Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Florence's Villa San Michele Reopens with Refined Luxury and New Guerlain Spa
Belmond's Villa San Michele, a former Renaissance convent in the Fiesole hills above Florence, has reopened after an 18-month renovation. Th
Aman Sveti Stefan Reopens in Montenegro After Beach Access Dispute
Aman Sveti Stefan reopens on 1 July after a five-year closure sparked by a dispute over beach access. Local residents will have free use of
Bosnia and Herzegovina: A Balkan Travel Destination on the Rise
Bosnia and Herzegovina has been named Europe's most engaging country on social media by Tripscout. The nation's rich heritage, from Mostar's
Björk Rave, Historic Train, and Cruises: Best Ways to See the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse in Europe
On 12 August 2026, a total solar eclipse will plunge parts of Greenland, Iceland, and Spain into darkness for up to two minutes. Events incl
Europe's Art Hotels: Where Contemporary Art Meets Hospitality
Hotels across Europe are blending contemporary art with hospitality, offering immersive stays. MACAM in Lisbon, Byblos Art Hotel in Verona,
Jet Fuel Crisis Forces Airlines to Cut 13,000 May Flights, Disrupting European Travel
Global airlines have cancelled around 13,000 flights in May due to a jet fuel shortage linked to the Iran conflict. European carriers includ
Istanbul's Luxury Scene Marries Ottoman Heritage with Modern Design
Istanbul's luxury sector is shifting focus from opulence to cultural depth, integrating imperial heritage into modern experiences. Artisans
World Cup Hotel Boom in US Faces Reality Check as Bookings Lag
The American Hotel & Lodging Association reports that anticipated World Cup demand has not translated into strong hotel bookings. Domestic t
British Airways Offers Pilots Up to $100,000 to Taxi Planes at Chicago O'Hare
British Airways is recruiting wide-body pilots for a ground-only role taxiing aircraft between terminals at Chicago O'Hare. The job pays up
Singapore Airlines to Offer Free Starlink WiFi on Select Aircraft by 2027
Singapore Airlines will introduce Starlink satellite internet on its Airbus A350-900 and A380 aircraft starting in the first quarter of 2027
Greece's Lesser-Known Islands and Mainland Escapes Top Rankings for Quiet Summer Holidays
Greece dominates a new ranking of Europe's most relaxing summer destinations, with seven of the top ten spots. Lesser-known islands and main
Emirates Flight Held at Heathrow After Iranian Missiles Target UAE
An Emirates A380 flight from London Heathrow to Dubai was held on the tarmac after Iran launched cruise missiles at the UAE. The captain cit