Archive for August 2026
How a Five-Star South African Hotel Is Creating a Pathway for Women in Hospitality
One five-star hotel in South Africa is demonstrating how tourism can become a powerful pathway to economic opportunity for women from rural communities. Drostdy Hotel, a heritage property in Robert Sobukwe, formerly Graaff-Reinet, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, is doing more than welcoming luxury travelers. The hotel serves as a working training ground for the…
Read MoreOtero Ranch Combines Dude Ranch Adventure With Luxury Golf in Southern Arizona
Travelers looking for a vacation that combines Western adventure with luxury are getting a new option in Southern Arizona. Otero Ranch, a seasonal all-inclusive dude ranch presented by True Ranch Collection in partnership with Tubac Golf Resort & Spa, will open November 15, 2026, on historic land in the Santa Cruz River Valley. The experience…
Read MoreF1 Arcade Las Vegas Launches Three Summer Packages for Racers of All Levels
Formula 1 fans and casual thrill-seekers have a new reason to race in Las Vegas this summer. F1 Arcade Las Vegas has introduced three summer experience packages designed to combine high-speed racing, immersive full-motion simulators, food and drinks. Starting at $59 per person, the packages give visitors different ways to experience the Formula 1-inspired venue,…
Read MoreWorks & Process Announces Fall 2026 Season at Guggenheim and Beyond
Works & Process is bringing a wide-ranging lineup of dance, theater, opera and creative programming to New York and beyond this fall, with a 2026 season focused on giving audiences a closer look at how performing artists develop their work. The fall season, announced August 4, will take place at Guggenheim New York, Manhattan West…
Read MoreMore New York Men Are Turning to Hyaluronic Acid for Girth Enhancement
A once-taboo cosmetic procedure for men is receiving increased attention in the New York metropolitan area, as more urologists begin offering hyaluronic acid-based penile girth enhancement, such as the Penile Girth and Male Enhancement Treatment by PhalloFILL. The minimally invasive procedure involves injecting hyaluronic acid filler beneath the penile skin to increase girth. Unlike surgical…
Read MoreHotel Matilda Embraces the Rise of Slow, Wellness-Focused Luxury Travel
Luxury travel is taking on a more mindful meaning as travelers increasingly look for vacations that offer more than beautiful surroundings and upscale accommodations. In San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, Hotel Matilda is responding with a wellness experience designed to help guests slow down, disconnect and reconnect with themselves. Located in the historic center of…
Read MoreAt Baros Maldives, Guests Get to Know the Reef’s Regulars
At Baros Maldives, becoming familiar with the local wildlife can take just an afternoon. The private island resort’s house reef sits only steps from its villas, giving guests the chance to encounter the same marine animals repeatedly during their stay. Rather than treating snorkeling as a one-time excursion, Baros builds its experience around the reef…
Read MoreBoston Couple Turns $1.32 Million Home Purchase Into Luxury Seychelles, Africa, Vacation
For most homebuyers, purchasing a house means taking on a mortgage that can last decades. For one Boston couple, their $1.32 million home purchase came with an unexpected perk: enough rewards points to help fund a luxury family vacation across the Seychelles, Kenya, and France. Ngan, a registered nurse, and her husband Connor, a physician,…
Read MoreTsowa Safari Island Offers a Remote Base for a Three-Country African Adventure
For travelers seeking an African safari that goes beyond the traditional lodge experience, Tsowa Safari Island offers a remote starting point in the middle of the Zambezi River. Located within Zimbabwe’s Zambezi National Park, the private island provides access to a wider Southern African adventure spanning Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. The property features eight secluded…
Read MoreStella Sands Brings Language Puzzles and True Crime Expertise to CODEBREAKERS
Bestselling true crime author Stella Sands turns her expertise in crime, language and human behavior into a twisted new mystery with CODEBREAKERS: A Wordhunter Mystery, a brain-teasing novel built around signs, symbols, linguistics and a truly unconventional detective. Set in the swampy landscape of south-central Florida, CODEBREAKERS follows Maggie Moore, a foul-mouthed word genius whose…
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