The breathtaking Bosporus Strait separates Europe and Asia in Istanbul, the historic city that once served as the capital of the Roman, Byzantine, Latin and Ottoman empires. Trade has shaped this crossroads since the Silk Road and Spice Route eras, and the city remains a vital global hub. One of Europe’s largest cities, Istanbul is … Read more

For a quick, satisfying way to start your morning, it’s hard to beat a great breakfast sandwich. New York City, a paradise for food lovers, boasts some of the most delicious and inventive breakfast sandwiches you can find. From classic egg-and-cheese on a bagel to elevated creations featuring artisanal breads, house-made spreads, and premium ingredients, … Read more

Human beings walking on water belongs to parable and myth more than daily life, yet at West Lake in Hangzhou the effect feels real. On warm, humid nights, elaborately costumed actors glide across a mirror-still lake from barely submerged barges and platforms as soft spotlights reveal their silhouettes. Hidden speakers fill the air with the … Read more

Croatia, a popular holiday destination on the Adriatic Sea, will be added to airberlin’s expanding route network next summer. To meet rising demand for coastal vacations, the German carrier is introducing four new services to the country. Beginning in mid-May 2016, weekly flights will operate from Berlin (TXL) and Düsseldorf (DUS) to Split (SPU) and … Read more

Royal Air Maroc has announced a new non-stop service between Manchester (MAN) and Casablanca (CMN). The Moroccan carrier will operate flights three times a week — Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday — beginning March 28. Manchester will become the third U.K. airport served by Royal Air Maroc on the Casablanca route, with flights operated on a … Read more

Chase has significantly revamped the Chase Sapphire Reserve card, introducing new rewards rates and a wide range of enhanced benefits. The updates were announced on June 23 and apply to cardmembers who had the card on or before that date. These changes take effect on October 26 and will be reflected in the card’s annual … Read more

Qatar Airways is expanding its network with a new route between Doha (DOH) and Edinburgh (EDI). Edinburgh becomes the carrier’s third destination in the United Kingdom, joining existing services to London Heathrow (LHR) and Manchester (MAN). The new Doha–Edinburgh service will operate five times a week beginning 28 May 2014, using Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft … Read more

Golf is more than simply getting the ball in the hole; it is a sensory experience that engages sight, sound and touch, and the surrounding elements—food, drink, lodging, people and activities—shape the memories that last for years. Nowhere is that truer than at Kauri Cliffs on New Zealand’s North Island. Since the resort opened in … Read more

A new Hawaiian Airlines nonstop between Boston (BOS) and Honolulu (HNL) is now the longest regularly scheduled domestic route in the United States. Previously, travelers from Boston bound for Hawai‘i typically had to connect on the West Coast. The direct service covers approximately 5,095 miles and launched on April 5, 2019, operating five times weekly … Read more

Mention Peru to most travelers and the conversation quickly turns to Machu Picchu. While the iconic citadel draws many visitors, Peru offers much more—especially for surfers prepared to explore its powerful Pacific coastline. Beyond the well-known ruins, Peru’s west coast delivers consistent swells, a wide variety of breaks and many uncrowded lineups. Although Peru hasn’t … Read more