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Van Gogh's Frenzied Flowers, Starry Skies Thrill in 'Up Close'

A new exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art brings us face-to-face with an intimate side of Van Gogh's art

Adidas Strength Duffel

High-performance baggage for full-time office workers who are part-time athletes

Making the World's Largest Airline Fly

Merging Continental and United means endless decisions, from uniforms to coffee

World's Highest Restaurant Has $1.5 Billion View With Caviar

At.mosphere restaurant on the 122nd floor of Burj Khalifa looks out over the sail-shaped Burj al-Arab hotel and the Atlantis resort on manmade Palm Jumeirah island

How U.S. Airlines Got a Whole Lot Safer

Efforts by the FAA, airlines, and others have reduced the chances of a plane crashing and killing someone by 93 percent

Super-Rich Play Snow Polo as Igloo Agitators Heckle Davos Elite

A luxury ski resort near Davos held its eighth annual snow polo tournament

London's Top-Value Lobster at Bargain Mayfair Restaurant

Burger & Lobster offers only quality burger and, erm, lobster. Each costs 20 pounds

Business Travelers in Vegas: A Survivor's Guide

How to keep Sin City from being an unsavory, expensive networking opportunity (or make the most of it)

Business Class: Latter Day Turbulence

Taking a page from the Book of Mormon when turbulence hits

My Crazy Dare to Climb Everest Ends in Joy, Exhaustion

Freelance writer Erika Lederman agreed to climb Everest for charity and had the adventure of a lifetime

Where to Party in New York on New Year's

Uptown or downtown, luxe or louche, elegant or debauched, there is a swank hotel, cutting-edge celebrity lounge or disco haven to suit your taste

The Unbearable Heaviness of Business Class

Gizmo-laden business class seats are raising planemakers' costs and threatening their production schedules

Tertulia Tops 2011 Best New Restaurants List

Bloomberg's Ryan Sutton names his top ten favorite NYC restaurants of 2011

Brooklyn Gourmets Battle Old-Style New Yorkers for Fine Pizzas

For gourmet pizza, head to Franny's in Brooklyn; for classic coal-fired 'za prepare to wait at John's in Greenwich Village

Swiss Matterhorn Skiing Offers Easy Runs, $36 St. Moritz Burger

Planning a ski vacation? The Swiss Alps offer beautiful views, pricey hotels and world-class après-ski

Spain, Portugal Restaurants Gain Stars as They Battle Slowdown

Despite the closure of El Bulli, Spain and Portugal add more stars in the newest edition of the Michelin Guide

Michelin Guide Upgrades Two Swiss Restaurants to Two-Star Level

The Swiss fine dining scene continues to improve as more restaurants earn stars from the prestigious Guide Michelin

Putting the 'Class' in Business Class

British Airways’s 32-seat Airbus from New York to London offers an empire of luxury

Germany Gains in Michelin Guide With New Three-Star Restaurant

The Michelin Guide now lists 9 three-star, 32 two-star and 208 one-star restaurants

Asia’s Top 20 Restaurant Awards Feature Record Six New Entries

Iggy's in Singapore once again tops the Miele Guide's list of Asia top 20 restaurants

Le Bernardin’s Four-Star Fish Now Comes in Swanky Digs

Following an extensive renovation, Eric Ripert's gastronomic temple continues to excel and inspire

Johannesburg's Best Business Restaurants

Africa's richest city offers high-end restaurants--and prices--that would make diners in New York, London and Paris feel right at home

Ledbury, Invaded by Rioters, Retains Best U.K. Restaurant Title

The Ledbury in Notting Hill wins chef Brett Graham top honors in National Restaurant Awards for second year

Blumenthal Wins Michelin Star as U.K. Pub Gets Second

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal and Pollen Street Social win stars from the Michelin Guide to U.K. and Ireland

$1,250 Lunch for Two in London at the French Laundry at Harrods

Thomas Keller's pop-up version of his French Laundry restaurant takes London foodies by storm and charges a fortune for 10 exquisite courses

Canceled Flights in U.S. at 10-Year High on Weather

Large carriers have scrubbed almost 104,000 flights this year through Sept. 21, or 2.36 percent of the scheduled total

Tokyo's Best Business Restaurants

Japan's capital boasts more Michelin stars than any other city. Here is Bloomberg's choices for its best business dining

Dining Double Fault at U.S. Open

Despite attempts to class up dining options at the U.S. Open the result is a poor service game

Texas's Cult of Smoke, Barbecue-Land Journeys

Bloomberg View's Nathan Myhrvold travels deep in the heart of Texas to find the best classic meat-market barbecue

Sydney's Best Business Restaurants

Forget shrimp on the barbie. Today's business diners in Sydney have a wide range of cutting-edge cuisine

When Leaders Take Vacations, Beware

Bad things happen in August, when so many world leaders are absent. And they'll have to endure plenty of criticism for it

Berlin's Gastronomic Renaissance

Caviar and oysters nudge out sauerkraut and beer at Berlin's best business restaurants

NYC's Best Business Meals for the Buck

From Adour to Torrisi, none of these 22 restaurants are cheap but all offer great value for money

London's Playboy Club Offers Bunnies, Blackjack and Burgers

The new London Playboy Club may be staffed by pretty women but the food here is the real attraction

A Slow, Slow Summer Tourist Season

The middle class especially is staying at home as unemployment persists and discretionary income drops

El Bulli's Closure Is No Bad Thing

Master chef Ferran Adria is now free to devote himself to being a culinary artist instead of a chef, writes Richard Vines

The Decline of Las Vegas Quickie Weddings

They're a casualty of the downturn. Some chapels are fighting back by promoting vow renewals

In London, Cigalon Offers Boules and Bargains

Pascal Aussignac's latest Provencal-style restaurant is as discreet and charming as the chef himself

Who Needs the Hamptons? Manhattan’s Poshest Swimming Pools

Lucky visitors to Manhattan (and even a few savvy locals) can beat the heat in the city's poshest hotel pools

The South: A Red-Hot Brand

From New York Fashion Week to music to food to book clubs, Southern style and culture is a big business way beyond the Mason-Dixon line

Porto Montenegro, the Balkan Riviera

The resort is courting Russian oligarchs and minigarchs as it prepares to open for its first season

As Business Travelers Return, InterContinental Could Raise Rates

The hotel giant's CEO says that prices could go up as economy recovers and occupancy increases

Michelin Announces France's Best Restaurants

A total of 25 restaurants across France now hold the maximum three stars, while 76 hold two and 470 have one

Island Resorts for the Ultimate Escape

The battle for the world's most outrageously luxe vacation resort

Where to Eat Well While Spending Less in Paris: Michelin's Pick

Michelin's new Bib Gourmand awards identifies a record 601 French restaurants to find a good meal for under $45

Beef-Lovers' Paradise Blesses Business Travelers to Buenos Aires

In the land of three-hour lunches, business travelers can indulge in grass-fed beef but many restaurants also offer lighter options

U.S. Airports May Soon Test Body Scanner with Privacy Upgrades

Full-body scanners that depict generic images rather an actual passenger body parts may soon be deployed for tests

Slide Show: Airport-Gate Behavior Types

What we do while waiting for our flights … and what it says about us

Air-Traffic Growth Slows on Europe Weather, IATA Says

International passenger-traffic rose 8.2 percent from a year earlier, slowing from 10 percent growth in October, reports the IATA

Estee Lauder, Burberry Entice Chinese, Brazilians at Airports

Luxury retailers are using airport stores to attract middle-class travelers from emerging markets

London's Top 10 New Restaurants of the Year: Richard Vines

With dazzling debuts from celebrity chefs and local heroes, London once again earns its reputation as a foodie capital

The Fall of Niagara Falls

Decades of decay, corruption, and failed get-rich-quick schemes have made the city one of the most intractable disasters in the U.S.

The (Airport) Nightmare Before Christmas

Don't let an extended travel delay ruin your vacation. Avoid terminal hell and take in these nearby attractions.

Phantoms of Jefferson, Napoleon Lurk at Left Bank Eatery: A. Craig Copetas

Beneath the Paris of tourist traps lies a hidden treasure of history, food and drink.

Business Travel

Eurostar Zooms into a New Era

• Slide Show: Inside London's New Eurostar Hub

Airbus A380: In Business at Last

• Slide Show: Inside the New Queen of the Skies

Will All-Biz Airlines Fly?

• Slide Show: The 10 Best Business Classes

Hotel Chains Recharge with Spas

• Slide Show: The Rise of the Hotel Spa

Leisure Travel

Dining Prices Fit for a Queen

• Slide Show: The World's Most Expensive Restaurants

Designer Hotels Hit the Hot Spots

• Slide Show: Haute Hotels

Roughing It in Style

• Slide Show: The Ultimate 'Glamping' Destinations

The Joy of Renting a Super-Expensive Villa

• Slide Show: VIP Villas