For travelers who appreciate distinctive food, striking architecture, rich history and the charm of a multigenerational, family-owned enterprise, BLDG 39 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offers a memorable evening out. Housed in a 1917 wartime-era arsenal warehouse, BLDG 39 combines a shared commissary kitchen for local food vendors with flexible event space. The rustic interior and industrial … Read more

What better setting than the French Riviera for an exhibition of Slim’s Riviera, a curated selection of images by photographer Slim Aarons. For more than three decades Aarons documented the lives of the wealthy and well-known, pursuing a simple aim: to photograph “only beautiful people doing beautiful things in beautiful places.” This exhibition brings that … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: After a long drive up California’s coast from Los Angeles through Monterey County to Paso Robles, I arrived at the hotel late in the evening. The property has a large parking lot with complimentary parking. Check-in was efficient and took less than five minutes. Guest Quarters: I stayed in the king whirlpool suite, roughly … Read more

Zürich Airport now hosts a newly branded upscale Radisson Hotel. The property, which has 211 guest rooms, previously operated under Radisson Hotel Group’s mid-market Park Inn brand. It reopened last month after a full refurbishment and conversion to the Radisson Hotel identity. The hotel remained open to guests throughout the renovation. Facilities at the refreshed … Read more

Marassi, a new premium lifestyle destination in Egypt, has entered phase two of its development with a selection of marina residences ranging from one-bedroom units to four-bedroom penthouses. The 1,500-acre luxury community is situated along the Alamein coastline, just west of the Nile River Delta on Egypt’s White Mediterranean shore. Residents and visitors enjoy direct … Read more

Lake Nona is one of the fastest-growing and most innovative communities in the United States. Located in metropolitan Orlando—about 25 minutes southeast of the downtown business district and roughly 10 minutes from Orlando International Airport and its new Brightline rail station—the Aloft Orlando Lake Nona is open and welcoming travelers. © Lake Nona Opening in … Read more

Last year the global ocean cruise industry reached a new milestone: more than 23.2 million passengers sailed on ocean cruises, the highest total on record, according to a report from the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). That performance reflects both strong demand and the expansion of cruise operations into markets that were previously less active. … Read more

How often do you hear the phrase “an exciting time for us” from a federal spokesperson discussing a government program? Yet officials at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) speak with near-enthusiasm about their Trusted Traveler initiatives: Global Entry and TSA PreCheck. For nearly eight years U.S. citizens and … Read more

Etihad Airways has announced the launch of Etihad Regional, a Switzerland-based regional carrier operated in partnership with Darwin Airline. Headquartered in Lugano with a primary hub in Geneva (GVA), Etihad Regional aims to strengthen regional connections across Europe and link them to Etihad Airways’ expanding international network. James Hogan, president and CEO of Etihad Airways, … Read more

Alaska Airlines has announced a new lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The 8,500-square-foot premium space will be located in Terminal 2 and is scheduled to open in 2020. The lounge’s design draws on Bay Area influences and showcases local brands. Food offerings focus on fresh, healthy choices: Greek yogurt, steel-cut oatmeal and cooked-to-order … Read more