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Marriott International to Debut St. Regis Luxury Resort in Costa Rica
Marriott International has signed an agreement with Solana PA, S.R.L. to introduce the St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand to Costa Rica. The new development will cover 20 hectares on the Gulf of Papagayo in Guanacaste, with construction beginning in July 2025 and an expected opening in early 2027...
Andronis Arcadia Offers Peaceful Luxury Near Santorini’s Bustling Oia
Andronis Arcadia, the latest property from the Andronis hotel group, offers a serene escape on Santorini’s busy coastline. Located just steps from the popular village of Oia, this contemporary retreat blends natural materials with a low-key design, allowing guests to enjoy uninterrupted views of the Aegean Sea and countryside...
Le Grand Café Opens at Grand Palais, Blending Parisian Elegance with...
Paris welcomes Le Grand Café, a new brasserie situated inside the newly restored Grand Palais, one of the city’s most iconic Belle Époque landmarks. Interior Designer Joseph Dirand took on the responsibility of transforming the vast Beaux-Arts space into a setting that balances grandeur with intimacy. Dirand achieved this by integrating low-level lighting beneath the soaring ceilings, creating a warm atmosphere that complements the building’s historical architecture...
Baros Maldives Unveils New Two-Bedroom Baros Retreat Villa
Baros Maldives has announced the launch of its newest luxury accommodation, the Two-Bedroom Baros Retreat, now open for bookings. Spanning 3,014 square feet, the villa offers sweeping views of the ocean, direct access to the beach, and an expansive outdoor deck featuring a gazebo swing, alfresco dining space, and a private swimming pool...
Wilderness to Launch Magashi Peninsula Camp in Rwanda in September 2025
In September 2025, Wilderness Rwanda will open Wilderness Magashi Peninsula, a new luxury safari lodge located in a private concession within Akagera National Park. Overlooking Lake Rwanyakazinga and set against the Mutumba Mountains, the camp is positioned in Central Africa’s largest protected wetland and Rwanda’s only savannah wildlife sanctuary...
HCLFoundation Expands Grant Funding to Strengthen Water and Biodiversity Efforts in...
HCLTech, through its HCLFoundation, has significantly increased its commitment to rural development with a 45% increase in the annual outlay for its HCLTech Grant initiative. The new ₹24 crore funding aims to support innovative projects by NGOs across India, with a focus on critical water sustainability and biodiversity conservation...
EU Travel Authorisation ETIAS Set to Begin for UK Travellers in...
The European Union’s European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), a visa waiver system for security screening of visa-exempt travellers, is expected to launch in the final quarter of 2026. It will become a requirement for visitors from around 60 visa-exempt countries, including the UK, entering 29 Schengen countries and Cyprus...
United Airlines Introduces Elevated Interior for 787 Dreamliners, Featuring Premium Suites...
United Airlines has announced the debut of its new Elevated interior for Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, setting a higher standard for international premium travel among U.S. carriers. The redesigned aircraft will feature United Polaris Studio suites with eight lie-flat, all-aisle-access business class seats with privacy doors, companion ottomans, and 27-inch 4K OLED screens, the largest of any U.S. airline...
Inside Sorn: Bangkok’s Culinary Shrine to Southern Thai Tradition
Tucked into a quiet neighborhood of central Bangkok, Sorn offers one of the world’s most immersive explorations of Southern Thai cuisine. From the moment you enter, it’s clear this is not a typical fine-dining experience. Sorn’s tasting menu—structured around seafood, spice, and centuries-old traditions—delivers bold flavors and a relentless rhythm of contrast: fiery dishes followed by palate-saving coolers, luxurious textures interrupted by crunch, and elegant plating paired with humble, hyper-regional ingredients...
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Iconic Ritz Paris Is Rejuvenated
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