Jeff Greif 
If Part One of this series was about where paper arrival cards are disappearing, Part Two is about when the real work of travel now happens. Around the world, countries aren’t just moving forms online—they’re shifting critical entry steps into a tight window just before you fly. For many destinations, … Read more
If you’re still expecting a flight attendant to hand you a tiny pencil and a paper arrival card, it’s time to reset your expectations. Around the world, countries are quietly killing off those paper forms and replacing them with digital systems you complete before you ever reach the immigration line. … Read more
Dreaming of a tropical escape with powder-soft sand, turquoise water, and unforgettable sunsets? Boracay Island in the Philippines delivers all of that and more. Welcome to Boracay Island Boracay is a picture-perfect island in the central Philippines, about an hour’s flight south of Manila via Caticlan Airport. Only a little … Read more
In 2026, luxury travel is defined by discernment rather than excess. Travelers are moving away from bustling itineraries and toward experiences shaped by intention, rhythm, and meaning. Mindful travel is no longer about retreating from the world, but engaging with it more deliberately—choosing places that restore clarity, honor ritual, and … Read more
If your screen time is up and your energy is down, you’re not alone. With global worry and stress at decade highs, most online time is leaving people feeling more lonely than connected; it’s no surprise that “quietcations” are the travel trend to watch for 2026. Think fewer notifications, more … Read more
This February, visitors to New York City can experience Jewish culture through a surprising lens: steaming bowls of soup, contemporary art, and evocative photography on the Lower East Side. To mark the launch of its new Manischewitz Homemade Jarred Soup line, the iconic Jewish food brand is debuting “SOUP,” a … Read more
When the cherry blossoms begin to stir Kyoto’s ancient streets this spring, a new chapter in the city’s luxury hospitality story will unfold in Gion. On March 5, 2026, Imperial Hotel, Kyoto will debut as a 55-room boutique hotel within the restored Yasaka Kaikan—a 1936 landmark. Blending heritage architecture with … Read more
As 2025 winds down, New Jersey’s dining scene is preparing to usher in the new year with style, flavor, and a full spectrum of celebrations. From chef-driven tasting menus and refined prix fixe dinners to lively countdown parties with open bars, live music, and family-friendly festivities, restaurants across the Garden … Read more
Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center from December 5–7, with VIP Preview Days on December 3 and 4. This year’s edition features 283 galleries from 43 countries, making it the largest and most diverse art fair in the Americas. Global Exhibitor Lineup Art Basel … Read more
This fall, art enthusiasts and cultural connoisseurs have a captivating reason to visit New York’s MoMA PS1. The museum is set to host the U.S. debut of “Vaginal Davis: Magnificent Product,” a major exhibition celebrating five decades of the iconic artist’s boundary-pushing work. Opening on October 9, 2025, this exhibition … Read more
Japan is renowned for its hot springs, or onsen, which have been part of Japanese culture for centuries, initially associated with religious purification practices by Buddhist monks. Over time, they became integral to samurai traditions and later evolved into popular communal spaces during the Edo period. Since then, an entire … Read more
Mickalene Thomas’s book confirms her status as a key figure of contemporary art. It features notable works arranged in thematic chapters, an interview with the artist by Hayward Gallery chief curator Rachel Thomas, and essays by scholars and curators that cover Thomas’s distinct visual vocabulary, drawing on themes of love … Read more
It’s time again for Miami Art Week from December 8 to 10, where Miami becomes the center of the art world hosting many art fairs including the biggest one Art Basel Miami. In addition there are pop-up galleries and special exhibitions presenting the best in contemporary art. The international week … Read more
Often compared to the Freedom Tower in New York, the London Eye, and Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the Tokyo Skytree just celebrated its tenth anniversary. Providing a dramatic change to the city’s skyline in 2012, the Tokyo Skytree also gave the city a new television tower. And, it created an exciting … Read more
Nestled deep in Waikiki off Kalakaua Avenue (the famous shopping street) and close to the Aloai Canal, you’ll find the Surfjack Hotel and Swim Club, considered one of the best hotels in Oahu. It’s a refreshing find in Honolulu where vintage 1960’s kitsch meets 2020 cool. The hotel celebrates Hawaiian … Read more