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'Wild Wellness' at Las Torres Patagonia Inspires a Year of Restorative Travel

'Wild Wellness' at Las Torres Patagonia Inspires a Year of Restorative Travel

Las Torres Patagonia in Chile is emerging as a pioneer of 'wild wellness', the kind of restoration found through wind, wilderness and authentic natural encounters. Experiences there align with holistic wellness trends for 2026 including social wisdom, elemental spirituality, ping minimalism, soft fascination and living laboratories. From horseback rides with the resident baqueano cowboys to quiet mornings in the biointensive garden, the historic estancia offers guests a chance to retreat into nature amid epic landscapes, living culture and tranquility, in line with the traditional Patagonian saying 'he who hurries wastes time'.

Year-long commemoration of nation’s 250th underway in Washington, DC

Year-long commemoration of nation’s 250th underway in Washington, DC

With only-in-DC experiences, free attractions and a citywide collaboration of more than 85 partners, Washington, DC is kicking off its year-long commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. No place tells America’s story as vividly as DC, the only place to see the Declaration of Independence and the best place to discover its impact. Destination DC, the city’s official destination marketing organization, announced an updated calendar of fun, free events and special exhibitions, interspersed with headline openings and reopenings, throughout the year. Begin planning your trip at a special website for the occasion: DC250.us.

Mandarin Oriental’s first hotel in Mallorca to debut in spring 2026

Mandarin Oriental’s first hotel in Mallorca to debut in spring 2026

Mandarin Oriental is delighted to announce the upcoming opening of Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca. Located in Calvià near the elegant Puerto Portals, the resort offers captivating Mediterranean views, framed by Aleppo pines and the dramatic coastline. The stunning new property features 131 stylishly appointed rooms and suites, an array of innovative restaurants and bars, a signature wellness sanctuary, extensive leisure facilities and curated guest experiences.

Ireckonu expands hotel portfolio to strengthen access to higher-value customers

Ireckonu expands hotel portfolio to strengthen access to higher-value customers

Ireckonu, the leading provider of middleware solutions and customer data platforms for the hospitality industry, today shared its 2025 milestones, highlighting its strengthened leadership position and significant growth within the luxury segment. After several years supporting the operations of premium hotel brands, Ireckonu has continued to expand its global portfolio over the past year, adding Aman, Dorchester Collection, and other luxury groups to its client portfolio.

Discover the Luxury of Business Class Flights to Italy

Discover the Luxury of Business Class Flights to Italy

Italy is a top travel destination that is known for its extensive history, beautiful landscapes, famous cities, and great food. From the ancient ruins in Rome to the romantic canals of Venice and the art in Florence, Italy has it all for any type of traveler. Although the destination is amazing, the trip becomes that much better when one chooses business class which gives comfort, convenience and premium service at every stage of the journey.

Luxury Scotland Welcomes Ardbeg House and Jetlogic to Its Curated Collection

Luxury Scotland Welcomes Ardbeg House and Jetlogic to Its Curated Collection

Luxury Scotland, the leading collection of exceptional Scottish hospitality experiences, has announced the addition of two new members to its carefully curated portfolio: Ardbeg House, the reimagined Islay retreat shaped by whisky heritage and island culture, and jetlogic, Scotland's leading private aviation specialist, delivering bespoke jet and helicopter charter services worldwide.

A Growing Passport Divide Reshapes Global Mobility in 2026

A Growing Passport Divide Reshapes Global Mobility in 2026

Marking two decades since its inception, the Henley Passport Index 2026 reveals a growing divide between the world’s most and least mobile populations. Created 20 years ago and based on exclusive Timatic data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the index ranks all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. While a record number of passports now cluster at the top of the ranking, those at the bottom remain increasingly isolated, underscoring a widening global mobility gap.