Arrival/Check-In: I barely noticed my taxi pull up outside the InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel as I was still admiring the Paris Opéra. A doorman opened the door while a bellman took my luggage, and check-in at the front desk was efficient and professional. My attention kept drifting to La Verrière, the glass-roofed atrium filled … Read more

Now in its 16th year, the GT Tested Reader Survey remains a trusted annual tradition. Each year our readers cast votes that recognize excellence across the travel industry, and this year nine brands reached notable consecutive-win milestones—from Quint Status winners at five years to Hall of Fame inductees at 10 years and a Crystal Status … Read more

The 52nd annual Israel Festival opens on May 23, launching a month-long celebration that fills Jerusalem’s concert halls, theaters and outdoor stages with outstanding dance, theater and music performances. The festival begins with an opening concert by Israeli singer-songwriter Shlomi Shaban, joined by special guests Asaf Avidan, Berry Sakharof and Ninet Tayeb. The concerts take … Read more

Budapest announces its imperial past at every corner, but that grandeur feels most immediate from a boat gliding along the Danube. The river divides the city into Buda and Pest, and seeing Budapest by water—especially at night—is unforgettable. On a recent visit in 2019, arriving by river with my now-husband, we cruised into the city … Read more

Clip a MeCam Classic mini video camera to a shirt pocket or wear it on a necklace for true hands-free travel footage. At just two inches, the MeCam sits discreetly on a lanyard while capturing high-definition video in both bright and low-light conditions. Users can record up to 80 minutes of continuous video and quickly … Read more

Delta Air Lines customers can now enjoy wines from Spain’s celebrated Rioja region thanks to a new national partnership between Delta and Wines from Rioja. The collaboration brings carefully selected Rioja wines on board Delta flights and into Delta Sky Clubs, accompanied by guided tastings that showcase the character and heritage of this storied wine … Read more

Legendary in the world of wine, Portugal’s northern Douro River region offers a tranquil setting ideal for a relaxed, sun-filled escape. Perched above the river and its lush valley within its own vineyards, Quinta de Casaldronho sits in Valdigem and features 18 double rooms and two suites. The property blends sleek contemporary design with rustic … Read more

When a few underwater volcanoes once burst, they scattered fragments that eventually became the 138 islands known today as Bermuda. That origin story feels fitting when you wander through the island’s vivid communities, set in the middle of the Atlantic roughly 600 miles—about a two-hour flight—from the U.S. East Coast. Here the sea is a … Read more

On the Ground: I arrived at the Etihad counter with just enough time to check in, though not a great deal to spare. The business-class line moved quickly, but the agent handling my reservation paused midway through the process. When I asked, he explained that the supervisor had temporarily frozen the flight and that we … Read more

Responding to strong demand, Qatar Airways has advanced the launch of its Airbus A380 service between Doha (DOH) and Bangkok (BKK). Originally scheduled for January 2015, the service will now begin on December 5. The decision follows the notable success of Qatar’s initial A380 routes to London (LHR) and Paris (CDG). “Bangkok remains an increasingly … Read more