Business Travel
Luxury rebounds
Luxury hotel rates rise as demand for butlers, views jumps
Julian Saipe is finally taking his family on the dream vacation he put off amid last year's recession. Apparently, so are plenty of other people.
Time abroad
Australia on top of the world for expat kids: survey
With its beaches, outdoor lifestyle and friendly schools, Australia has been voted the world's best country to bring up children by expatriate parents working there, an HSBC bank survey shows.
Singapore stop-over
Tiger Airways to offer private flights to Singapore's new casino
Singapore's budget carrier Tiger Airways will provide a chartered aircraft service to fly foreign guests visiting the city's first casino resort.
Tools and tips
Business trips: make the most of every minute
EMMA JOHNSON, FORBES.COM How the most experienced road warriors are making the most out of technology and new connections.
Holidays hints
Family-friendly luxury hotels
JENNIFER MURPHY, FORBES.COM In these upscale accommodations, kids get the VIP treatment, too.
Magical Maldives
Stars of the south
In a country of dazzling beaches and crystal clear waters, Ute Junker discovers two very different resorts exploring new frontiers of luxury.
London
Old school, new kind of cool
Belinda Jackson scours some of the world's most stylish streets in search of the perfect city gent look.
Sharp dressing
Old school, new kind of cool
Belinda Jackson scours some of the world's most stylish streets in search of the perfect city gent look.
Abu Dhabi
Opulent ode to the Bedouin
ROB MCFARLAND The walls breathe the desert ways but not at the expense of five-star trappings, writes Rob McFarland.
Chill factor
Scots make the most of Europe's winter woes
PATRICK COLLINSON Temperatures have plunged to minus 17 degrees but in the Scottish Highlands, they couldn't be happier as ski resorts revel in perfect powdery snow.
Airborne lifestyles
Flying high in cloud nine style
ANDREW HEASLEY If you are an A-grade traveller, the lengths airlines will go to to fawn over you start even before you set foot inside an airport.
Working holidays
The world's liveliest cities
JENNIFER MURPHY, FORBES.COM Conference in Reykjavik? Jump at the chance. Iceland's capital is amongst the world's most exciting cities.
Aria to Vegas
New $9 billion casino redefines Vegas strip
The opening of the $9.4 billion CityCenter complex in Las Vegas marks the official completion of the most expensive private construction project in US history.
Excess is back
Luxury travel booming again
The luxury travel market is bouncing back after a couple of difficult seasons, but today's well-heeled travellers are spurning the excess of the boom years in favour of authentic experiences.
Highland Bowl
Fear and loathing in Aspen
ROBERT UPE Robert Upe finds something even more frightening than the famous alpine resort's extreme slopes.
Hotel lounges
Boardrooms and canapes
Travellers increasingly are finding no reason to leave their plush hotel lounges, writes Tamara Thiessen.
Destination United States
Las Vegas: City of smoke and mirrors
John Silvester finds you can get anything at any time in Vegas - as long as you're not seeking authenticity.
Air travel
The future of airline seating: watch this space
Passengers want more room, airlines want more seats. Kay O'Sullivan finds designs that might satisfy everyone.
Boutique resort
How green is this valley
With an eye on the wildlife, guests aren't the only ones to benefit from this luxury lodge, writes Lynne Whiley.
Air travel
Flight test: Scandinavian Airlines business class
The Scandinavians are a down-to-earth bunch and it shows in their friendly, efficient service.
