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With Turbulence on the Rise, When Is It Actually Okay to Leave Your Seat?
When the sign is lit, do you really have to sit? Remember when flying meant hearing the “ding” as the captain switched off the seatbelt sign shortly after reaching cruising altitude? These days, with turbulence seemingly more common, that happens less and less. Bumpy air means that the seatbelt sign may remain lit for a long time–or even for the entire flight, especially if it’s a short hop.
With Turbulence on the Rise, When Is It Actually Okay to Leave Your Seat?
3 hours ago Canada’s capital city is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year — the perfect excuse to trace how it’s evolved through history. In 2026, Ottawa is marking its bicentennial — or, more specifically, 200 years since the establishment of Bytown, a lumber camp from which the city later evolved. To …
I take about 15 solo trips a year. These 6 must-have products make traveling alone easier. Original
My tripod makes it easier for me to take photos of myself. I like to take pictures of myself traveling, whether to post on social media or send to my boyfriend. I'm not into selfie sticks, and unfortunately, I can't always rely on strangers to take photos for me. So, having a cell phone tripod is a good compromise. I love my Toneof universal cell phone tripod because it easily slips into my carry-on luggage and expands when I need to snap a picture.
Can You Know What a Wine Tastes Like From the Label? Here’s What the Design Might Tell You
Recently, I stopped at a wine shop to pick up a bottle for a girls' weekend at a friend's lake house. A bottle of Provence rosé covered in pink floral sticker illustrations immediately caught my eye. I briefly remembered the adage about not selecting a wine for the label, but it was too pretty to pass up. Turns out, it was the perfect beverage for watching the sunset from our Adirondack chairs, and the design added a pop of color to the table.
Can Cruise Ships Be a Meaningful Sales Channel for Wineries?
Last year, Illinois-based Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant marked its 20th anniversary with competitive blind-wine tastings and limited edition magnums. But the biggest celebration happened at sea, when the company chartered Virgin Voyages’ vessel Valiant Lady for a four-night Caribbean cruise for its wine club members.
Can Cruise Ships Be a Meaningful Sales Channel for Wineries?
Last year, Illinois-based Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant marked its 20th anniversary with competitive blind-wine tastings and limited edition magnums. But the biggest celebration happened at sea, when the company chartered Virgin Voyages’ vessel Valiant Lady for a four-night Caribbean cruise for its wine club members.
Review: Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club
Costa del Sol regularly attracts throngs of sunseekers who’ve come to bask on the pebble-and sand-covered shoreline and soak up the vibes of an Andalusian summer. And with the recent partial solar eclipse and the promise of full totality sweeping across the area Aug. 2, 2027, the southern Spanish region is especially en vogue. That includes Marbella, the glitzy playground dotted with boutique hotels, exclusive coastal enclaves and elevated Mediterranean dining.
The Last Glass of Wine in the Bottle Can Be the Worst — Here’s When to Send It Back Original
The last serving of a wine sold by-the-glass should taste as fresh as the first. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Maybe an open bottle has been lingering on the shelf for days because the restaurant has been slow, or it’s just not one of the more popular options on the menu. Then you order it, your server pours the final few ounces into your glass, and you can tell after one sip that it tastes odd, tired, old. Should you call it out and ask them to open another bottle?
The Last Glass of Wine in the Bottle Can Be the Worst — Here’s When to Send It Back
It takes a village — and the Peoples of Israel — to get me out of a dress. I never let anyone buy me clothes. This is because I am extremely specific about what I wear, and because at some point I went down the …
The Last Glass of Wine in the Bottle Can Be the Worst — Here’s When to Send It Back
Now These tenured chefs wouldn’t trade Kelowna — Canada’s first UNESCO City of Gastronomy — for anywhere. Blooming petunias and a crystal chandelier brighten the outdoor patio at Sandrine French Pastry & Chocolate. Patrons sip cappuccinos and nibble on flaky croissants and fluffy mille-feuilles while …
How Two Luxury Resorts Divert 99% of Their Waste From Landfills
“ Nearly everything from food scraps to construction debris is repurposed, recycled, or processed. Every year, Costa Rica welcomes millions of visitors who are drawn to the country for its unspoiled landscapes and nature-based activities. But as the tourist count rises, so does the environmental footprint that puts pressure on these ecosystems. In many ways, Costa Rica is a global leader in sustainability, from reversing deforestation to using renewable resources for energy needs.
Get an Insider’s Look at Napa Valley’s Busiest Season
If you haven’t been to wine country during harvest season, have you really been to wine country? Vineyards buzz with workers plucking sun-ripened clusters while the winery hums with sorting tables and presses gently extracting precious juice and tannins. In the cellar, the air is perfumed with an intoxicating cuvée of baking bread and grapes as vats alive with bubbling juice are tended to by the winemaker’s watchful eyes. For wine lovers, the experience is nothing short of magical.
At Z Bar, Flavors Span the Globe While Rooftop Sights Remain Distinctly Chicago
Unlike many rooftop lounges perched so high above the city they peer onto roofs and HVAC equipment, Z Bar’s location lets guests feel part of the skyline. Located six floors atop The Peninsula Chicago above the hotel’s Grand Ballroom, the bar pays homage to Chi-Town while taking you on a veritable sip trip around the world. Z Bar opened in June 2018, named for Maria Zec, the hotel’s first female general manager and an industry force who champions the guest experience.
Bottoms Up
A DELIGHT TO HOLD, the tactile hobnail tumbler has quietly become ubiquitous in the hospitality industry. Inspired by the short nails that give boot soles their grip, the vessel’s signature raised bubbles date back to the Victorian era. At Buoy Haus Beach Resort St. Thomas, Autograph Collection (from $400), azure ones in its Caribbean-Asian restaurant, Sugarfin, evoke sea glass.
6 Rooibos Cocktails to Try at Home
Loose-leaf rooibos tea Earthy and low in tannins, with a stunning amber-red hue. Sounds like I’m describing pinot noir, doesn’t it? Well, rooibos tea has those same qualities — and it’s no longer reserved for your mug.
Ignore the Second-Cheapest Wine on the Menu — Here’s Why You Should Drink the Cheapest Instead
You may have heard that old adage about skipping the cheapest bottle on the wine list for fear of choosing a bottle of inferior quality, or simply being viewed as a tightwad. Instead, many people believe it’s safer to opt for the second-cheapest option to save face and select a better bottle while still pocketing a few extra bucks. However, the lowest-priced option is often a menu’s best-kept secret, an intentional addition used to showcase a bottle that overdelivers for its price point.
Ignore the Second-Cheapest Wine on the Menu — Here’s Why You Should Drink the Cheapest Instead
Bats, Brisket and a Queue That Presidents Have Tried to Skip: Austin's Wildest Secrets Revealed Austin has a motto, and the longer you spend there, the more you understand why they mean it so fiercely. Three days is just enough time to fall …
Ignore the Second-Cheapest Wine on the Menu — Here’s Why You Should Drink the Cheapest Instead
You may have heard that old adage about skipping the cheapest bottle on the wine list for fear of choosing a bottle of inferior quality, or simply being viewed as a tightwad. Instead, many people believe it's safer to opt for the second-cheapest option to save face and select a better bottle while still pocketing a few extra bucks. However, the lowest-priced option is often a menu's best-kept secret, an intentional addition used to showcase a bottle that overdelivers for its price point.
Ignore the Second-Cheapest Wine on the Menu — Here’s Why You Should Drink the Cheapest Instead
Credit: IL21 / Getty Images You may have heard that old adage about skipping the cheapest bottle on the wine list for fear of choosing a bottle of inferior quality, or simply being viewed as a tightwad. Instead, many people believe it's safer to opt for the second-cheapest option to save face and select a better bottle while still pocketing a few extra bucks.
Read This Before You Order Your Next ‘Crisp’ White Wine
When you buy something through our link, we may earn a small commission from our affiliate partners. Wine Enthusiast maintains complete editorial independence and all wines are blind tasted. Read more about our policy. Along with bright, tangy, and tart, “crisp” is often used to describe a certain style of white wine. It’s also commonly tossed at sommeliers and other wine professionals by customers in search of bottle recommendations.
Vancouver Bartenders Reimagine the Martini with Unexpected Techniques
I didn’t come to Vancouver specifically in search of a good martini, but somehow, they kept finding me: Diminutive pours to cap off a long night, savory riffs with a whisper of the sea, and bartenders finding unexpected ways to chill them down. Who knew this cosmopolitan British Columbia city known for its lush green spaces and pristine seafood was also turning out some of the most creative martinis around? Conveniently, one waited for me downstairs.
Dreams Sapphire Resort & Spa’s Club & Villas Review
A stay in Dreams Sapphire’s Clubs & Villas section reflects a growing trend in the all-inclusive space: creating an elevated, adults-only enclave within a larger family-friendly resort. Reserved for guests aged 16 and older, the area’s standout amenities include a rooftop pool and swim-up bar, exclusive restaurant and lounge, and upgraded accommodations.
Ich fliege jede Woche: Das sind die besten Plätze im Flugzeug - und diese meide ich
Ich kann nicht immer in der Business Class fliegen, also wähle ich meine Plätze in der Economy Class sorgfältig aus. Kelly Magyarics Ich bin Vielfliegerin und liebe einen Gangplatz in der First Class oder Business Class. Wenn ich in der Economy Class fliege, suche ich mir einen Platz in einer Gangreihe oder hinter einer Trennwand, damit ich mehr Beinfreiheit habe. Generell versuche ich, einen Platz am Gang zu bekommen und nicht in der Nähe einer Toilette oder einer Bordküche zu sitzen.
Capital One's Dulles lounge will close many interior spaces for months
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You Need to Get Yourself Into a Floating Sauna This Summer
The clouds are expected to burn off by afternoon, but right now it’s a stereotypical Pacific Northwest morning: gray, damp, and a little misty. Walking down the pier on the Columbia River at the northern tip of Portland, Oregon, puts me in the middle of a working marina: houseboats with patio furniture, kayaks suspended from riverside racks, tugboats passing through, and a lone eagle posing on the pilings.
Why Do People Shrink-Wrap Their Luggage at the Airport?
This widely seen airport ritual isn’t just about protecting your belongings—it’s about managing uncertainty in one of travel’s most stressful moments. We’ve all come across them at airports: those pre-security kiosks where you can quickly get your suitcases wrapped in yards of brightly-colored cellophane.
You’ve Been Ordering Wine by the Glass Wrong — Here’s What to Ask For Instead
You can reverse much of the damage alcohol has done to your body, science says Alcohol can feel deeply entwined in our lives. A beer or glass of wine while catching up with friends. A cocktail at the end of a hard day. A round of toasts at a party. It’s hard to believe that such seemingly innocent behavior reduces our immunity to infectious disease and raises the risk of …
You’ve Been Ordering Wine by the Glass Wrong — Here’s What to Ask For Instead Original
Order a bottle of wine in a restaurant, and you’re likely to encounter a familiar ritual: the bottle is presented to make sure it’s what you selected, the foil and cork are removed, and you’re offered a small taste to confirm quality. That small but anticipated moment of ceremonial flourish isn’t just a hallmark of good service; it heightens anticipation and deepens your overall enjoyment.
You’ve Been Ordering Wine by the Glass Wrong — Here’s What to Ask For Instead
Order a bottle of wine in a restaurant, and you're likely to encounter a familiar ritual: the bottle is presented to make sure it's what you selected, the foil and cork are removed, and you're offered a small taste to confirm quality. That small but anticipated moment of ceremonial flourish isn't just a hallmark of good service; it heightens anticipation and deepens your overall enjoyment.
How the Grasshopper Cocktail Got its Wings
Grasshopper Riffs You’ll find several variations on the Grasshopper out in the wild. A Flying Grasshopper replaces the cream with vodka, a Frozen Grasshopper scoops mint ice cream, and an After Eight drizzles a layer of dark chocolate liqueur on top. At Sweet Liberty in Miami, bartenders use mezcal and Branca Menta. The recipe at Dante in New York is more traditional, though it’s topped with shaved dark chocolate. But the original is arguably the best.
Take Classic Spanish Dishes to the Next Level with These Wine Pairings
In Spain, pairing wine with food is as much an art form as the curves and swirls of Antoni Gaudí’s Modernist architecture or Pablo Picasso’s Cubist masterpieces.
Malta’s Sun-Soaked Harbors, Soulful Cuisine Captivate the Young and Young at Heart
Malta cast its spell before I even set foot on shore. From the deck of my cruise ship, I watched Valletta’s fortified limestone walls emerge from the sea, glowing gold against the blue. But no matter how you get there, Malta beguiles once you arrive. And beyond its Baroque architecture and complex history, this archipelago between Sicily and the North African coast has a lot to offer business travelers and their companions, both during working hours and downtime.
Should You Ever Order the House Wine? Look for Signs That It’s Worth the Risk Original
Credit: vlarub / Getty Images We’ve all been there. Maybe you’re looking for something to sip with dinner that’s not going to break the bank, or you just don’t feel like combing through the wine list to find the perfect pour. Then you come across an item that’s as elusive as it is confusing: house wine. It could end up being a delightfully unexpected surprise, or it could be undrinkable. How do you know?
Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi Review
More than grand spaces and flashy amenities, the most memorable hotel stays are often defined by the details: lens-polishing cloths set beside your laptop and on your nightstand, an extra pour of a wine the sommelier knows you’ll love, or a bowl of chicken soup delivered to your room when you’re under the weather. These small, intuitive touches shaped my recent stay at Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi. But the attention to detail here extends well beyond service.
Winery Insiders Share the 1 Trick to Make Every Tasting Room Experience Better Original
Approach the tasting bar at a winery and you’re likely to be handed a menu of curated flights, organized by color, style, variety, or vintage. But what if you want to go off-script? Is that even possible? The request and subsequent chance to taste one thing that’s not listed on the menu can instantly reveal a winemaker’s philosophy and priorities while helping you discover something new. It’s a quick, confidence-building hack that can change the entire tasting room experience.
8 Things You’re Not Considering When Booking a Flight–But Should Be
Before you check out, zoom out to think about the often-overlooked factors that can make or break your flight. Most people book flights by comparing prices and departure times. Sure, those might be the most obvious variables, but they’re far from the only ones that matter. Savvy travelers know that it’s often the less visible details, from aircraft type to connection airport, that ultimately shape your experience, both on the ground and in the air.
8 Things You’re Not Considering When Booking a Flight–But Should Be
3 hours ago Jet fuel prices have roughly doubled since the start of the war in Iran, a price increase even sharper than the spikes seen in gasoline and diesel. In response, airlines around the world are cutting routes, raising fares, adding fuel surcharges and boosting baggage fees. In Asia, some countries have …
I Took a Trip Without Knowing the Destination … Here’s What I Learned
When it comes to travel planning, I’m a control freak. I book flights based on aircraft type and seat availability, overanalyze hotel reviews, know exactly what I’m going to eat or drink before ever setting foot in a restaurant, and capture every last detail in a lengthy Google document. So, when I recently had the opportunity to take a surprise trip — with nary a decision made by me — I was a little skeptical. The thought of relinquishing my travel fate to someone else gives me the shakes.
Multigenerational Varvaglione Redefines Puglian Wine
Puglia is often called the heel of Italy’s boot, but it’s the southern peninsula of Salento that completes the shape. This flat, slender peninsula-within-a-peninsula is flanked by the Adriatic Sea to the east and the Ionian Sea to the south. Warm and eternally sun-drenched yet tempered by cooling maritime breezes, this geographical heel cap boasts ideal conditions for winemaking.
Yes, You’re Allowed to Ask the Somm for a Different Wine Glass
Jopus Grevelink recalls a guest timidly asking if he’d still pour her a glass of Sancerre if she asked for it over ice. “I told her that’s exactly how my mom drinks her Sancerre, and that I love my mom,” says the senior beverage manager for José Andrés Group at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad.
Wyndham Palmas Beach & Golf Boutique Resort Review
An uptick in searches for Puerto Rico travel proves travelers aren’t only curious about the capital of San Juan, but are interested in exploring all this Caribbean island has to offer. Located on the quieter southeast coast, Wyndham Palmas Beach & Golf Boutique Resort is well-situated for visitors seeking a convenient home base to explore the region’s culture, nature and beaches. Depending on your perspective, the overall location can feel unplugged and serene … or sleepy.
Caribbean Calling: Our Favorite Destinations and Where To Stay in Each
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Secret Bars We Love: Big Dock Bar
Drinks are written on chalkboards and lean into indigenous ingredients including Nanche, a liqueur that blends rum with a rare Central American grape, which is shaken in Jaguar’s Aphrodisiac, a riff on the Daiquiri. Soursop, a spiky green tropical fruit that tastes like a cross between pineapple, banana, and citrus, goes into the bar’s eponymous cocktail along with aged rum, coconut rum, and local spices.
I've been to 30 tropical islands. From Bora Bora to Barbados, here are the 5 I'd definitely visit again.
I've visited 30 tropical islands around the world, but five stand out from the rest. • Bora Bora and Curaçao's beautiful beaches make them the perfect places for a relaxing vacation. • Barbados has many activities, like touring a rum distillery and visiting Rihanna's childhood home. As a travel writer specializing in tropical destinations, I've been lucky enough to have visited 30 islands around the world. Because of my extensive travels, people often ask me which islands I'd return to.
I've been to 30 tropical islands. From Bora Bora to Barbados, here are the 5 I'd definitely visit again.
Curaçao is known for having more than 35 beaches, so every sun-worshipper can find their perfect spot. During my visit, it seemed that some beaches, like Playa Piskadó, were mainly frequented by locals, so they were less crowded and more relaxed. While on the island, I sipped my way through the gin and tonic menu at Zest Restaurant & Beach Cafe on the lively Jan Thiel Beach and, of course, tried the island's namesake bright blue liqueur in a cocktail.
I've been to 30 tropical islands. From Bora Bora to Barbados, here are the 5 I'd definitely visit again.
What to know about the boat shooting in Cuban waters that killed 4 Cuba’s government said the people aboard the boat were Cubans living in the U.S. and accused them of trying to infiltrate the Caribbean island to …
Dive into Elevated Cocktails, Hidden Bars and Smart Sipping at Sea
Blended, boozy concoctions definitely hit differently when you’re sunbathing on the pool deck. But sometimes you might want more from your onboard beverage experience than an umbrella-garnished frozen daiquiri. Here are five tips to help you find a better-made drink, wherever you’re sailing: FIND THE QUIET BAR On many ships, there’s no shortage of packed pool bars or busy lounges.
5 Vermouth-Forward Cocktails That Aren’t the Manhattan
Tre Dita’s namesake drink – whose three ingredients are all Italian-born – is a bright yet savory Martini variant, thanks to the addition of an ample pour of Contratto Vermouth Bianco, an alpine-style vermouth whose herbal tones include sage, marjoram and laurel as well as citrus peel. “Vermouth is a flavor bomb for cocktails, and there’s such a range and versatility in the category,” Hawkins says. “They can lead to a lower ABV-style cocktail or bring nuance to more powerful spirits.” 1-1/2 oz.
Beziehung: 3 Jahre in Fernbeziehung mit Zeitverschiebung - so halten sie durch
Die Autorin und ihr Partner leben auf unterschiedlichen Kontinenten. Courtesy of Kelly Magyarics Ich habe meinen Partner in einer Flughafen-Lounge kennengelernt; er lebt in Europa, ich in den USA. Seit drei Jahren führen nun wir mithilfe von Textnachrichten und Videoanrufen eine Fernbeziehung. Wir sehen uns so oft wie möglich persönlich, doch das ist nicht einfach – deshalb richten wir unseren Blick auf eine gemeinsame Zukunft.
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