For many, Singapore — the city that inspired “Crazy Rich Asians” — is synonymous with luxury, with everything from top-tier accommodations to high-end shopping and restaurants. For the ultimate stay, Marina Bay Sands has an exclusive, invitation-only Chairman Suite, while Capella Singapore on Sentosa Island is a tranquil escape, known for hosting high-level international meetings. … Read more
Riesling to the challenge Germans drink more bubbly than any other nationality, with riesling sekt (from the regions of Baden, Pfalz and Mosel) absolutely the top quaff. The best way to seek out sekt is along the 85km-long German Wine Route (the country’s oldest) – an idyllic rural stretch studded with castles and encompassing hiking … Read more
Islas Cíes, Galicia, Spain Gaze west from one of the crows-nest hilltops on Monteagudo (“Sharp Mount”) island, and you can just about imagine the rooftops of Atlantis beneath the Atlantic swell. One of the three islands that comprise the Islas Cíes archipelago, about nine miles off the Galician coast, it is where Captain Nemo, hero … Read more
Into the Wild, East Sussex A family favourite … Into the Wild festival Grab one of the remaining tickets for nature and wellbeing festival Into the Wild, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. For three days, the Chiddinglye estate becomes an enchanting playground with world and folk music performed in woodland surroundings (including the … Read more
From getting through security checkpoints to dealing with unexpected flight delays, airline travel is messy and then some. To glide through the process as effortlessly as possible, you really need an airport dad in your crew. What, exactly, is an “airport dad”? The term went viral on TikTok around 2021, when kids began documenting their … Read more
Winning tip: a walker’s paradise in the Cyclades Andros, just a two-hour ferry ride from Athens, is inexplicably missed by most foreign tourists. Greener than the other Cyclades, it’s a walker’s paradise, with well-marked trails spanning the isle, and leading from hilltop monasteries through fertile valleys to hidden beaches. Base yourself in the sleepy main … Read more
The 255-foot superyacht Malia sold in 2023 with a price tag of $120 million. But she can be yours for a fraction of the cost: $930,000 per week. But with many large yacht charters, surcharges — for fuel, food, drinks, marina fees, onshore activities and special requests — are usually an additional 35% of the base … Read more
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby celebrates the opening of a new addition to its Flight Training Center in Denver, Colorado, on Feb. 22, 2024. Hyoung Chang | Denver Post | Getty Images United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says he is optimistic about Boeing‘s recovery after meeting with the manufacturer’s new chief executive. It’s an upbeat … Read more
Going on a vacation is a great way to take a break from the stresses of everyday life and recharge while exploring a new place. For pet owners, however, travel can present a different sort of challenge. “We’ve all seen people on vacation watching videos of their pets at boarding or with family members,” Dr. … Read more
ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia — With its reindeer sleigh rides, camel racing and stunning landscapes with room to roam, Mongolia is hoping to woo visitors who are truly looking to get away from it all. Like most countries, its tourism industry was devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and it has launched a “Welcome to MonGOlia” campaign to … Read more
