel already features extensive meeting facilities, including 47 meeting rooms and roughly 80,000 square feet of event space. To better serve business and event planners, the … Read more

Cancún has earned its reputation as a lively spring-break playground for good reason. Situated on the Yucatán Peninsula along the Caribbean Sea, the city attracts travelers looking for sun-soaked beaches, vibrant nightlife and a relaxed, judgment-free atmosphere. Days in Cancún can be as slow or as active as you like. Many visitors unwind at luxurious … Read more

The co-pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525 deliberately crashed the aircraft into the French Alps, officials announced at a Thursday morning press conference. Marseille prosecutor Brice Robin said the co-pilot, 28-year-old German national Andreas Lubitz, “wanted to destroy the aircraft.” According to authorities, Lubitz prevented the captain from re-entering the cockpit after a bathroom break and … Read more

For gearheads of a certain age (please don’t call us old-timers), there’s a question to savor: which racetrack is the greatest in the world? Memories come back easily. We remember favorite televised races, afternoons in the bleachers as V8 engines screamed by in a blue haze, and the rare, unforgettable moments behind the wheel on … Read more

The Omni Grove Park Inn in North Carolina invites travelers to experience genuine Southern hospitality and the vivid scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains with a range of unique seasonal offerings. Following a recent renovation, the 513-room resort is presenting several family-friendly fall add-ons, including whitewater rafting on the French Broad River, scenic drives along … Read more