An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at a few of the most important Amtrak operations centers

The Atacama Desert in Northern Chile has been a bit of a secret destination for those who love stargazing and other-worldly hiking terrains. It is home to ALMA, the world’s largest radio telescope and many hotels in the area have their own telescopes and guides to lead their stargazing experiences. This is also the place to climb sand dunes, indulge in hot springs and hike through salt flats and the aptly named “Moon Valley.” Awasi, a Relais & Chateaux property, has created the ultimate luxury oasis for those who want to explore this adventure destination with a more bespoke approach.

For generations, designers have adopted towns, villages, and other enclaves as second homes and visited them again and again, imprinting a touch of their own sensibility on their chosen place—and importing something of its essence into their own work. It’s the kind of symbiosis that Coco Chanel and Le Corbusier, who summered in neighboring homes, enjoyed with the Cote d’Azur’s Rouquebrune Cap-Martine, or Yves Saint Laurent with Marrakech and Tangier. More recently, Christian Louboutin popularized the Portuguese village of Melides, eventually opening Vermelho Hotel there earlier this year. Here, five designers on the places they go, and why they continue to be pulled back.

Overlooking the English Channel is a small resort town bedecked with freestone facades and half-timbered houses. English is heard everywhere, from the Art Deco Westminster hotel to the lighthouse, which, on the occasion of the late Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee, was lit up with Her Majesty's favourite colours. The bells of city hall chime in an echo of Big Ben, and it was just announced that the town's airport will soon be rechristened after Queen Elizabeth II.

A new themed restaurant, Tiana's Palace, is opening Thursday at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California.

Passengers on a three-hour flight from Manila to Fukuoka had to endure an 11-hour roundtrip journey after a series of unfortunate hiccups on the way to their destination.

There's good news for passengers flying through Washington, D.C.'s Dulles International Airport (IAD).

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Alan McKenna, the founder of Loch Ness Exploration, which recently undertook a major watch event searching for the fabled monster. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

In the heart of the Riviera Maya, between the lush nature and turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean, hides a treasure you are about to discover. The Fives Oceanfront Hotel & Residences, a luxurious boutique hotel complex located in the picturesque fishing village of Puerto Morelos, invites you to immerse yourself in a world of sensations and emotions that will take your breath away. 

The Nile River has long been one of the most mysterious, glamorous, and legendary destinations in the world. It has attracted well-heeled travelers and adventurers for centuries, well after the Pharaohs roamed. In 1933, writer Agatha Christie immediately put the Nile River on everyone’s bucket list when she sailed from Cairo to Aswan. Her experiences were documented in one of her most well-known novels Death on the Nile.

Caribbean-influenced Candela MAREA is now available as a luxurious all-inclusive offering throughout elevated food and beverage experiences aboard Evrima.

The discussions focused on plans to spur the investment climate in the various tourist destinations across Egypt.

Growing up, I would travel from Argentina — where I'm from — to Galicia in the north of Spain to visit my mom's side of the family. Galicia is on the country's northwest coast and is known for its delicious seafood, which includes grilled octopus, tuna empanadas, and percebes, one of the most expensive kinds of seafood in the world.