Return of the European bison

Europe’s largest beast is to roam the forests of Romania after 200 years. Adam Vaughan witnesses the buzz as a herd of 17 is released in the Carpathian mountains

How travelers view key tourist cities around the world

  Global travelers praise Tokyo city for its hospitality, cleanliness and outstanding public transit system, while New York City ranks #1 for nightlife and restaurants, revealed the second annual edition of TripAdvisor’s Cities Survey. Ranking first for city with the best overall experience was Tokyo. The city also claimed top spots for helpfulness of locals, … Read more

Travel news roundup: Wales, sailing and eco-luxury in the Galapagos …

Plus Sydney in style, sunken ships in Croatia and, cheap city student accommodation and the ultimate James Bond holiday – yours for just £200,000, martinis thrown in

For sophisticated travelers: La Posada de Santa Fe – New Mexico’s first Luxury Collection hotel

Santa Fe’s charm as a tourist destination and a top five arts destination in the US, is due in no small part to its one-of-a kind hotels, according to Santa Fe’s mayor. The city welcomed last week one of the most influential brands in hospitality. La Posada de Santa Fe, a Luxury Collection Resort & … Read more

60th anniversary of Relais & Chateaux marked with a 1950s-style ‘taste rally’ and heavenly culinary discoveries

60th anniversary of Relais & Chateaux marked with exclusive dinners worldwide. Relais & Chateaux luxury hotel chain is throwing 60th anniversary dinners worldwide. The 520 members in 64 countries are hosting special anniversary dinners that will include guest chefs and specially designed menus. The anniversary began with a celebratory lunch and dinner at the Georges … Read more

Desert Chic in Southern California

A glimpse of The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage. Decor elements, such as rich wood accents and dramatic limestone flooring, pay tribute to the Palm Spring’s desert setting in the newly-revealed Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage. The most highly-anticipated resort openings in California aims to redefine the standard for luxury hospitality in the desert resort city in Riverside County, … Read more