At its home airport, Air France transformed 34,000 square feet of lounge area into a collection of zones and moods, creating space for everyone. Primarily serving international, non-Schengen passengers, the sprawling Terminal 2E lounge gave writer Dan Latif plenty to explore.
Read MorePerched on a remote slope in the heart of the Italian Alps, the family-owned Chalet Mirabell is huge, moody, and luxurious. With commanding views, a sleek lounge and a sprawling spa, the property feels potent and charged—like being inside a James Bond film.
Read MoreWith a showstopper garden, bespoke artwork, lots of lounge space, and an extraordinarily convenient 17th Arrondissement location, the Tribe Paris Batignolles flips idea of the boutique hotel on its head. The question becomes: does it succeed? Writer Dan Latif investigates.
Read MoreMandarin Oriental's Lutetia remains the only Palace-rated hotel on Paris' Rive Gauche. Writer Dan Latif spends an evening at its venerable Joséphine Bar, a historic crossroads where impressive cocktails, genteel service, and monumental interiors make it one of the city's essential stops after dark.
Read MoreAn hour from Salzburg, this five-star, ski-in hotel in the Austrian Alps offers far more than just immediate access to the slopes. With two spas, impressive dining, and one of the most unique design bathrooms we’ve ever seen, Nesslerhof challenges the notion of the design hotel at every turn.
Read MoreAlready known for challenging the norms of watchmaking without sacrificing performance, Hegid has teamed up with typographical artist Pieter Ceizer to reconsider just about every aspect of timekeeping with a limited edition Good Times watch. Write Dan Latif goes to Hegid’s Place Vendôme boutique to get an early look.
Read MoreIn one of Paris’ largest exhibition halls, acres of classic automotive treasures await admiration. Celebrating its 50th edition in France, writer Dan Latif and photographer Julien Fautrat show and tell the story of Rétromobile ahead of its New York City debut later this year.
Read MoreSituated on the northern edge of the terminal, Berlin’s BER Lounge Tegel has evolved since its 2023 opening. With a new catering partner, upgraded furniture, and a recent round of applause from SkyTrax, writer Dan Latif stops in for a pint and a pretzel.
Read MoreSome people go to museums looking for the origins of the world. In Stuttgart, people will find the origins of the car. Celebrating the 140th anniversary of the automobile and the 100th anniversary of the Mercedes-Benz brand as we know it, writer Dan Latif and photographer Julien Fautrat explore nearly 200,000 square feet of automotive history at Mercedes-Benz Museum.
Read MoreThe iGA Lounge at Istanbul Airport is the result of several individual lounges being consolidated into a single mega-hub. A risky move for obvious reasons, we wondered if such an enormous space can still offer the peace and provisions expected from a luxury airport lounge. Dan Latif takes us upstairs.
Read MoreOnce associated almost exclusively with cold weather and ski trips, raclette is now at the center of a foodie debate: is it a seasonal indulgence, or a dish that defies the calendar altogether? Dan Latif takes us to an International Raclette Day celebration in Paris and explores why raclette endures. Plus learn how to make your own raclette at home.
Read MoreLong beloved by celebrities, artists, and world leaders, Munich’s Hotel Bayerischer Hof has emerged from a $200 million, multi-year renovation—reaffirming its status not just as a luxury hotel, but as a self-contained universe of culture, dining, and design. Shaped by a bold collaboration with Axel Vervoordt, The Interior Review explores the luxury hotel that functions like a living organism.
Read MoreDominating Munich’s central Promenadeplatz, the monumental Bayerischer Hof is a machine of hospitality that operates like its own entertainment district. The Interior Review explores the iconic restaurants, buzzy bars, historic theater, and late-night music at the legendary hotel.
Read MoreTo celebrate our first Business Class flight review, writer Dan Latif takes on KLM’s “World Class” aboard the 777-300ER. From lie-flat seats to multi-course meals, its ideal for anyone considering a more comfortable way to cross the Atlantic.
Read MoreSlip away to Les Sables-d'Olonne, where a captivating new exhibition by Sorbonne professor-artist Apoline and photographer Daniel Latif presents everyday encounters at the windswept beaches of France’s Atlantic coast and Tokyo’s luminous streets.
Read MoreWith truly exceptional service, an incredibly indulgent spa, and a convenient Old Town location, the Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga is in a class of its own in almost every regard.
Read MoreWith free admission, writer Dan Latif and photographer Julien Fautrat step into Munich’s hidden car paradise where Bugattis, Ferraris, and McLarens sit within arm’s reach.
Read MoreWhether you’re flying Icelandair for Iceland or transferring to a European destination, you’ll absolutely be passing through Iceland's Keflavík International Airport (KEF), and some flights have incredibly short layovers. Here’s what to know.
Read MoreIn the artful Parisian neighborhood of Montmontre, the celebrated Brasserie Saint Jean has reopened after a four-month renovation, ushering in a new era for the humble yet essential French diner.
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