VeniceFeb, ten days before Lent
Carnevale
Masks, costumed balls and boat parades on the canals. Fly into Milan and take the train.
Fly to Venice for it
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Europe · 16 cities01Europe
Premium cabins to London, Paris, Frankfurt, and beyond. Europe remains the most popular business class destination from the US, with dozens of direct routes on world-class carriers.
Landmarks · Europe
One sight per city, worth the detour.
Tower of London
London
LondonLondonPrice a trip to London
Tower of London
Nine centuries of royal fortress on the Thames, home to the Crown Jewels and the Yeoman Warders.
Best seasonApr – Jun
GoFirst entry, Jewel House first
Eiffel TowerParis
ParisParisPrice a trip to Paris
Eiffel Tower
Gustave Eiffel’s iron lattice, built for the 1889 World’s Fair and lit up every evening on the hour.
Best seasonApr – Jun · Sep
GoBook a timed summit slot
Sagrada Família
Barcelona
BarcelonaBarcelonaPrice a trip to Barcelona
Sagrada Família
Gaudí’s basilica, under construction since 1882, with stained glass that floods the nave with colour.
Best seasonMay · Sep – Oct
GoLate afternoon, west light
Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam
AmsterdamAmsterdamPrice a trip to Amsterdam
Rijksmuseum
The Dutch national museum: Rembrandt’s Night Watch, Vermeer and eight centuries of Dutch art.
Best seasonApr – May
GoOpening hour, weekdays
Duomo di Milano
Milan
MilanMilanPrice a trip to Milan
Duomo di Milano
A Gothic cathedral six centuries in the making, with a rooftop walk among the spires.
Best seasonApr – Jun · Sep
GoRoof terraces at sunset
Festival calendar · Europe
11 festivals a year · touring the yearEurope throws a party most months.
Amsterdam27 April
King’s Day
The whole city turns orange — canal boats, street markets and music on every corner.
Fly to Amsterdam for itMadridAround 15 May
San Isidro
Madrid’s patron-saint fiesta: picnics, verbenas and traditional dress in the parks.
Fly to Madrid for itLondonLate May
Chelsea Flower Show
Show gardens and garden design at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea. Tickets sell out early.
Fly to London for itParis21 June
Fête de la Musique
Free concerts on streets, squares and courtyards from afternoon until late.
Fly to Paris for itParis14 July
Bastille Day
Military parade on the Champs-Élysées by day, fireworks over the Eiffel Tower by night.
Fly to Paris for itLondonAugust bank holiday weekend
Notting Hill Carnival
Europe’s biggest street carnival: steel bands, sound systems and Caribbean food.
Fly to London for itBarcelonaAround 24 September
La Mercè
Human towers, fire-runs and free concerts across the old city.
Fly to Barcelona for itMunichLate Sep – early Oct
Oktoberfest
Beer tents on the Theresienwiese. A short hop from Frankfurt or Zurich.
Fly to Munich for itFrankfurtLate Nov – Dec
Christmas markets
Mulled wine and stalls around the Römerberg, one of Germany’s oldest markets.
Fly to Frankfurt for itLondon31 December
New Year’s Eve
Fireworks over the Thames at midnight. Riverside spots need a ticket.
Fly to London for itA quiet November.
No major festivals on the calendar, which usually means calmer cities and softer business fares.
Middle East · 7 cities02Middle East
Experience the award-winning business class cabins of Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad. Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi serve as global connecting hubs with some of the finest premium products in the sky.
Landmarks · Middle East
Old and very new, side by side.
Burj Khalifa
Dubai
DubaiDubaiPrice a trip to Dubai
Burj Khalifa
The world’s tallest building, with observation decks on levels 124, 125 and 148.
Best seasonNov – Mar
GoBook a sunset slot
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Abu Dhabi
Abu DhabiAbu DhabiPrice a trip to Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
White marble, 82 domes and one of the world’s largest hand-knotted carpets.
Best seasonNov – Mar
GoDusk, as the lights come on
Museum of Islamic ArtDoha
DohaDohaPrice a trip to Doha
Museum of Islamic Art
I. M. Pei’s geometric museum on the Corniche, with fourteen centuries of Islamic art.
Best seasonNov – Mar
GoStay for the park at sunset
Raouché Rocks
Beirut
BeirutBeirutPrice a trip to Beirut
Raouché Rocks
Two limestone arches rising from the sea off the Corniche, best seen from the cliff-top cafés.
Best seasonApr – Jun · Sep – Oct
GoWalk the Corniche at sunset
Diriyah
Riyadh
RiyadhRiyadhPrice a trip to Riyadh
Diriyah
The mud-brick At-Turaif district, birthplace of the first Saudi state and a UNESCO site.
Best seasonNov – Feb
GoEvenings, when it’s cool
Festival calendar · Middle East
8 festivals a year · touring the yearThe Gulf calendar peaks in winter.
DubaiMid Dec – Jan
Dubai Shopping Festival
Citywide sales, nightly fireworks and concerts across the malls and the Creek.
Fly to Dubai for itDohaSecond Tuesday in February
National Sports Day
A public holiday spent outdoors: races, matches and open sessions across Doha.
Fly to Doha for itDubaiSpring
Art Dubai
The region’s leading art fair, with galleries from across the Global South.
Fly to Dubai for itTel AvivJune
Tel Aviv Pride
One of the largest Pride events in the region, ending at the beach.
Fly to Tel Aviv for itBeirutJuly – August
Baalbeck International Festival
Concerts staged among the Roman temples of Baalbeck, a drive from Beirut.
Fly to Beirut for itRiyadhOpens in October
Riyadh Season
Months of concerts, shows and pop-up zones across the capital.
Fly to Riyadh for itAbu DhabiLate November
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Formula 1’s twilight season finale at Yas Marina.
Fly to Abu Dhabi for itDoha18 December
Qatar National Day
Parades and fireworks along the Corniche.
Fly to Doha for itA quiet October.
No major festivals on the calendar, which usually means calmer cities and softer business fares.
Asia Pacific · 13 cities03Asia Pacific
From Tokyo to Singapore, Asia-Pacific carriers set the global standard for business class. Expect lie-flat suites, exceptional cuisine, and impeccable service.
Landmarks · Asia Pacific
Temples, harbours and a lot of skyline.
Senso-ji
Tokyo
TokyoTokyoPrice a trip to Tokyo
Senso-ji
Tokyo’s oldest temple, reached through the Kaminarimon gate and the stalls of Nakamise.
Best seasonMar – Apr · Oct – Nov
GoBefore 8am or after dark
Sydney Opera House
Sydney
SydneySydneyPrice a trip to Sydney
Sydney Opera House
Jørn Utzon’s sail-roofed concert halls on Bennelong Point, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Best seasonOct – Apr
GoCatch a show, not just a photo
Gardens by the BaySingapore
SingaporeSingaporePrice a trip to Singapore
Gardens by the Bay
Supertree Grove and two giant glass conservatories beside Marina Bay.
Best seasonFeb – Apr
GoNightly light show, 7:45pm
Wat Arun
Bangkok
BangkokBangkokPrice a trip to Bangkok
Wat Arun
The Temple of Dawn, its porcelain-studded spire rising over the Chao Phraya.
Best seasonNov – Feb
GoFerry across, stay for sunset
Victoria Peak
Hong Kong
Hong KongHong KongPrice a trip to Hong Kong
Victoria Peak
The view down over the harbour and skyline, reached by the century-old Peak Tram.
Best seasonOct – Dec
GoClear evenings after rain
Festival calendar · Asia Pacific
12 festivals a year · touring the yearFireworks, lanterns and blossom, all year.
Hong KongLate Jan – Feb
Lunar New Year
Night parade, harbour fireworks and flower markets. Cabins fill fast.
Fly to Hong Kong for itTokyoLate March – early April
Cherry blossom
Hanami picnics under the blossom in Ueno, Shinjuku Gyoen and along the Meguro River.
Fly to Tokyo for itBangkok13 – 15 April
Songkran
Thai New Year, celebrated as a citywide water fight.
Fly to Bangkok for itSydneyLate May – June
Vivid Sydney
Light installations across the Opera House and the harbour after dark.
Fly to Sydney for itHong KongMay or June
Dragon Boat Festival
Drum-led boat races in Stanley and Aberdeen.
Fly to Hong Kong for itTokyoLast Saturday of July
Sumida River Fireworks
One of Tokyo’s oldest fireworks displays, along the river by Asakusa.
Fly to Tokyo for itSingapore9 August
National Day
Parade, flypasts and fireworks over Marina Bay.
Fly to Singapore for itMumbaiAug or Sep
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ten days of processions, ending with idols carried to the sea.
Fly to Mumbai for itHong KongSep or Oct
Mid-Autumn Festival
Lanterns, mooncakes and the fire dragon of Tai Hang.
Fly to Hong Kong for itNew DelhiOct or Nov
Diwali
The festival of lights: lamps, sweets and fireworks across the city.
Fly to New Delhi for itSeoulNovember
Seoul Lantern Festival
Illuminated lanterns along the Cheonggyecheon stream.
Fly to Seoul for itSydney31 December
New Year’s Eve
Fireworks over the Harbour Bridge — book the year before.
Fly to Sydney for itA quiet November.
No major festivals on the calendar, which usually means calmer cities and softer business fares.
The Americas · 7 cities04The Americas
Latin America and the Caribbean offer vibrant business class routes with growing premium cabin products. LATAM, Avianca, and Aeromexico compete alongside US carriers on key corridors to Sao Paulo, Mexico City, and Bogota.
Landmarks · The Americas
Four capitals, four very different icons.
Teatro Colón
Buenos Aires
Buenos AiresBuenos AiresPrice a trip to Buenos Aires
Teatro Colón
One of the world’s great opera houses, famed for its acoustics and gilded horseshoe hall.
Best seasonMar – May · Sep – Nov
GoGuided tour, or a matinee
Teotihuacan
Mexico City
Mexico CityMexico CityPrice a trip to Mexico City
Teotihuacan
The Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, an hour north of the city on the Avenue of the Dead.
Best seasonNov – Apr
GoArrive at opening
Ibirapuera Park
São Paulo
São PauloSão PauloPrice a trip to São Paulo
Ibirapuera Park
The city’s green heart, with Oscar Niemeyer’s modernist pavilions and museums.
Best seasonApr – Sep
GoSunday, when the city comes out
Monserrate
Bogotá
BogotáBogotáPrice a trip to Bogotá
Monserrate
A mountaintop sanctuary 3,152m up, reached by cable car or funicular.
Best seasonDec – Mar
GoClear mornings, before clouds
Festival calendar · The Americas
6 festivals a year · touring the yearBig crowds, late nights.
São PauloFeb or March
Carnaval
Samba-school parades at the Sambódromo and street blocos all over the city.
Fly to São Paulo for itBogotáMarch
Festival Estéreo Picnic
Colombia’s largest music festival, with international headliners.
Fly to Bogotá for itSão PauloJune
São Paulo Pride
Millions fill Avenida Paulista — among the largest Pride events in the world.
Fly to São Paulo for itBuenos AiresAugust
Tango BA
The city’s tango festival and world championship, with free classes and milongas.
Fly to Buenos Aires for itMexico City15 – 16 September
Independence Day
The Grito at midnight in the Zócalo, then a military parade.
Fly to Mexico City for itMexico CityLate Oct – 2 November
Día de Muertos
Marigold altars, a citywide parade and candlelit cemeteries.
Fly to Mexico City for itA quiet November.
No major festivals on the calendar, which usually means calmer cities and softer business fares.
Africa · 9 cities05Africa
Premium cabin flights to Africa's top business destinations including Cape Town, Nairobi, and Lagos. Emirates, British Airways, and Kenya Airways connect the continent to major US and European hubs.
Landmarks · Africa
Mountains, mosques and the oldest wonder.
Table Mountain
Cape Town
Cape TownCape TownPrice a trip to Cape Town
Table Mountain
The flat-topped mountain above the city, reached by a rotating cable car or a steep hike.
Best seasonNov – Mar
GoEarly, before the cloud “tablecloth”
Pyramids of GizaCairo
CairoPrice a trip to Cairo
Pyramids of Giza
The last surviving wonder of the ancient world, on the edge of the city.
Best seasonOct – Apr
GoAt opening, then the Grand Egyptian Museum
Hassan II MosqueCasablanca
CasablancaCasablancaPrice a trip to Casablanca
Hassan II Mosque
A minaret over 200m tall, with a prayer hall built partly over the Atlantic.
Best seasonMar – May · Sep – Nov
GoGuided tour inside
Nairobi National Park
Nairobi
NairobiNairobiPrice a trip to Nairobi
Nairobi National Park
Lions and rhino against a skyline of office towers, minutes from the city.
Best seasonJun – Oct
GoEarly game drive
Festival calendar · Africa
8 festivals a year · touring the yearFrom carnival to Detty December.
Cape Town2 January
Cape Town Street Parade
Minstrel troupes in satin and sequins march through the city centre.
Fly to Cape Town for itCape TownMarch
Cape Town Cycle Tour
A sweep around the peninsula on closed roads, among the largest timed cycle races anywhere.
Fly to Cape Town for itCasablancaJune
Gnaoua World Music Festival
Gnaoua masters and global musicians in Essaouira, a few hours from Casablanca.
Fly to Casablanca for itAccraAugust
Chale Wote
Street art, performance and music through Jamestown.
Fly to Accra for itNairobiJuly – October
The Great Migration
Herds cross the Mara River. Fly into Nairobi for the Maasai Mara.
Fly to Nairobi for itLagosLate October
Lagos Fashion Week
Runways and showrooms from Africa’s leading designers.
Fly to Lagos for itCairoNovember
Cairo International Film Festival
The region’s oldest film festival, at the Opera House.
Fly to Cairo for itAccraDecember
Detty December
A month of concerts and parties as the diaspora comes home.
Fly to Accra for itA quiet October.
No major festivals on the calendar, which usually means calmer cities and softer business fares.
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