Laurie Werner

Historic Stone Street in New York's Financial District is lined with casual cafes and bars. But it now has a serious gastronomic, craft cocktail addition.

Air France is always upgrading its service in the front of the cabin and the new La Première taking off this spring will be its most sizeable and opulent.

Both The Beaumont Mayfair and One Aldwych in London have undergone recent renovations to embellish their decor. New restaurants are also on the horizon.

Two secluded, intimate resorts designed in breezy but sophisticated style offer a totally relaxing escape. Also part of the appeal: a gorgeous beach and luscious meals.

Visitors who want to be in the middle of rugged nature in Iceland can now stay in just opened, remote, glass walled, mirrored on the exterior cabins with stunning views.

The hilltop town of Ostuni is one of the most beautiful cities in Puglia. When Vista Ostuni opens this summer, it will finally have a hotel to match.

The Potlatch Club was the place to be in the 1960s and 1970's for celebrities and socialites. Now after an extensive rebuild and redesign, it's the place to be again.

New York restaurants put the world's cuisines on display. On the weekends, brunch choices reflect those global influences, veering away from standard choices.

Visiting mountain gorillas in their natural habitat in Rwanda is special on its own. There's a new lodge dramatic in both location and design that makes it even better.

Namibia is a top safari destination partly due to its dramatic landscapes. With a new safari, travelers can explore three of those and also work to help giraffes.