The World’s Tallest Hotel Is Opening This Fall
Dubai is already home to the world’s tallest building—the Burj Khalifa—and this fall it will add another record-breaking architectural marvel to its skyline. When it opens in November, the Ciel Dubai Marina will become the world’s tallest hotel tower—at some 1,200 feet tall. With 1,004 rooms and suites, the tower will also have eight restaurants, including a rooftop terrace and observation deck with 360-degree views on the 81st floor. And the hotel will set another record—on the 76th level, in the “eye of the needle,” the Ciel Dubai Marina will have the world’s highest infinity pool—for those who want to swim among the clouds.
The Rise and Rise of Private Airport Terminals
A new wave of private terminals for commercial passengers is reinventing the airport experience with exclusive entrances and lounges, dedicated security and immigration lines, and chauffeured transfers straight to your flight. London’s Heathrow and Paris-Charles de Gaulle have had private airport facilities for years, and in the U.S., Los Angeles’ LAX and Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport added independent luxury terminals from a company called PS. Now, São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport has the BTG Pactual Terminal. Here’s what you need to know about the private terminal experience.
Three Luxurious French Countryside Escapes Near Paris
If a trip to the City of Light should ever start to feel a little heavy, a quick escape to the French countryside is just the antidote. The editors of Forbes Travel Guide recommend three luxurious getaways that are less than an hour from Paris by high-speed train. The trio of fairytale villages offer everything from royal palaces to world-class vineyards.
“Boy, those French! They have a different word for everything!”
— Steve Martin
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TravelWise
With more people flying than ever before, passengers are demanding more from their airport experience. But which are the best airports in the United States and Canada right now? The latest J.D. Power 2025 North America Airport Satisfaction Study ranks the top mega, large and medium-sized airports based on seven factors, including terminal facilities, airport staff, as well as the departure and arrival experience. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport was ranked No. 1 in the mega category (airports that handle more than 33 million passengers a year), while California’s John Wayne Airport was named the best in the large airport category (more than 10 million passengers) and Indianapolis International Airport was ranked tops among medium airports (serving more than 4.5 million.)
A First-Timer’s Guide to Heli-Skiing
For many years heli-skiing was recommended for the double black diamond crowd, expert skiers who know how to manage steep terrain and all of that fresh powder. But lately heli-skiing has become accessible to intermediates and above, and is available in more locations—with some destinations more affordable than ever. Here’s what you need to know about planning a heli-skiing vacation.