Luxury hotels are a dime a dozen. The likes of Rosewood, Aman, and Mandarin Oriental properties are just about everywhere. And while they offer a magnificent product that we genuinely love, sometimes, it’s not just not enough. If you’re looking to step up your vacation game with a truly exclusive and over-the-top experience, you’ll have to stray from the beaten path of big hospitality brands and look for the few lesser-known nuggets of luxury peppered around this world. Does that…
Long gone are the days when castles were exclusively for royalty. Today, there are plenty of châteaux-turned-hotels where those without a title or a double-barrelled name can revel in the luxury that comes with historical properties. And Le Château de Théoule, located on France’s Mediterranean coast, is one of them. History and Location Originally built as a soap factory in the 17th century, this property then became a castle when a Scottish Lord took it over at the start of…
When you’re in a “No autographs, please” frame of mind, that’s when a private abode is a good idea. But there’s no roughing it. Some may even say that you’re upgrading when you stay in these homes on your next vacay. If you thought Bad Bunny spending $150,000 per month to rent a penthouse in West Chelsea was expensive, buckle up. Deluxe rentals in the chicest of destinations aren’t much cheaper. Many are pricier — see for yourself. This is…
Rome’s next headline hotel is in the works, and this one’s landing right where Fellini’s camera once rolled — the legendary Via Veneto. Rosewood Rome is on track to open in 2026, promising a fresh twist on classic Roman glamour, all inside the former BNL Bank headquarters. If you’ve ever strolled past those grand stone façades on your way to your second espresso, you’ll know these buildings don’t whisper, they announce themselves with quiet confidence and a little old-school swagger.…
Everybody loves a massage, a facial, or a full mani-pedi on vacation. But while small relaxation and cosmetic treatments used to be the extent of wellness travel, it’s not the case any longer. These days, travelers fly just about everywhere for the purpose of wellness. Turkey is the country of choice for full medical check-ups in state-of-the-art facilities, and Sweden is now famous for fits full-body scan offerings. No destination is too far when it comes to our well-being, and…
When you invest in Uber and Twitter in the seed stages, you’re pretty dialed in. But when you continue to make unicorns, you’re more than a one-hit-wonder investor. So, when Ashton Kutcher gets into the Soho House investment, you know it’s something to watch. About Soho House Even if you don’t know much about the very chic and oh-so-hush-hush world of private members’ clubs, you know about Soho House. The world-famous chain of private clubs, which has 46 locations spread…
Rosewood, the luxury hospitality brand behind New York’s The Carlyle and Paris’ Hôtel de Crillon, is on fire. Although it currently owns and operates 37 luxury hotels on five continents, it is planning to launch 19 more in the near future. So far in 2025, Rosewood has opened three new hotels: one in Japan, one in Mexico, and one in Qatar — the most anticipated of them all. The impressive Rosewood Doha launched in Qatar on July 15, and it’s a…
Costa Rica has some stunners to stay at, but from the looks of Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, this may just be the nicest to open in a while. Set on 1,400 acres in the Papagayo Peninsula in completely unspoiled terrain, you’ll feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere. Because, well, you kind of are. Accommodation No marble pillars pretending to be grander than the land. Here, the land calls the shots — and that’s half the fun. Step through…
Luxury properties in France are a dime a dozen. Even Versailles has its own five-star hotel. But not all French upscale hotels are created equal, and if you only want the crème de la crème, we’ve got you covered. Since 2010, Atout France, the France Tourism Development Agency, curates a list of the best five-star hotels (AKA palaces) in the country. So far, the distinction Palace de France has been awarded to 31 French properties. We have selected the seven…
The Middle East is hands down becoming one of the most luxurious places to vacation. They’ll do anything, including creating storms to cool down the weather, which makes putting in a luxury train in the middle of the desert not that big of a deal. That is, until you see the plans for this next-level way to see this part of the world. The Dream of the Desert train’s design and ambition position it closer to the realm of luxury…
