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Los Angeles restaurant Kali, founded by Chef Kevin Meehan in 2016, has officially reopened on Melrose Avenue with a new direction. Known for its Michelin-starred modern California tasting menu, the restaurant has now embraced a mid-century steakhouse concept inspired by classic American dining. The shift marks a return to à la carte service, with familiar dishes like chicken Milanese, rigatoni, and salmon au poivre, along with steakhouse staples including rib-eye, New York strip, and porterhouse cuts...
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Octant Douro, set on the hillside terraces of Castelo de Paiva, Portugal, has introduced The House Collection, featuring 20 new design-led one- and two-bedroom private residences. Each unit includes a garden, living area, kitchen, and optional services such as private chefs, yoga instructors, and wellness therapists. The collection comprises 16 one-bedroom and four two-bedroom split-level residences, with select options offering private plunge pools...
Marriott’s Luxury Group Launches Wellness-Focused Travel Series Across Asia
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Nestlé Backs Brazil Reforestation Project with Re.Green and Barry Callebaut
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Silversea Launches Direct Charter Flights to Galápagos for Enhanced Guest Experience
Silversea Cruises has announced the introduction of exclusive non-stop charter flights from Quito to San Cristóbal Island in the Galápagos, offering guests of the Silver Origin a more efficient and luxurious travel experience. By eliminating the usual stopover in Guayaquil, the new service shortens travel time to just two hours and includes private check-in, enhanced onboard amenities, and curated in-flight dining...
Luxury Train Travel Sees Rising Demand Among Affluent, Younger Travelers
Luxury train travel is gaining popularity among high-net-worth travelers, especially younger generations, according to industry leaders. Belmond, a subsidiary of LVMH, has seen increased demand for its train journeys since the pandemic. Gary Franklin, Senior Vice President of Belmond, stated, “People wanted the opportunity to be able to slow down”...
Glenapp Castle’s Azalea Restaurant Brings New Life to Southwest Scotland’s Dining...
Glenapp Castle, a 19th-century estate in Ballantrae, southwest Scotland, is drawing attention with the launch of Azalea, a glasshouse restaurant nestled in its walled garden. Owned by Paul Szkiler since 2015, the castle sits within a 36-acre estate and blends rich heritage with hospitality...
Hidden Luxury Villas Offer Quiet Escape on the Amalfi Coast
While the Amalfi Coast is famed for its scenic cliffside towns and boutique hotels, a quieter and more personal experience awaits in its hidden luxury villas. Often family-owned for generations and not listed on mainstream booking platforms, these villas provide privacy, authenticity, and a stronger connection to the coastal surroundings. Nestled in towns like Ravello and Positano, the properties range from restored 17th-century farmhouses to estates with private vineyards and helipads...
Marriott Signs Seven-Hotel Deal with Ventive Hospitality for India and Sri...
Marriott International has entered into an agreement with Ventive Hospitality, a division of Panchshil Realty, to open seven hotels across India and Sri Lanka, totaling 1,548 rooms under five of Marriott's brands. The portfolio includes several brand debuts, Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Sri Lanka’s Pottuvil, Marriott Hotels in Varanasi, Courtyard by Marriott in Mundra, and Moxy in Pune...
Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Toyota Provide Over $1 Million for Texas...
In the wake of devastating floods across Central and South Texas, companies are coming together to provide critical aid to affected communities. Walmart, Sam’s Club, and the Walmart Foundation are committing up to $500,000 in grants and in-kind donations to support flood-affected communities in Central and South Texas. This includes a customer donation match of up to $250,000 through a campaign with The Salvation Army, available soon in stores and online...
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