The 500th anniversary of the death of Italian Renaissance master Raphael is marked with a blockbuster exhibition in Rome. Advance ticket sales for the show at the Scuderie del Quirinale have already broken all records. Raphael is believed to have died on his 37th birthday. But the cause of the Renaissance master painter’s death remains unclear: Was […]
Zermatt Unplugged Surrounded by 38 four-thousand-meter peaks and at the foot of the world-famous, pyramid-shaped Matterhorn, lies the small, idyllic community of Zermatt. The car-free mountain resort is located in the canton of Valais in Switzerland at about 1,600 meters above sea level. The Matterhorn village gives insight into the traditional life of the mountain
Over the past decade, the aesthetic of Four Seasons has evolved to meet the needs of a new generation of guests. Under the helm of Dana Kalczak, Vice President of Design, it has moved from a more traditional design language of flower patterns and chintzes to a contemporary, clean-lined look that evokes a sense of
It’s hard to imagine the Gold Coast ever dropping off the list of Australia’s most popular destinations. And nor should it. The sun, the surf and, increasingly, a sophisticated dining scene secures the region’s widespread appeal. Yet, just next door is an entirely different but equally inviting locale, whether you’re up for a pace-changing side
Cost of Change Fees Some of us who would ordinarily be planning a trip and buying tickets right now – for Spring Break, for summer vacation, for a weekend getaway – are holding off, waiting for the latest news on coronavirus. Much is unknown about this outbreak and there are many unanswered questions. Airlines are
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Nobody wants to spend their holidays locked inside their hotel rooms, or their cruise cabins for that matter. The solution for our need to travel and explore would then be to look within our nation’s borders rather than overseas. The best place to enjoy Thailand, hence, is away from the masses and international destinations, into,
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No trip to Japan is complete without a relaxing dip in an onsen. What is an onsen? Onsen are natural hot springs, fueled by volcanic activity, as well as the resort atmosphere that has emerged around many such springs. Japan offers around 2,300 onsen to choose from, many of them included in ryokan (traditional inns).
