© HAMSTERMAN –DREAMSTIME.COM This image, credited to HAMSTERMAN on Dreamstime, presents a close-up seasonal scene that evokes the atmosphere of December. The composition highlights textures and subtle lighting, capturing a quiet, reflective mood common to end-of-year imagery. The muted tones and soft focus suggest warmth and nostalgia, making it suitable for editorial use, holiday features, … Read more

After more than 20 hours across multiple flights and long waits at airport gates for delayed connections, my skin bore the toll of recycled cabin air. By the time I arrived in Macao, I felt ten years older: dull, dehydrated skin and sleep-deprived eyes shadowed by heavy bags. Although I was in Macao for work, … Read more

TAP Air Portugal has announced two new nonstop routes to the United States. Beginning next June, the airline will launch service between Lisbon (LIS) and both Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Washington, D.C. (IAD). Each route will operate five weekly round-trip flights. The Chicago schedule will run Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Flights depart Chicago … Read more

Want to discover Rome in a fresh, active way? Join a private running or walking tour through the Eternal City with ArcheoRunning, founded by art historian and certified guide Isabella Calidonna. As a coach certified by FIDAL (Italian Athletics Federation) and CONI (Italian National Olympic Committee), she leads engaging tours that combine fitness, local insight, … Read more

The city of Shanghai has raised the bar for luxury with the opening of a self-styled 7-star hotel on the Bund, the city’s prestigious waterfront along the Huangpu River. Wanda Reign on the Bund opened in June 2016 and quickly became a preferred address for China’s affluent travelers and social scene. While there is no … Read more

MINNEAPOLIS shines across many arenas: a storied music legacy (Prince remained rooted here), a rich collection of galleries and museums, and a strong draw for professional sports and major events. Sharing the “Twin Cities” identity with neighboring St. Paul, Minneapolis gained national attention as the host of Super Bowl LII in 2018, showcasing the new … Read more

THE RELAXATION STARTS NOW, in Johannesburg International Airport. Few travellers can say that with certainty. The security queues, the bustle around the duty-free shops and the frequent announcements feel distant — because they are. The main passenger terminals lie across the airfield. Here we are in the private Fireblade VIP Terminal, enjoying Nederburg Sauvignon Blanc … Read more

Monaco is synonymous with glamour, where helicopter transfers from the nearest airport are as familiar as taxis. This tiny principality on the French Riviera feels made for a girls’ getaway—compact yet overflowing with luxury, sun-soaked coastlines, and unforgettable experiences reminiscent of Grace Kelly’s elegant era. Though Monaco is roughly half the size of New York’s … Read more

Mendocino County — celebrated for its wines and agricultural bounty — welcomes crab season with the 15th Annual Crab, Wine & Beer Festival. Highlighting fresh Pacific seafood and regional gourmet fare, the festival centers on local Dungeness crab and features events such as the Crab Cake Cook-Off and a Wine Tasting Competition. From Jan. 17–26, … Read more

Internationally acclaimed design studio Baranowitz + Kronenberg has unveiled its latest European hospitality project, MR PORTER London, developed in collaboration with The Entourage Group. Situated beneath the Hilton Park Lane in Mayfair, the 2,297-square-foot restaurant reinterprets the modern steakhouse with a design inspired by the Tyburn River, the hidden watercourse that runs beneath central London. … Read more