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Move over Halloween: 5 Reasons to Travel to Mexico for Day of the Dead

Move over Halloween: 5 Reasons to Travel to Mexico for Day of the Dead

It’s the fantastical backdrop of the opening sequence of a James Bond movie. And one of the items on the list of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.Mexico’s Day of the Dead is often mistaken as the country’s equivalent of Hallowe’en, but Día de Muertos has its own history, traditions and practice in modern Mexico that make it the celebration worth planning a trip at the end of October.Aztec + Christian Mash-upHallowe’en’s roots lie in ancient Celtic culture. But Day of...


Where You Can Dine on Celebrated Chefs' Cuisine at Sea - And It's Included!

Where You Can Dine on Celebrated Chefs' Cuisine at Sea - And It's Included!

There’s a constellation of Michelin stars and celebrity chefs bringing their award-winning dishes, TV show hits and cookbook favorites to guests on cruise ships in all the seven seas. Dare we say it? Sometimes, the culinary experience afloat is even better than on land, where you may line up around the block or try to book a table in a decorated chef’s restaurant months in advance. And you might need those extra months to save up for the gastronomic indulgence. Cruise guests don’t just...

Where You Can Dine on Celebrated Chefs' Cuisine at Sea - And It's Included!

The Hotel that made Copacabana Famous

The Hotel that made Copacabana Famous

Some hotels help define their destinations.   Not only with an historic pedigree, but with a location that makes them central to the local lifestyle.The Belmond Copacabana Palace helped create the mystique of Rio de Janeiro that thrives even today.Imagine a time when Rio’s now-epic beaches were unused and unfashionable. In the 20’s, Brazil’s upper classes lived in the cooler elevations of the hills.So when the country’s president asked a local wealthy businessman to build a landmark hotel on Copacabana beach to...





When Bua and her husband Note discovered an old shophouse in Bangkok’s Chinatown neighborhood, they jumped at the opportunity to

When Bua and her husband Note discovered an old shophouse in Bangkok’s Chinatown neighborhood, they jumped at the opportunity to

When Bua and her husband Note discovered an old shophouse in Bangkok’s Chinatown neighborhood, they jumped at the opportunity to make their dream of running a co-living space a reality. Bua has extensive hospitality experience while Note has been collecting antiques for years. Together, they created an oasis for the modern traveler that also has a restaurant on the first floor. When they aren’t raising their newborn son or making special travel guides for their guests, they’re serving up craft...


Video: Hawaii's Most Scenic Road Trip

Video: Hawaii's Most Scenic Road Trip

Even in a state overflowing with breathtaking scenery, Maui’s Road to Hana is legendary. It’s been called the best thing to do in Maui, and even the top scenic drive in the US, and we can’t disagree.If you’re on Hawaii’s second-largest island, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to rent a car to explore this epic trail that starts at Kahului (the town with Maui’s main airport) and winds its way to the eastern town of Hana and beyond. You can...

Video: Hawaii's Most Scenic Road Trip