Baroque’s off: my mission to seek out Vienna’s modernist masterpieces

It’s Willy Wonka’s Golden Ticket competition of 2024. Marriott Bonvoy is offering members of its loyalty scheme the chance to see Taylor Swift’s Eras tour. And you don’t have to work out ways to get enough Bonvoy points to be the highest bidder; it’s a sweepstake which means anyone can win. Winners will be picked at random - a good thing. Less great is that the odds against you winning are huge.

In a bid to win over a younger audience to its hotel chains, Marriott International is adding Taylor Swift's Eras tour to its loyalty program.

Lovers of luxury and wellness, get ready: Six Senses is headed to the Lowcountry.

Marriott International's Bonvoy rewards program is tapping into the Taylor Swift frenzy, granting Bonvoy members the chance to experience Swift's Eras Tour through either a sweepstakes or the Marriott Bonvoy Moments platform, where members can trade in hotel-stay points for experiences, concerts and sporting events.

When they debut in 2025, Riviera River Cruises’ two newest ships will sail the Danube and Douro rivers in Europe.

At its best, a visit to a destination spa or wellness retreat can be life-changing. Of course, that is often the hope, especially when there are deep-seated goals you want to work toward. Too much of the time, however, the reality doesn’t quite match up. But under the guidance of award-winning Italian spa and wellness visionary Patrizia Bortolin, the transformational wellness retreats at Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, in the Italian Alps near the Austrian border, not only meet expectations, they exceed them.

Get your friendship bracelets ready, because Marriott Bonvoy wants to send you to not one, not two, but three separate Taylor Swift concerts around the world. 

The Emirates A380 has returned to Vienna again after a break of nearly four years and carrying more than 400 passengers to the Austrian capital. Emirates has become the only air carrier to operate the double-decker at Vienna International Airport, a significant milestone in the history of the partnership between the two entities.

Renowned for its spectacular architecture and high concentration of ornate churches, the Austrian city of Vienna draws tourists in droves with each passing year—but there’s far more to this stunning city than simply its gorgeous buildings. All throughout each district, visitors can discover a thriving dining scene that seamlessly blends old and new, with time-honored bistros and cutting-edge wine bars scattered all across the city. Whether you’re hoping to dine on elegant seven-course tasting menus or just dine on classic Wiener schnitzel with a beer in hand, Vienna is certain to provide you with a truly unforgettable dining experience.

Had I ever seen so much bare flesh in one room? Naked in a mixed-gender Austrian sauna, I sat opposite two dozen other nude people on wooden benches. Even after more than a year of living in Europe, as an American, I still felt a little uncomfortable sitting there in nothing but my own skin.

The setting for arguably South Africa’s most scenic road trip, the Garden Route runs for 125 miles along the country’s southern coast, from Mossel Bay (about 240 miles east of Cape Town) east to Storms River. The ocean-hugging N2 road — as it’s more prosaically known — cuts between sandy beaches, pretty towns and dense patches of indigenous forest, with the Outeniqua Mountains a short distance inland. A road trip along it allows for experiences that range from adrenaline-pumping bungee jumps to leisurely wine tastings, and a plate of oysters at a waterside restaurant rounding off the perfect day. 

Travelers from around the world have long been fascinated by South Korea's outsized pop culture influence, paradisiacal islands, and stylish, high-tech metropolises. Now, in a K-fan dream come true, international remote workers can live and work in the East Asian hub for up to two years thanks to a new digital nomad visa.