Felicity Long

1 week ago | travelweekly.com | Felicity Long

Before the fire, there were always crowds hanging out in front of the cathedral -- often more people than were actually inside -- meeting friends, taking selfies and enjoying the dramatic backdrop of its facade. Fast-forward to today, and the crowds have grown exponentially and morphed into long lines of people standing outside the entrance waiting to get in. Wait times vary depending on the day of the week and time of day and can range from 15 minutes to more than two hours.

2 weeks ago | travelweekly.com | Felicity Long

The program kicked off in 1985 and was the brainchild of Greek and French ministries of culture, with the aim of showcasing the diversity and richness of the EU member states. Along with attendant publicity, being chosen a European Capital of Culture is an opportunity for second-tier destinations to ramp up their cultural offerings, which in turn can translate into increased tourism and economic benefits.

2 weeks ago | travelweekly.com | Felicity Long

The Grand Life WorldHotels Luxury, developed in partnership with Georgian real estate company European Village and scheduled to open in 2027, is being billed as the Batumi's first luxury city hotel. BWH Hotels will also introduce a WorldHotels Residences project in Batumi, a new market for the company's portfolio. In Kutaisi, the Best Western Residence Panorama Red will be the second Best Western project in the city, accessible from Kutaisi Airport. In all, BWH is planning 10 properties in Georgia.

2 weeks ago | travelweekly.com | Felicity Long

NH Collection IbizaThe five-star NH Collection Ibiza, located in the heart of the city, highlights the destination's social scene, nightlife, gastronomy and cultural attractions. The 38-room property is located steps from the main marinas and the Dalt Vila Old Town, a Unesco World Heritage site, and a 10-minute walk from some of Ibiza's best-known nightclubs.

1 month ago | travelweekly.com | Felicity Long

But, as with any great city, Paris resists such broad characterizations. The lobby bar in the newly opened Hotel Filigrane puts a chic spin on Paris’ second arrondissement. Photo Credit: Felicity LongTake the new Hotel Filigrane, a four-star, boutique property which opened in January in the Right Bank's second arrondissement, for example.