Live Like Royalty at Richard Branson’s Private Caribbean Island

Since 2014, billionaire Richard Branson’s Moskito Island, a 125-acre retreat in the British Virgin Islands, has been a vacation destination for jetsetters. Now four homeowners on the private Caribbean island have decided to rent their estates. Each villa can accommodate around 20 guests, all of whom have access the island’s three beaches, botanical gardens, swimming pools and several bars. Two tennis courts, hiking trails, a gym and a water sports center are also available to all island guests.


What To Know About Disney’s Expansion Plans

It may be a small world after all, but Disney is always looking to expand it. This week, the entertainment giant’s theme park division announced major changes to Walt Disney World in Orlando and Anaheim’s Disneyland. Among the new projects are a Villains Land and a Monsters, Inc. roller coaster in Orlando and a new Avatar ride and several new Marvel Studios attractions in California. Here’s what you need to know about Disney’s expansion plans.


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Europe’s Most Beautiful Vineyard Wedding Venues

With vineyard weddings becoming a bigger trend, the European ferry operator DFDS recently conducted a study to identify the most beautiful wineries in Europe that also serve as wedding venues. From the hills of Italy and France to standout vineyards in Croatia and Albania, here’s where to say “I do” with a Premier Cru.


TravelWise

Travel anxiety can ruin a vacation even before it begins. Here are five expert-recommended approaches—using psychological techniques, spiritual aids and mindfulness practices—to help you manage—and overcome—travel anxiety.


Inside Qatar Airways’ New Business Class Qsuite

Ever since Qatar Airways revolutionized business class travel in 2017 with the introduction of the Qsuite, premium seating with a door is now the gold standard for long-haul travel. Last month, in an effort to compete with other carriers, Qatar Airways revealed major upgrades to its Qsuite service. In addition to longer and wider seats—which can be configured into a double bed—the new Qsuite also features 22” 4K OLED screens and Starlink WiFi. But the biggest change is that two window seats can now be combined to face one another to form a “Companion Suite.” But behave yourself—the walls to the cabin aren’t a mile high.