Stand between the fragrant orange trees that line the main square in Vila Real de Santo António, surrounded by charming 18th century town houses and a mosaic of bold black and white cobblestones at your feet and you could be forgiven for thinking this little town’s claim to fame lies in its looks. In many
Month: July 2024
Welcome to Oʻahu, home to some of the most well-known natural landmarks in the world – from famed Waikiki Beach to towering Diamond Head to the surfable North Shore. Known as a beautiful beach destination, this island is great for swimming, snorkeling, and surfing to your heart’s content. But beyond the sunny shorelines, Oʻahu has
Absolut Vodka—once fêted for its creative limited-edition bottles, often tying up art with social messaging—is at it again. This time it has rekindled an old partnership through the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Swedish vodka brand, owned by French drinks giant Pernod Ricard, says the new, watery blue bottle will “reignite conversations
Taylor Swift performs on stage during The Eras Tour on June 28, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland. Charles Mcquillan/tas24 | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Taylor Swift’s European tour was top of mind for Nikita Rao when planning where to go for her family’s annual summer vacation. Rao, her husband and two kids, who live
By Mallory Gafas Hors d’oeuvre bouquets of edible art on deliciously beautiful display. Locally-sourced sunflower with caviar discovered in arrangements of fresh wheatgrass. Succulent dover sole served on a touchable AI-generated backdrop. At an exclusive, multi-sensory tasting experience, these were among the imaginative elements inspired by a landmark new report: Future Menus 2024, a first-of-its-kind
Wyndham Resort Hua Hin Hua Hin, Thailand is a calm beach city on the northern edge of the Malay Peninsula. A refuge from the noisy nightlife of Phuket or Pattaya, and the teeming sprawl of Bangkok, Hua Hin is the preference of expat retirees, Scandinavian vacationers, weekend Thai visitors, and for a time, the royal
In our A Total Trip series, writers document what they spent on a recent getaway. In this edition, our New York-based Senior Director of Publishing, Laura Motta, shows us how she threw together a quick, inexpensive weekend in Bordeaux, France – foie gras and white wine included. When it came to planning a last-minute weekend
I’m breaking from tradition for this column to feature a winery, not a single wine, of the month. And for good reason: Masciarelli Tenute Agricole itself breaks tradition with a female leadership consisting of the Belgrade-born Marina Cvetić and her daughter, Miriam Lee Masciarelli. The mother-daughter team took over operations after founder Gianni Masciarelli’s death
Albania has never been more popular with travelers than it is now. Joel Balsam, author of the Albania chapter in the new Western Balkans guidebook, shares his expert tips for exploring this singular country. Is it just me or does it feel like everyone is talking about traveling to Albania? It’s been like that for
Klaus Vedfelt | Digitalvision | Getty Images Although the unemployment rate has spent 30 months at or below below 4% — a near record — not everyone who wants a job has one. And not everyone even wants a job at all. Some, referred to as “NEETs,” which stands for “not in employment, education, or training,” are
The diverse and ever-evolving world of ice cream has always held a special place in the hearts (and freezers) of Americans, with U.S. ice cream manufacturers producing more than 1.38 billion gallons of ice cream annually, and more than 94% of U.S. adults buying ice cream, frozen novelties, or frozen yogurt last year. What better
I was born and raised in Naples, and one of my earliest memories is my grandmother taking me to the local fruit markets every day. Decades later, I still recall the vendors’ catchy songs and their colorful signs. In Naples, even selling is an art. As a major Mediterranean port, Naples has traded goods and
Columbia Hillen Aside from its wonderful location overlooking the waterfront in downtown Auckland, The Hotel Britomart is a model for environmentalism. Columbia Hillen Not only has this 5-star New Zealand hotel been built out of 80 percent recycled materials but most of the construction waste was reused or recycled. So concerned are the owners about environmental protection,
An extremely thorough guide to getting the most out of this Central European country, any month of the year. Savvy travelers know that landlocked Slovakia defies its low-key reputation. Its major cities, Bratislava and Košice, buzz with contemporary art and nightlife. The country is home to an astonishing number of castles – the highest per
I’m not going to beat around the bush, guys; this month’s ‘where to eat and drink’ guide is full of solid gold recommendations. And that’s not just the absurd amount of sunshine London’s been getting over the last few weeks talking (though, obviously, that’s also a factor). By sticking to the suggestions below, you will
With its seemingly endless swathes of endless pampas, towering mountain ranges and glistening glacial rivers, Patagonia is heaven for adventurers who love the great outdoors. Cutting across a vast slice of southern Chile and Argentina, this is a terrific destination for world-class trekking and horseback riding, whitewater rafting, ice climbing and kayaking past huge blocks
An Airbus A330-323 aircraft, operated by Delta Air Lines. Benoit Tessier | Reuters Delta Air Lines is the country’s most profitable airline. CEO Ed Bastian’s challenge is to make sure his carrier stays on top. The airline’s unit revenue, the amount it brings in for every seat it flies one mile, outpaced its competitors’ last