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Travel News and Advice – October 15, 2026
EU website scam. A fake EU border website has been stealing passport information, so be careful. Check the URL, and look for misspellings before entering your information. Six Flags accident. An elementary school teacher fell off the Goliath rollercoaster at Six Flags...
Chatti Restaurant Introduces New York to One of India’s Best-Kept Culinary Secrets
Chef Regi Mathew Is Preserving Kerala's Culinary Heritage in New York A restaurant can transport you through flavor. The truly memorable ones also transport you through culture, history, and human connection. Chatti by Chef Regi Mathew accomplishes all three....
How to Get the Most Value From Your First Class Ticket
Flying first class can feel like a major upgrade (and it can be). But simply sitting in a larger seat isn't necessarily the best way to get value from a premium ticket. First-class travel can come with a range of benefits before, during, and after your flight, and...
Inside South Bank’s New Era of Waterfront Luxury Travel in Turks and Caicos
An exclusive conversation with Nikheel Advani of Grace Bay Resorts on new additions, residential-style stays, and the evolving luxury experience at South Bank. Turks and Caicos has no shortage of beautiful places to stay. The more interesting question is what a resort...
Recipes: Hot Spanish Soups for Winter
I love soups, especially piping hot in the winter with a crusty piece of baguette, and cold in the summer. As far as I’m concerned, soups are comfort food that I’ve relished since the early 60s when I had my very first apartment, a basement at Onslow Gardens in...
Photo Essay: Mont Saint-Michel, France
I had a poster of Mont Saint-Michel on my wall when I was 15 years old, but I wouldn't make it there until decades later. I went to France numerous times, but somehow, I always managed to skip this magical place. Well, I must say it did not disappoint and was worth...
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Destinations
Photo Essay: Enchanting Japan
Japan is one my favorite countries in the world. It's an extraordinary and photogenic place, as you can easily see from these images. If you haven't been, I urge you to go if you can. It's quite safe, and the people are more polite than any place I've been. See my...
Hotels, Resorts, Spas
Hotel Review: The Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Japan
The legendary grande dame of Tokyo, Japan, The Imperial Hotel, was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built as a low-rise building across the street from the park of the Imperial Palace, within walking distance of everything important in the city. The Imperial Hotel...
Food, Wine, Spirits
Chatti Restaurant Introduces New York to One of India’s Best-Kept Culinary Secrets
Chef Regi Mathew Is Preserving Kerala's Culinary Heritage in New York A restaurant can transport you through flavor. The truly memorable ones also transport you through culture, history, and human connection. Chatti by Chef Regi Mathew accomplishes all three....
Cruise & Sail
Cruising the Nile in Egypt
Egypt … a land of mystique and enigma … with one foot firmly anchored in the past and the other seeking a secure footing in the future. Egypt is home to a treasure trove of monumental structures. The construction techniques for some are known, but to this day, many...
Museums, Entertainment
Arizona’s Verde Canyon Railroad
While in Sedona, Arizona in July, I decided to try out the nearby Verde Canyon Railroad trip. Less than a half hour drive from Sedona and less than a 10-minute drive from Cottonwood, the train's hacienda-style depot complex includes an outdoor bar that sells both...
Travel Advice, News
Travel News and Advice – October 31, 2026
Train accident in Spain. A high-speed train collided with another train on the tracks on October 28th in the Castilla La Mancha region of Spain, killing 68 people and injuring many more. Spain suffered another deadly train crash in January. Officials say traffic...