Pride tips

Two framed documents from a long career at Boeing hang side by side in Merle Meyers’s home: A certificate from 2022 that thanks him for three decades of service. And a letter he received months later reprimanding him for his performance.

Seeing some of Africa's most famous animals in the wild has been on my bucket list for years. With adventure travel on the rise, I decided to take the plunge and make the 20+ hour flight to Africa to visit some of Kenya's best safari parks.

I've made a number of visits to the Galapagos Islands over the years, so I was excited when I learned of an opportunity to try something a little bit different on a recent trip there.

Brussels’ cultural sector will also be participating in events, with a programme of LGBTQIA+ artists and projects in collaboration with Brussels Pride.

The magic of Miami is that “you can still discover places,” said the writer and producer Eric Newman. “It doesn’t feel like people have a chip on their shoulder. There’s a healthy civic pride and gratitude.”

Whether it’s a modest box of conversation hearts or a flamboyant heart-shaped box of chocolates, a whopping 92% of Americans plan to say “I Love You” with a gift of sweets on Valentine’s Day, according to the National Confectioners Association.

The Caribbean has always boasted some of the best scuba diving in the world and in one island, Grenada, it’s gotten even better. The Grenada Tourism Authority has unveiled 31 new sculptures to be added to the Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park, creating a symbol of art, conservation and cultural pride in the country.

In the second iteration of my column where I transport you to Sicily through its food, I’m bringing you a winter staple from the executive chef, Emanuele Cipolla, at one of my favorite restaurants: Sofia, a farm to table Italian steakhouse complete with a sexy cigar bar and lounge in Englewood, New Jersey, just over the George Washington Bridge.

Though not quite as populous as cities like New York and Los Angeles, Boston’s charming colonial-era neighborhoods and wealth of world-class universities have vaulted the city to worldwide stardom—and as an added bonus, Boston is also blessed with a stellar drinking and dining scene for visitors to explore. While the city is best known for its seafood, dishes span all walks of life across the metro area, with a diverse array of bars and restaurants specializing in cuisines and cooking styles from all across the globe. As you plan your next trip to the northeast, the following venues are perfect for crafting a truly memorable foray into the thriving food scene found across New England’s largest city.

What’s trending on land eventually makes it to the skies.

Cruise giant Carnival is significantly expanding its presence in the Bermuda cruise market.

In a groundbreaking triumph, Haute Retreats, renowned for curating unparalleled luxury travel experiences, has been crowned the winner of the Best Luxury Villa Rental and Accommodation Service in Europe for the year 2023 by Luxury Lifestyle Awards.

This accomplishment will also serve as a resounding reinforcement of Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh’s unwavering commitment to excellence.

The total value of 12 projects launched until November 2023 by Samana stands at Dh3.7 billion (USD1 Billion) with 3,359 units in total. Barari Views is the company’s first project which will be equipped with the latest smart-home technology and private pools in all 669 units.

The carefree lifestyles of the French Riviera and the Las Vegas Strip have come together by way of the LPM Restaurant & Bar. The brand new eatery has officially opened its doors at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas this week. The restaurant and bar aims to transport guests to Côte d'Azur by way of a modern French-inspired menu and has already been celebrated by World’s 50 Best Restaurants.

Many bypass Arnside and Silverdale, touching Morecambe Bay to the west and the Lake District to the north, on their journey along the M6 motorway. Detour to this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AOBN) — one of the smallest in the UK — and you’re in for a surprise. The region spans just 29sq miles, but its diversity belies its humble size, with woodland, limestone hills and a coastal area all linked by a network of paths. Trails start right from Arnside station, which has direct rail connections to Lancaster and Manchester and e-bikes available for rental at Ease E Ride.

…

As with the sold-out 2025 voyages, the 2026 season will be operated by the newly upgraded SeaDream II.

Congrex Switzerland’s investment in the education of the younger generation and partnership with the Swiss Hotel Management School, along with the establishment of the education campus, underscores their commitment to the future.

One of the world's oldest blue-veined cheeses, Gorgonzola PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) is the pride of Italy’s north. Produced in the regions of Piedmont and Lombardy (there are 15 provinces of production in total), the ‘king of blue cheeses’ is said to have originated in the 9th century and to have taken its name from the town of Gorgonzola, one of its original production centres just outside Milan. Straw-white, it comes in two varieties: creamy, soft, sweet Gorgonzola PDO dolce, and the stronger, spicier, more crumbly Gorgonzola PDO piccante. Made with whole pasteurised milk from the region’s cows, with no additives or preservatives, Gorgonzola PDO dolce is matured for a minimum of 50 days and a maximum of 150 days; the piccante, a minimum of 80 days and up to a maximum of 270 days. A favourite in kitchens worldwide, its production is a rarefied process known only to a few. Here are the must-visit locations to indulge in the delicacy and learn more about the 'king of blue cheeses'.

Most passersby don’t even notice the Bentley or Rolls Royce often parked in front of the entrance to the Le Negresco Hotel in Nice. The legendary five-star property on the French Riviera has been entertaining business leaders, royalty, and celebrities since it opened in 1913.