The EMP Winter House in Aspen opens on Dec. 15 at Chefs Club at The St. Regis. This seasonal pop-up from Eleven Madison Park offers a relaxed, à la carte dining experience inspired by Chef Daniel Humm’s Swiss roots, alongside a curated wine list of more than 250 selections and a dedicated après-ski menu. The … Read more
July is Miami Spa Month, and Lapis Spa at Fontainebleau Miami Beach is celebrating with special offers throughout the month. For a limited time, six 50-minute signature treatments are available for $99 each: Swedish Rub Down Massage (regularly $155) — a classic treatment to relieve tension and improve circulation. Aroma Stone Therapy Massage (regularly $155) … Read more
I remember clearly my first taste of kimchi. I was at my desk in the old Global Traveler offices when a package arrived from a colleague returning from South Korea. The box held an assortment of treats and chocolates, and I eagerly began sampling them. I unwrapped a delicate candy square, popped it into my … Read more
SkyTeam is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Established in 2000 by AeroMéxico, Air France, Delta Air Lines and Korean Air, the alliance has grown into a network of 20 global carriers connecting travelers to more than 1,000 destinations around the world. “Over the past 15 years we have expanded and strengthened cooperation among our members, covering … Read more
Alaska Airlines has launched a new nonstop service between San Francisco (SFO) and Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA), marking another expansion in the carrier’s growing West Coast network. Introduced earlier this month, the route is part of Alaska’s extensive expansion from California — its largest network growth in the airline’s 85-year history — and … Read more
British Airways has been named the top brand in the Consumer Superbrands survey, beating competitors such as Rolex, Mercedes‑Benz and Apple. This marks the fourth time the airline has claimed the top position, and it was the only airline to appear in the top 20. The ranking is based on a poll of 2,500 UK … Read more
As more destinations reopen, travelers are beginning to return to the experiences we all missed. Over the coming weeks, join us on a visual tour as we say #WelcomeBacktoTravel. First stop: the charming city of Savannah, Georgia. Forsyth Park, named for Georgia’s 33rd governor, covers 30 acres in Savannah’s historic district. Its iconic fountain at … Read more
In Terminal 2 of San Francisco International Airport sits the newly opened Maple Leaf Lounge, Air Canada’s first lounge at SFO. This location marks the airline’s 28th lounge worldwide and its third in the United States, and it is Air Canada’s first lounge to include an outdoor terrace. © Aoife O’Riordan Featuring 165 seats across … Read more
The Waldorf Astoria brand has expanded with the opening of two new hotels on opposite sides of the globe. Marking the brand’s debut in Southeast Asia, The Waldorf Astoria Bangkok offers 171 residential-style rooms and suites. The 60-story building reflects the vision and attention to detail of its architect, with interiors and layouts designed to … Read more
For nine years, Global Traveler has hosted its annual GT Tested Reader Survey awards at the five-star Peninsula Beverly Hills in Los Angeles. Each visit feels like coming home — or at least like a comfortable home away from home in the City of Angels. My December 2019 trip followed that pattern, and this time … Read more