While you’re planning your dream New York City vacation, why not add a little retail therapy to your itinerary? A major shopping spree in Manhattan sounds like something you might see in a romantic comedy, but you can actually live…

When you picture a Michelin-starred restaurant, images of waiters in tuxedos, white tablecloths, and portion sizes that feel a bit too small probably come to mind. And if you’re a budget-conscious diner, it’s easy to fall into the trap of…

Royal Caribbean will be returning to the Mediterranean this summer, with cruises for vaccinated travelers, out of a new homeport. The “Jewel of the Seas” cruise ship will begin sailing seven-night cruises around Greece and Cyprus starting July 10. For…

Need a little artistic inspiration with your next meal? The Confidante Miami Beach Hotel is here to deliver something surreal. In early 2021, the hotel brought back the historic art exhibition, “The Real Surreal,” showcasing bronze statues and print works…

The Maldives, a favourite upmarket Indian Ocean holiday destination, has decided against imposing an expensive visa fee of US$100/£80 when it reopens for tourism in July. They have also scrapped the US$100/£80 fee for a COVID-19 antigen test on arrival…

Home to Mozart and “The Sound of Music”; named a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its stunningly preserved baroque architecture and unique blend of German and Italian influence; marked on the map by the curves of the Salzach River and…

There are a lot of gifts you might like to receive on your birthday if you’re staying at a hotel. A glass of champagne or a slice of cake might be nice. But some Marriott members are getting the change…

There’s something reassuring about visiting a chain restaurant, especially one as successful as Carluccio. You know it’s not going to be Cordon Bleu cooking yet they are familiar and there is an expectation that you will be tucking into Italian…

Sometimes an independent luxury boutique hotel hits the spot for privacy and intimacy. If that’s want you are yearning for right now, check out these luxurious and gorgeous new properties. Choose from a mountainside hotel in Meribel, a private hill…

Many Alpine ski resorts these days are far too bling. Visitors to those places often seem far more interested in parading up and down in designer coats and watches than actually skiing. That is certainly not the case at Samoëns.…