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Singapore Airlines Partners with Golden Door for Passenger Wellness The experts at Golden Door are lending their secrets to Singapore Airlines to bring the wellness retreat experience to the sky. When guests enter Golden Door, the San Marcos, California spa resort known worldwide for its “life-changing” wellness programming, the first scene they’ll encounter is a…
The orange light is coming from the bathroom. Photo: Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images Managing hundreds of passengers on a plane is no easy task. However, it is the flight attendant’s responsibility to make it look effortless. They must be thoroughly knowledgeable about safety aboard the aircraft and are often required to have information about each passenger…
Summary Introduction to Forest Lagoon Amenities and Features Ticket Information Architects and Design Introduction to Forest Lagoon In 2014, as Icelandic crews were digging the 4.6-mile Vaðlaheiðargöng tunnel between Akureyri and Húsavík in northern Iceland, they hit a previously undiscovered geothermal hot water source. Initially, this was an unexpected challenge that delayed the construction project….
Celebrating Black History Month: Key Destinations in the U.S. New York City Richmond, Virginia San Antonio, Texas Oakland, California Memphis, Tennessee Cities across the United States are preparing to honor Black History Month with a range of newly opened and revitalized museums, galleries, and special events. The extensive and varied history of Black Americans deserves…
Singapore Airlines’ new Vaccinated Travel Lane flights are now bringing travelers back to Asia. Photo: Courtesy of Singapore Airlines When countries around the world began charting their course of reopening, I knew I wanted to report on the ground as global cities welcomed back travelers. The opportunity to visit places right as (a shred of)…
Food is one of the great reasons to travel. Entire trips can be planned around Kyoto’s many ramen shops or the hawker centers of Singapore. Travelers can spend vacations seeking out the fufu of Accra or the mint tea of Marrakesh, the mole of Mexico City or the ceviche of Lima. Moreover, is any trip…
Hotel de Russie Unveils New Garden Suites With these new suites, you won’t have to choose between city and nature. Hotel de Russie, a Rocco Forte property named the No. 1 stay in Rome according to iBestTravel’s most recent World’s Best Awards, just unveiled new suites overlooking its iconic gardens. The hotel has long been…
Experience Volcano Surfing at El Coyol, Nicaragua Tired: Ocean surfing. Wired: Volcano surfing. While ocean surfing offers its own excitement, volcano surfing at El Coyol in Nicaragua takes adventure to a whole new level. This breathtaking private island villa provides a unique escape among the 364 islands formed by the eruption of the Mombacho volcano…
Ultimate Luxury Getaway in Alaska’s Wild For those who have always dreamed of immersing themselves in the wild without sacrificing comfort, this might be the ultimate escape. Luxury vacation rental company Stay One Degree is offering an Alaska chalet situated in a secluded mountain location surrounded by panoramic vistas, featuring upscale touches at every turn….
Inspiration for Your Next Girls’ Trip: Napa Valley Wine Weekend Kristina and Missy might just inspire your next girls’ trip. How good does a wine weekend sound right now? Rolling hills, vineyard tours, and endless glasses of vino — it’s the definition of bliss for many, but especially busy moms. Just ask Kristina Burke of…
After shuttering its business last November, Flash Pack is back with its trips specially designed for solo travelers in their 30s and 40s — and the 17 newly curated itineraries promise more meaningful and inspired experiences than ever. “We have spent the last 12 months obsessing over details, pouring over customer feedback, data, and insights…
Exploring Paris: A Summer Visit and Tips for Fall and Winter Travel After three lockdowns shuttered the city and restricted all movement, Paris is regaining its sense of momentum. Here’s what it felt like to be there this summer and what to know if you’re visiting this fall or winter. It’s been over a month…
This year’s World’s Best Awards survey was open for voting January 11 through May 10, 2024, as destinations around the world. Survey rules have always allowed readers to reflect on their travel experiences over a three-year period. We hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your own travels as you get back out into the…
Hawaii’s tourist numbers are soaring — here are expert tips on how to be a responsible traveler if you’re planning a visit. With tropical temperatures, world-renowned surf breaks, and idyllic beaches, it’s easy to see why Hawaii is a top vacation destination. But the islands are much more than a destination; they are home to…
The Claremont: A Hidden Gem in Mount Desert Island, Maine A road trip up to Mount Desert Island (M.D.I.) is essential for any summer visit to Maine, as the massive island boasts a range of quintessential attractions: Acadia National Park, the only national park in the northeast; the charming town of Bar Harbor; Cadillac Mountain,…
Come for the Lake Superior views and hygge-filled cabins; stay for the invaluable Isle Royale backpacking expertise. Hugging guests who’ve spent five days backpacking 40 wild and rugged miles, sans showers, is a bold move — but I guess bold is fitting. Lynn and Jason Makela, owners of the new Fresh Coast Cabins in Copper…
Experience the Iconic Friends at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood Now you can get a true taste of Friends at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood. This fan experience — which takes place on the actual working Warner Bros. lot in Burbank where the NBC sitcom was originally shot — reopened on Saturday, debuting an…
If you’ve hit all the major capitals, consider planning a trip to one of these secondary, less-crowded cities. The first time you visit a country, you likely spend time in its capital or most famous city. You want to see the well-known sites—whether it’s the Eiffel Tower, the Acropolis, or Machu Picchu. However, if you…
The Transformation of the Maldives: A Journey of Hospitality and Sustainability The beauty of the Maldives comes naturally, enhanced by a hospitality infrastructure that has evolved over the last 50 years. Initially, in the 1970s, the Maldives was a remote, largely uninhabited archipelago. While fishermen lived on the islands, there were no regular flights or…
Nobu Hotel London Portman Square: A Luxurious Escape With a Japanese gin bar, restaurant, and first-of-its-kind wellness center, the new Nobu London Portman Square is the place to find your balance. After a buzzy December 2020 opening — followed by an unceremonious closing as London promptly re-entered COVID lockdown — Nobu Hotel London Portman Square…