Newport Beach, California, is the place to be over Memorial Day weekend when the 19th Annual Newport Beach Wine Festival kicks off on the grounds of Balboa Bay Resort. Over the course of three days, guests to ticketed events will enjoy live music and exceptional wines, some of which can be savored during the Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brunch and the Justin Winery Limited Release Wine Dinner. “We look forward to this weekend all year long,” expressed Cindy Racco, managing director, Balboa Bay Resort and Club. “With our picturesque surroundings, it’s the ultimate destination to unwind with a glass ..read more

THE BASICS Name: Michael Dorf Title: Founder and CEO Company, city: City Winery; New York City First job: Founder of Knitting Factory Where to next: I’m going to Nashville for some real estate work, then to St. Louis, where we have a location, to host a 40th- anniversary college reunion. I’ll also head to wine meetings in Northern California. © Michael Dorf A LITTLE BIT MORE What actor or actress would play you in a movie of your life? David Constable, because we share some characteristics, like facial hair and goofiness! Sometimes, not always successfully, I try to bring levity, good humor ..read more

Hotel AKA Washington Circle debuted on May 1 in Washington, D.C.’s, trendy Foggy Bottom/West End neighborhood. The 151-room property marks the third AKA property in the Washington, D.C., area. “Hotel AKA Washington Circle exemplifies a significant milestone in our brand’s evolution, highlighting both the burgeoning demand and our unwavering dedication to excellence within the DMV region,” said Larry Korman, CEO, AKA. “By seamlessly blending modern elegance with our distinctive residential ethos, we are positioned to provide an elevated luxury experience at the epicenter of D.C. As with all AKA ..read more

This year, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland formally established Amache National Historic Site in Colorado, following the Town of Granada’s acquisition and donation of the land needed to establish the country’s newest national park. President Biden signed the Amache National Historic Site Act in March 2022, designating the Amache site as part of the National Park System. That designation, and this year’s formal establishment, will permanently protect the site for future generations and will help tell the history of Japanese American incarceration during World War II. It is the sevent ..read more

Carneros Resort and Spa, nestled in the wine region of Carneros, celebrates its 20th anniversary of providing guests with a quintessential Napa experience. The hotel commemorates the milestone with a curated list of limited-time offerings showcasing the resort’s charm. “The travel industry has witnessed numerous changes the past two decades, but throughout it all we have created a one-of-a-kind experience for guests that showcases the best of Napa, from world-class wine and culinary options to unique family-friendly activities that prove the valley isn’t just for adults,” said Edward Costa, ma ..read more

On a pristine white-sand beach, La Coralina Island House sits on an entire bay in Bocas del Toro. Whether you take the one-hour flight from Panama City or a 90-minute flight from San José in Costa Rica, you are met with wellness and luxury on Panama’s northern coastline. The innovative boutique resort offers spectacular views of the ocean and a sense of relaxed seclusion, an idyllic escape for an ocean getaway. Upon entry through its welcoming, Balinese-inspired, open-air lobby, you are surrounded by a soundtrack of whispering coconut palms and the sigh of the turquoise Caribbean Sea. Conceive ..read more

Norwegian Cruise Line officially launched its 2024 Europe travel season. Norwegian Epic’s arrival to its seasonal homeport of Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, April 19 kicked off the season. This summer travel season, Norwegian Cruise Line guests can choose from 101 distinctive itineraries with 38 roundtrips and 63 open-jaw sailings, with calls to 140 ports across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, Greek Isles and Atlantic Coast. These sailings also include trips aboard the newest Prima Class vessels. With an average of 10 hours in port, guests of Norwegian Cruise Line have a wide range of shore ..read more

Lifestyle and art-inspired hotel group art’otel opens its first property in Italy this year. Located in the historic area of Piazza Sallustio, art’otel Rome Piazza Sallustio features 99 guestrooms and suites, a lively bar and restaurant scene, an immersive on-site gallery, and more. © Art’otel Global In addition to in-room art, other parts of the hotel will come to life with installations and interiors by Pietro Ruffo, known for his international exhibitions and collaborations with Dior and The Vatican Apostolic Library. Many of the guestrooms and suites come with terraces, and all accommoda ..read more

In mid-April, Airports Council International World revealed the top 10 busiest airports in the world from 2023. The report found the global total passenger forecast for 2023 to be around 8.5 billion, a 93.8 percent recovery from pre-pandemic levels. Once more, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport ranks as the busiest airport worldwide, with an estimated 104 million passengers traveling through the airport in 2023. Dubai International Airport was the second-busiest airport in the world, coming in second for the first time and surpassing Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Dubai ..read more

Silversea reintroduces its highly anticipated Suite Upgrades promotion in time for May 2024–2026 sailings. The upgrade is available for new bookings made through May 31, and provides up to a two-category suite upgrade on a broad selection of ocean and expedition voyages for select suite categories, $1,000 shipboard credit per suite on select voyages for select suite categories, and a reduced deposit of 15 percent. © Silversea Cruises Eligible sailings include Mahe to Mahe (Dec. 18–28), Papeete to Papeete (March 2–13, 2025), and Longyearbyen to Longyearbyen (June 16–26, 2025). Visit here to l ..read more