11 uncommon experiences not to miss at these new Leading Hotels of the World

      This is an exciting time for curious luxury travelers who are looking to explore completely new destinations or take in a familiar city through a different lens. Each of these new 11 outstanding properties from The Leading Hotels of the World shares the desire to deliver next-level luxury and provide travelers with … Read more

Distilled and delivered: the birth of a new whisky

A 200-year-old distillery on the Isle of Mull is bringing a whole new meaning to how we enjoy whisky

10 of the best cognac distillers, tours and tastings, France

Exploring Cognac and the Charente region gives an insight into a brandy rich in history – with a barrel full of tastings on offer

$90 for a bottle of melted iceberg? Inside the world of luxury water

People pay top dollar for ‘premium’ brands indistinguishable in blind taste tests from tap water – is it about status, wellness or something more fundamental?

Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene proclaimed UNESCO World Heritage Site

    The Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene proclaimed UNESCO World Heritage Site. The UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Assembly has officially declared the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene the 55th Italian “World Heritage Site.” The declaration was made at the 43rd session of World Heritage Committee in Baku, Azerbaijan. … Read more

Coping with crisis: how scientists are making an invasive crab a delicacy

The little green invader gobbling shellfish and destroying habitats in the Gulf of Maine could finally have a predator – humans