East, west and center, luxury on Anguilla's Meads Bay

In Part 1 of this wellness and travel report, I look at the new holistic and scientific spaces that have opened up in London.

When you crack open a list of great travel reads in an esteemed publication like this one, you usually have a pretty good idea of what you’re going to get: books that uncannily bring to life a place or an experience. There’s a very good chance you’ll get a smattering of MFK Fisher, Paul Theroux, and Bruce Chatwin; some iconic American travelogues (On the Road, Travels With Charley, Blue Highways); perhaps the odd title by Mark Twain or Ernest Hemingway. Maybe there’ll be a dutiful inclusion of A Passage to India. You’re virtually assured of getting a very good list. But this is not that kind of list.

Airports in Italy are trialling new security and boarding technology that will mean passengers do not have to show their documents to get on a flight.

In the serene countryside of County Kildare, Ireland, amidst rolling hills and ancient castles, lies a hidden gem that attracts visitors from around the globe — the Museum of Style Icons (MOSI) at Newbridge Silverware, Ireland’s premier silverware producer. This cultural treasure trove, founded by CEO William Doyle and his wife Monica, offers a captivating journey through the realms of fashion, film, and popular culture from Hollywood’s good old days.

Richard Branson has added a new safari experience to his Virgin Limited Edition portfolio—the award-winning Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp in Kenya. Located in Africa's only Shetani lava flow, Finch Hattons features 17 tented suites and offers stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The camp joins other African destinations in Virgin Limited Edition's collection, including Mahali Mzuri (also in Kenya), South Africa’s Ulusaba Private Game Reserve and Mont Rochelle hotel and vineyard, and Kasbah Tamadot in Morocco.

United Airlines is pulling back slightly on what's been an ambitious expansion across the Pacific Ocean.

There’s something truly spectacular about the Northern Rockies, and more specifically, Glacier National Park. From its striated, sky-high peaks to its thundering waterfalls and alpine meadows brimming with wildflowers, there’s a little something for everyone at this Montana haven. Wildlife seekers will enjoy the chance to witness grizzly bears and moose in their natural habitat, and hikers will appreciate the opportunity to lace up their boots and tackle the park’s hundreds of miles of trails.

For Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month, Lawn Love ranked the worst and best cities for grass allergies this summer.

Southwest Airlines recently announced the launch of its new Orlando – Nassau route. Daily nonstop flights will connect Central Florida’s metropolitan hub with The Bahamas’ capital city at the height of the summer months. The Orlando – Nassau flights will operate from 4 June to 4 August, with departures from Orlando and arrivals in Nassau. “The expansion of Southwest Airlines’ Central Florida route map to include a new daily service to Nassau is another testimony to the government’s efforts and commitment to grow air stopover arrivals throughout our 16-islands destination aggressively,” says the Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Bahamas Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments, and Aviation.

Anguilla saw first quarter visitor arrivals rise 22.2% from Q1 2023 and 24.4% from the same period in 2019, according to the Anguilla Tourist Board. This year, from January through March, Anguilla received 62,188 visitors, versus 50,884 in Q1 2023 and 49,952 in Q1 2019. The growth was led by the island’s two largest source markets, the U.S. and Canada. U.S. visitor arrivals totaled 41,399, up 32.7%, while U.S. tourist arrivals for the same period numbered 27,176, an increase of 20.5%. “With this momentum, we eagerly anticipate surpassing our achievements and making 2024 an outstanding year,” said Anguilla tourism director Stacey Liburd.

Sometimes, there's nothing better than being a tourist for the day in your own state. As a Florida resident, I'm always looking for new places to visit without traveling far from home.

Princess Cruises is bringing back a much-loved set of itineraries that it hasn't offered in years.