Pink cherry blossom sweeps Japan each spring and the former capital city of Kyoto is one of the best places to view this seasonal change. For some of the most striking views of the blossom, or "Hanami" as it is locally known, the banks of the Kamo-gawa River are a good starting point for those who are new to Kyoto. The waterway, which runs through ...

Natural Habitat Adventures is introducing a seven-day opportunity to photograph polar bears in the remote Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in northeast Alaska. Kaktovik, an Inupiat village of 250 people located on Barter Island in the Beaufort Sea on the edge of the coastal plain, is Alaska's premier location to view polar bears. Sightings have been...

​ Discerning Collection is launching its Luxury Yacht Portfolio, which will consist of two yachts and a catamaran allowing guests to explore the Ionian Islands in style. Based in Corfu, two yachts, Jeannous (sleeps 6), Argentous (sleeps 8) and the catamaran Aurous (sleeps 10) will all be available for sole charter from May to October 2017. All come...

Edge Retreats is a collection of the world's best luxury villas with over 4000 properties in 50 countries. Among these are a number of luxury private island resorts Tagomago Private Island, Balearics Located 900 metres off the coast of Ibiza and 30 minutes from the beaches of Formentera, this Mediterranean island covers 148 acres and has a five-bed...

Sharp new black, white and red livery. Fashionable and functional new uniforms. New cabin designs. And new routes to from major hubs to Frankfurt, London's Gatwick, Taipei, Nagoya, Reykjavik, Shanghai, Algiers, Berlin, Mumbai and Marseille. All have been unveiled by Air Canada, the nation's largest and oldest airline. "This is about more than just ...

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service linking the UK and mainland Europe, has opened its new Business Premier lounge in Paris Gare du Nord. With many business passengers choosing high speed rail over plane, the new lounge offers a stylish, comfortable environment for both working and relaxing. The lounge is equipped with complimentary wifi, USB soc...