There are some places that stun you, in the best of ways. Maybe it’s because you’re greeted with song and dance. Or, maybe it’s because you see the highest sand dunes of any desert in the world. It could possibly be because of the billions of stars that light up the sky. Whatever the reason, this is a hotel that should be on the lifetime goals list. Overview andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is the kind of hotel that answers a…
Sometimes you get inspired to be one with nature. You know, to unplug from city slicker life and dial it back with an ancient desert. Maybe take a gorilla trek in a remote jungle in Rwanda. Or channel your inner cave man in a lodge built into a boulder. But of course, you’re not willing to rough it, and with these hotels, you don’t have to. Because connecting to nature and staying in a luxe abode are luckily not mutually…
If you want a luxury island vacation, you have plenty of options at your disposal. But the creme de la creme for well-to-do travelers is St Barths, the Maldives, and the Seychelles. Luckily, Cheval Blanc, the luxe hospitality brand owned by none other than LVMH, has properties in all three. And, of course, they are all perfect in every aspect, but we have a preference for Cheval Blanc Seychelles. It could be the setting – the combination of a white-sand,…
The farm stay has officially grown up. Gone are the days of rustic charm meaning a lumpy mattress and questionable plumbing. At the next gen of farmhouse hotels, Egyptian cotton 1,000 thread count sheets are table stakes, as are Michelin-caliber kitchens. And yes, there are actual cows somewhere on the premises. Whether you want to press your own olive oil in Andalusia, ride Lusitano horses in Portugal, or detox in the Philippine jungle, there’s a luxury farm for that. These…
We all have that friend who ends up on Jeff’s boat for the summer. They’re invited to hang with Kendall in Aspen for the holidays, and get a lift to St. Mo for The ICE event put on by the oligarch of the week. They always seem to end up at hotels that oftentimes aren’t even the most exclusive or expensive, but are undoubtedly cool. These are the spots—the destination hotels to hang with the cool kids this summer. Europe…
There are wine tastings, and then there are full-bodied immersions. The difference reveals itself the moment you wake above the vines at one of the world’s most exceptional winery hotels, with the cellar just steps from your suite, and the winemaker pouring your glass. Spanning from Tuscany to Mendoza to the Cape Winelands, these luxury vineyard hotels combine the concepts of vineyard and villa. At first light, morning mist lifts off the rows. By midday, you’re between tastings and long…
Some hotels make it their mission to do anything, but play it safe. They remind you that making a big, bold impression is extra in the best way possible. When you can be effortlessly cool, slightly quirky and whimsical, you’re onto something special. These are the design hotels around the world that set themselves apart from the pack. Design Hotels that Lead with Unique Hotels are hitting a new level of luxury, which means it’s becoming harder to really wow…
Cape Cadogan is a picture-perfect boutique hotel. The 19th-century Cape Town property is stylish, unique, and intimate – the winning trifecta. But don’t confuse ‘boutique’ with ‘petite’. Yes, the hotel has only 29 rooms and suites, but these accommodations are far from mini. In fact, its most recently renovated suites, the Stable Suites are 646 square feet. That’s room enough to host a not-so-small soiree. But size isn’t everything, and the Stable Suites have a lot more to offer. What…
When you’ve been to many a luxury hotel, there comes a point where it’s hard to get genuinely excited about a new property. For me personally, after I went Aman 15 years ago, I’ve never looked back. But when I arrived at Kisawa, a luxury hotel in Mozambique on the remote island of Benguerra, I knew I had stumbled upon something special. It was like discovering the first Aman in Thailand over 20+ years ago. In fact, I would go…
Fun fact: Selena Gomez is the most followed woman on Instagram, so she’s clearly doing something interesting. And her travels are no exception. Here are some of the places that everyone’s favorite singer, actress, and entrepreneur has visited. Santa Barbara, California Sunny skies, ocean breeze, and a touch of Hollywood glamour. Santa Barbara, California had it all when Selena Gomez tied the knot with producer and songwriter Benny Blanco in September 2025. The couple said “I do” in a dreamy…
