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If Indiana Jones took a turn toward the elegant and developed an obsession with textiles, he might be a bit like Louis Barthélemy, the French illustrator and designer who travels to Africa and the Middle East to work with weavers and craftspeople who are skilled in traditional techniques. Ishkar, a London-based company that collaborates with NGOs and artisans to create job opportunities for those living in isolated areas of countries often affected by war, recently commissioned him to create a capsule collection with women weavers in Afghanistan. Barthélemy typically works with artisans in person to create tapestries or rugs but, since the Taliban retook power in 2021, he’s had to connect with the weavers remotely. At the start of their collaboration, Barthélemy asked the weavers to draw a place that symbolized beauty to them. Many of the women chose the 14th-century Bagh-e Babur (Babur’s Garden) in Kabul. Images from those drawings, and one by Barthélemy himself, were then combined to create the patterns for three different rugs. Each one took about six months for the women to hand knot from Ghazni Wool. They are, Barthélemy says, “a collective dream of an ancient paradise.”

After almost 20 years in court, the two largest credit card issuers have reached an agreement with retailers and merchants to lower interchange fees.

The Big Island of Hawaii is home to five volcanoes and offers a diverse landscape as well as some of the most unique experiences in the Islands. It also offers a challenge, because of its size, to anyone who's planning a vacation there and looking to squeeze in as much enjoyment as possible on a short stay.

Hilton has built the largest pipeline of hotels in its history, and its top boss attributes that achievement to the power of the group’s brands.

Upwards of 400,000 travelers a year journey the yellow arrows and scallop-shell markers along the Camino de Santiago.

When people ask me what is my favorite place in the wide world of places to which I have traveled, there is never any hesitation. I love Mongolia so much that I once spent five months crossing a thousand miles of it on horseback, the baggage horse loaded with a rattling collection of gear, from a temperamental stove to a rapidly disappearing bottle of whiskey. I wrote a book about the journey that was translated into a dozen languages. I fell in love with a Mongolian, an intense affair that unwound over years. It ended two decades ago. She has moved on, wisely. But Mongolia is still there. And it was time to go back.

Embarking on a cruise is about much more than the destinations you’ll visit. Among the many onboard attractions, dining is a major part of any cruise vacation.

Some call it a war, others a capture operation or an exile effort. In any case, an excess of wild rabbits in Paris has convinced the authorities to lose them.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will take delivery of a new Super Ship, the S.S. Emilie, in 2026. The ship will sail in Europe.

Ding-dong, a major deal in the hospitality industry is dead. Early on Monday morning, Choice Hotels announced it was abandoning its $8 billion hostile takeover bid for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts that was made public five months ago.

The Transportation Security Administration is trying out a completely new checkpoint concept that its leaders liken to visiting the self-checkout station at the grocery store.

British Airways has once again extended its lucrative double Tier Points promotion for anyone looking to earn elite British Airways Executive Club status.

The Faroe Islands offer superlative hiking, bird-watching and awe-filled experiences, with shard-like moss-covered mountains and roads snaking around fjords that will take your breath away.  A trip to this relatively off-the-beaten-track archipelago takes you under the sea – via the world’s first subsea roundabout – over it, on a range of ferries and boat trips, and around it, seeking seabird-filled cliffs, wild beaches and idyllic hiking trails. 

Whether you’re going on a romantic getaway to a tropical paradise or a road trip through scenic landscapes, these principles can help you make the most of your time together and create cherished memories that will last a lifetime.

The dairy free range of desserts is now available on the Meetings for Change Plus event packages – with carbon labeling as standard.

The milestone comes ahead of the airline opening its new UK base at Birmingham Airport next month with 16 new routes taking off.

Τhe renovation and conversion pipeline globally is the highest it has ever been, reaching 3,291 projects/510,584 rooms at the end of Q4 2023.

When I was 32, I immigrated to the US by myself. I had no family, friends, or job prospects here, but I packed whatever fit from my life in one bag and came here.

A major transformation is underway at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Spring skiing brings out the best in downhill enthusiasts. Warmer weather, plenty of sunshine and a festive atmosphere that often includes sloppy slaloms and mountain scavenger hunts all make for a very enjoyable time on the slopes.

Safari is a once in a lifetime event so it calls for a well-thought-out wardrobe. This exhilarating outdoor experience usually starts early in the morning and ends in the evening when the sun sets, meaning you’ll experience cooler and warmer temperatures throughout the day. You’ll also have to pack some clothing for sundowners or dinners when you’re not seated in your safari vehicle. Here are five pieces you’ll love wearing on safari in Africa.