Charu Suri

Old Newbury Crafters A rising number of indigenous crafts worldwide are now in danger of becoming extinct or endangered, largely as a result of their time-consuming nature, and fewer craftspeople who possess these specialized skills. In Britain, a…

The restaurant scene in Houston has boomed in recent years, enhancing what was already a rich and varied offering. People may be given to starting with good old home-grown Tex-Mex (and the best in Houston are as good as they are anywhere) but given…

Houston is one of the most diverse cities in the country—you’re likely to hear a dozen languages as you stroll through world-class institutions like the Museum of Fine Arts or the Menil Collection. Visitors to this buzzing metropolis should carve out…

Our definitive, indisputable, (although, because this is Texas brisket we're talking about, we're sure it will be debated) list of the best BBQ in Houston includes almost a dozen spots that will make your mouth water as soon as you smell the smoke…

Picasa Brunch in Houston, like all meals eaten out in this city, is a diverse affair. Influences pull from traditions of the American South, from creole culture winding its way west on Highway 10, from Southeast Asian cuisine, from the ranches of…

Pelorus “Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower,” wrote the French philosopher Albert Camus. In North America, most experts agree that the peak time of those “flowers” occurs around mid-October, depending on the latitude, altitude and…

Montauk, Long Island—or “The End,” as it is affectionately called—used to be a bucolic and laid-back stretch of land filled with livestock and nature preserves. Still known for its surfing scene, it was a fishing village filled with plenty of motels.…

With a spate of upscale openings that offer mirage-like views of overwater villas and airbrushed-looking reefs, the Maldives has become the latest darling of the jet set, combining a resort-style design sensibility with distinctly local nuances.…

Simon J. Nicol for The Peninsula Hotels Procuring and exhibiting art in all forms has been synonymous with the hotel experience for several decades now, with both luxury and midlevel brands highlighting local artwork and museum-quality pieces rather…

Now in its 14th edition, Design Miami/Basel has 41 galleries from 12 countries. A key exhibit, “Design at Large,” features large-scale works and installations loosely based on the Anthropocene—the geological epoch during which human activity has…

New Zealand’s luxury lodges have gained a reputation for being architectural marvels, with sprawling mansions built from locally sourced materials and often located on the margins of alpine lakes with stunning views. While many visitors go to New…

Jade Mountain With rising sea levels, higher carbon dioxide levels and plastic bottles glutting landfills and oceans, the issue of sustainability has become a hot topic. Hotels and resorts have started to act by ramping up efforts to reduce or…

The desert rose has long been symbolic of great mineral beauty found in a barren climate. Pritzker Prize–winning architect Jean Nouvel has described the desert rose as “the work of the wind and of the sand for millennia.” When the architect was…

The Broadmoor It's peak bird-watching season in North America. As millions of birds in the Americas migrate to their summer homes now through May, millions of bird-watchers are taking up binoculars and cameras to spot the Sandhill cranes,…

A brand-new “Great Women Sculpture Initiative” (GWSI), which aims to change the way women are portrayed in sculpture, is celebrating female leadership in human rights, civil rights, and women’s rights. “Female figures have historically been hidden in…

Many guides show you major city landmarks and talk about the general history of a place, but these few operators are crafting trips using a fine lens (often with an award-winning architect) to highlight areas that are typically inaccessible to the…

A Savvy Traveler’s Guide to Abu Dhabi From desert excursions to a blockbuster museum, the top sites and scenes of this Persian Gulf capital A falcon demonstration at Qasr Al Sarab resort in the Empty Quarter desert southwest of Abu Dhabi. Christopher…

The city’s skyline, with the salient silhouettes of the Chrysler and Empire State buildings, needs no introduction. But there are many welcome additions to the staple of noteworthy attractions in 2019. Hudson Yards, a neighborhood developed by…

Who doesn’t love bold color these days, especially in swanky hotel rooms? Just in time for Art Basel, the Pantone Color Institute has partnered with Marriott International’s Tribute Portfolio to create an experiential pop-up that is essentially a…

With new luxury pied-à-terres becoming increasingly prevalent, it has become harder to decide where to call your home away from home. Many boast a sense of place, and some hotel brands spend years trying to find the perfect balance of neighborhood…