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Saudi Arabia is Open to Tourists

To reach all 195 countries is officially one step easier. For the first time, Saudi Arabia will open its doors to tourist travelers. Historically, travel to Saudi Arabia was limited to those with business visas, pilgrimage, and people visiting family members. The regulations have been loosened for passport holders of certain counties. These include the United States, all the Schengen EU countries, Australia and Japan. Saudi Arabia is open to tourists from South Korea, South Africa, Brunei, Malaysia, and Singapore.…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Sri Lanka: Where Beauty Lies In The Imperfection

*NOTE: Our hearts go out to the Sri Lankan people, for the recent tragic events. Our feature on Sri Lanka ran earlier this month, and we are devastated that something so terrible could happen in a place so beautiful, genuine and kind. We know that one day, and we hope soon, that peace will be back in this beautiful place. There are two types of personalities. As Type A’s, some of us are perfectionists in many ways (although self-aware enough…

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Destinations, Travel Buzz

Another Reason to Visit Israel: The Jaffa Opens

It’s no secret that travelling to Tel Aviv, Israel, is one of the best decisions you could make this year. The culture, the people, the history—there’s no need to twist anyone’s arm. In fact, the Abu Hasan hummus alone would be worth the trip across the world (it’s seriously the best you’ll find in the Middle East). But now, there’s a second reason to jump on that trans-Atlantic flight: The Jaffa hotel. Design Just outside Tel Aviv, The Jaffa offers…

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Beauty & Wellness

Spas to Travel For: The Amangalla

Who doesn’t love a deep-tissue hour-and-a-half massage, where you feel like a new person (at least for that day)? Or is there anyone on this earth who would say ‘no’ to an anti-aging facial, that takes years off of your face for the next few weeks? But imagine if you could go to a place and not only get that, but also get real ayurvedic treatments that will change you from the inside, and actually improve your health and quality…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur

Hotel: Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur Who: Though a countless number of celebrities have passed through this actual palace, Nick Jonas and Prianka Chopra selected The Taj as the venue for their much-talked-about wedding, which took place at the end of 2018. Having sat in front-row seats at the second Royal Wedding of this century, the celebrity couple indubitably know a thing or two about luxury ceremonies. Why: To most of us jet setters, staying at a hotel that feels…

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