Based on a recent reader survey conducted by Condé Nast Traveler, Virgin America has been named the best airline in the United States. Respondents consistently praised the carrier for its design, onboard technology and service that together create a modern, comfortable flying experience. Since launching in 2007, Virgin America has repeatedly emerged as a favorite … Read more
On the Ground: JAL appeals to business travelers with its well-appointed Executive Class, also called Seasons. The airline’s attentive service and nods to Japanese design and cuisine begin before takeoff at JFK’s Terminal 1, where passengers are invited to the Sakura Lounge. The lounge is a spacious, quiet area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the runways. … Read more
Air France has introduced menus created by three‑Michelin‑star chef Dominique Crenn for La Première and business cabins on all flights departing the United States. Launched on Feb. 1, these menus are currently served from Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), Newark (EWR), San Francisco (SFO) and Seattle (SEA), with all U.S. departures scheduled to … Read more
“The secret was out. One of the greatest poets of the 20th century was one of our own.” That is how Gillian Clarke, who has served as the national poet of Wales since 2008, recalls her first real encounter with the work of Dylan Thomas. She was listening to a broadcast of Under Milk Wood, … Read more
When Chiang Kai-shek’s army retreated to Taiwan, they brought with them the finest elements of mainland Chinese culture. Alongside thousands of art pieces taken from the imperial collection, refugees introduced regional cuisines and an entrepreneurial spirit that helped shape Taipei into one of Asia’s most dynamic capitals. A single day in Taipei gives you a … Read more
On World Heritage Day this year, April 18, the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities announced a significant archaeological find: a large, 3,500-year-old tomb on the West Bank of the Nile at Luxor. The tomb, which features 18 entrances, is thought to possibly belong to Shedu Djehuty, a prince who served under King Thutmose I. Its size … Read more
Name: Masaki Yokai Title: Vice President and Director, Marketing and Sales, The Americas Company, city: All Nippon Airways; head office in Tokyo, Japan; regional office in Torrance, Calif. Number of employees: 14,000 globally, 280 in the Americas Recent project: A joint-venture sales project with United First job: Airport check-in agent for ANA at Fukuoka, Japan … Read more
Real estate developer BECCA and strategic architecture and planning partner GRITT have joined forces on a new project, The Don Dom. This gated residential community, scheduled to open in 2027 in the heart of Dominicus-Bayahibe, merges resort-style convenience with private, comfortable living. Drawing inspiration from Cretan architecture and the natural rhythms of the Caribbean, The … Read more
This year’s Japan Sapporo Snow Festival (Sapporo Yuki Matsuri) will take place February 4–11, 2019. For a full week, Hokkaido’s capital, Sapporo, celebrates winter with a wide range of events and exhibitions, highlighted by impressive sculptures carved from ice and snow. What began in 1950, when local high school students built a few snow sculptures … Read more
The Corinthia Hotel Budapest becomes a festive winter retreat during the holiday season, combining elegant decorations, seasonal scents and special offers for travelers. The hotel is beautifully adorned with sparkling lights and tasteful holiday decorations. In the lobby of this Budapest landmark visitors will find a life-sized gingerbread house stocked with Christmas gifts, filling the … Read more