Hotel tips

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“Royal families used to support artists. Now it’s tourism that keeps art and tradition alive,” says Avijit Singh, the director of India’s House of Rohet group of small luxury hotels. He’s speaking about his family’s ancestral home, Rohet Garh, their city hotel in Jodhpur and their most magical tourism endeavor so far, Mihir Garh.

When it comes to church bells and beer halls, Munich’s city center will certainly deliver, but it's the neighborhoods beyond its core that offer a real insight into daily life.

Kickstart your summer with a free trip from one of these travel-themed contests and sweepstakes to exciting destinations like tropical islands or the Paris Summer Olympics. None has a cost to enter, and for just a few minutes of your time, you could be off on an all-expenses-paid getaway with friends or family with airline tickets, concert tickets and even some spending money.

Like it or not, Carlisle Bay Antigua is driving toward sustainability. At least that's what Brian Murphy, the resort's general manager, will tell you.

An hour north of Cape Town, the Swartland, one of the largest wine-producing areas in the Western Cape, doesn’t receive nearly the same attention as its polished neighbors in the Cape Winelands; the clean-cut vineyards of Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Franschhoek, where a hop-on, hop-off wine tram runs through the valley. Instead, the Swartland is the opposite of a wine tourism hub, with dirt roads carving through golden wheat fields that form a pattern of stripes along the foothills of Paardeberg mountain. Along the highway, carefully stacked hay bales form a makeshift café—one of the sole roadside stops—and the only pop of color punctuating the blonde, desert-like expanse (which could double as a backdrop for a Clint Eastwood film) comes from the patchwork of old-bush vines and olive groves. After the winter rains, the native rhinoceros bush takes on an inky hue, which is how the Swartland (Afrikaans for “black land”) earned its name.

The hustle and bustle of Los Angeles can take its toll on Angelenos, most of whom work hard and play even harder. For a large percentage of LA residents wellness is a top priority, and they are willing to try the latest trends in healthy eating and exercising, many of which originate here. When seeking peace and tranquility, Los Angeles residents often flee to destination wellness spas and holistic retreats. The following luxurious west coast retreats are ideal for Angelenos who want to relax and decompress.

Traveling with kids can be daunting, even under the best of circumstances. Many parents are more confident traveling with another adult as a backup to help manage logistics, temper tantrums, carrying luggage, and getting around in a new place.

Spring always seems to awaken in us a welcome sense of rejuvenation and fresh starts, as well as the chance to renew our (too often ignored) relationship with nature. Wellness is important for travellers, and Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler has made it a priority to provide you with a much-needed break from everyday life with its self-care and connection programs, which range from fun and family-friendly outdoor activities to nutritious culinary adventures. Here are just some of the wellness experiences on offer currently at the Four Seasons in Whistler.

Perhaps no destination on Earth packs as much punch into its relatively small surface area as Menorca. The second largest of the Balearic Islands, at one-fifth the size of Mallorca–its high-profile neighbor to the southwest in the Mediterranean Sea–the isle’s mere 270 square miles belies its almost innumerable gifts, which span the natural to the cultural, and virtually everything in between.

The federal government is urging worldwide caution and alertness in popular tourist spots amid what it says are potential threats of violence against LGBTQI+ travelers.

“Are you sure this is where you want to go?” asked the Uber driver, dropping me off at night in what looked like a construction project and, actually is: the Neues Landgut apartment/educational/green space urban district due to rise in Vienna’s 10th district by 2026. But without a large sign, the only way to find the new restaurant Steinhart within it is by following the blue dot on Google maps. It’s worth doing: this inventive restaurant is emblematic of the new energy in Vienna’s culinary scene and in the city itself.

Having elite status can get you the finer things in life, and Delta’s latest promotion may just put you in reach.

When my husband had a work trip one weekend, I needed to find something to do with my five-year-old son, Wilder, that was a quick trip from New York City. Boston immediately came to mind. I had gone to college there and always loved the city, but I wanted to experience it through a kid's eyes. The Four Seasons Boston, renowned for its innovative family-focused programming, seemed like the perfect destination. From the moment we stepped foot in the hotel, it was clear this would be a weekend filled with unique experiences.

Traveling during severe weather can be nerve-wracking, as travel delays and safety risks may occur. Several steps can help you prepare for inclement weather and seek shelter at various destinations.

When people profess their love of steam rooms and how relaxed they feel afterward, I nod along, knowing I’d prefer a freezing plunge. Sweat soaking, skin reddening, lungs struggling in the thick air — if I want to warm up, a nice spot on the beach will do just fine.

Winter, spring, summer or fall – it’s never a bad time to visit the Caribbean. 

It’s always a good idea to focus on experiences over material things, especially for a big milestone birthday. Why not cash in your vacation days and revel in gratitude for another trip around the sun by hopping on an airplane, with passport in hand? It doesn’t matter if you go somewhere new or well loved, or if you travel with family and friends or solo.

It’s the not-so-glamorous side of travel that might make you squirm: Bed bugs are known to nestle into hotel mattresses, hitchhike in luggage, and burrow in fabric on public transportation head rests or seat backs. But how common is it to actually come across these pesky blood-sucking insects when you travel?

The hotel that ushered in the era of the megaresort on the Las Vegas Strip is about to go dark.

Memorial Day is a chance to honor U.S. military personnel and to celebrate the distinct history and landscapes that make this country so unique. The three-day weekend has become the unofficial kick-off to summer and one of the year's busiest travel weekends. More than 42 million Americans traveled over the weekend last year, and airlines and experts expect a similar number this year.