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Hotel Washington: Heritage and luxury in the beating heart of DC

It was a March evening this year and after a round of museums and some work meetings, I hit the hotel room early. It was my last night in Washington DC before flying to Louisville the ...

The Peninsula Chicago: Jewel in the windy city's Magnificent Mile crown

On a spring morning this year when Chicago was bracing for waves of celebratory crowds in the streets for its annual big, green St. Patrick's Day, I woke up to a quiet, sublime mor ...

Hotel Richer de Belleval: Where luxury meets bistronomy in southern France city Montpellier

When the Uber driver dropped us off on the main street of Monpellier driving through the iconic city gateway that is Porte du Peyrou, I thought my five-star hotel was just around with ...

The Frankfurt Marriott: Germany's tallest hotel is a smart pick for leisure and work visits

When I checked in at The Frankfurt Marriott Hotel this February, the dawn was breaking. From the window of my 28th floor room, a vast canvas of Frankfurt was unfolding with the gradual ...

Sri Lanka: Four hotels and an Indian fanboy of the island nation

Supriyo Hazra takes you on a merry-go-round of some of Sri Lanka's luxury properties spanning across its iconic beaches, hills, rocks, tea plant ...

Chicago, with its glittering riverfront, soaring towers, iconic bridges, and thriving art and culture scene, never ceases to amaze. Each visit reveals something new, yet also deepens a familiar affection — a city that grows on me every time I return.


Stylish, contemporary and luxurious with sprawling rooms and suites while being located not too far from downtown DC or the US capital's key attractions,  Hotel AKA Washington Circle in the vibrant Foggy Bottom/West End neighborhood is a revelation to me. 


Qatar Airways to commence o ...

Qatar Airways will move its New York operations to The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in 2026. As part of the relocation, the airline plans to open a 15,000-square-foot lounge, its first dedicated facility in both New York City and the United States.

Air Canada flights remain g ...

All Air Canada planes remained grounded late Saturday despite the Canadian government intervening to end a strike called by cabin crew members that resulted in hundreds of flights being cancelled and triggered chaos, media reports said.

Air India to stop Delhi-Was ...

Tata Group-owned Air India on Monday announced the suspension of its services between Delhi and Washington, D.C., effective September 1, 2025, due to a combination of operational factors, to ensure the reliability and integrity of the airline's overall route network.