A small Central American country with soil so rich that wooden fence posts sprout branches, Costa Rica has a prominent place on every globetrotter’s map. The country’s laidback pura vida lifestyle enhances the miles of picture-perfect beaches on the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, rainforests teaming with wildlife and world-famous eco-resorts. With the combined size of Vermont and New Hampshire, the …
A modern metropolis, Taipei is a multicultural oasis that fuses Chinese culture with southeast Asian, Japanese, and American influences. As the capital of the Republic of China, or Taiwan, the 300-year-old city in an ancient lakebed is like a museum that encourages wandering and exploring. Temples hum with Taoist prayers. Villas and barracks were transformed into shops and museums. Good …
Strategically in southern east end of Great British island, standing on the River Thames, London is ancient to the core. Settled by early humans hundreds of years before the Romans founded it around the year AD 43, the capital city retains its medieval boundaries and status as an international leader in arts, finance, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, tourism, transportation and …
The capital of consumerism, Tokyo is a city where opulence knows no limits. As one of the largest metropolises in the word, its maze-like streets and cacophony of neon lights lead you to the area’s extravagances. But, if you take a moment to step away from the noise, soaring buildings, and crowded streets, you’ll find pockets of calm that portray the …
While Super Bowl Sunday isn’t an official U.S. holiday, it’s the most-watched event of the year and one of the greatest traditions in the country. A ritual that the National Football League began in 1967, following the 1966 regular season, the annual championship game celebrates its 51st anniversary on February 5, 2017. This year, Houston, Texas, hosts Super Bowl LI …
An annual extreme sporting event arranged and broadcasted by ESPN, the Winter X Games celebrates its 21th anniversary in 2017 at Aspen Snowmass’s Buttermilk Mountain from January 26 to 29. The premier winter action sports festival features the talents of more than 200 of the world’s top athletes competing for prize money, medals, and bragging rights. With daytime and evening events, concerts, …
Often taking the backseat to Sydney, Melbourne comes first in regards to design. In addition to nurturing creative minds, the capital of Victoria is hailed as one of the most livable cities on the planet. The growing number of museums, design schools, and art galleries found within a close proximity of each other place the city at the top of every …
The clock strikes midnight on December 31 only once a year, so it’s worth making your New Year’s celebration as memorable as possible. While New York City is a stalwart destination to watch the clock tick down to 11:59:59, there are festivities around the globe that are equally as epic. This holiday season, book a private flight to celebrate NYE …
One of the most enchanting resort towns in the world, Aspen, Colorado, is the epitome of winter glamour with its glitzy black diamond skiing and five-star accommodations. Between the music festivals, galleries, museums and social events, the old silver-mining town turned ski-bum destination is now a winter mecca for socialites, the international elite and nature lovers who probably chartered a …
January 1, 2017, marks a fresh start. It’s a time to reflect on the old and relish the new; the perfect opportunity to resolve to make a change in your life. While you can attend dozens of holiday parties, there is only one night in which to ring in the New Year, giving you a great excuse to charter a …
