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The Orient Express to (And From) Istanbul

Most people think the Orient Express is a train. It’s not. It’s a luxury, long-distance train service that has existed since the late 19th century. Today, that rail service is run by two trains owned by two different hospitality brands: Belmond and Accor. Belmond owns and operates the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, while Accor owns and operates La Dolce Vita Orient Express, which launched in April 2025. Both the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and La Dolce Vita Orient Express serve destinations in Europe, but…

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Road Trip

Tuscany of Turkey

For many, summer has just begun. And the world is your oyster, beyond the common confines of the usual suspects. That’s where Izmir comes into play – for when you don’t want to run into everyone from your private school. Known as the Tuscany of Turkey, it’s worth a venture on the path less traveled. The Setting Izmir sits on the Aegean shoreline, shaped by centuries of sea trade and a Mediterranean climate that keeps the summers warm and dry.…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Boat Issue: Ultra-Luxury Time At Sea

Any traveler worth their salt needs to spend some time at sea. After all, Earth is 70% ocean so by limiting yourself to land-based explorations you’re missing out on a lot. Luckily for you, there are plenty of ways to travel the seven seas. In recent years, ultra-luxury cruises have gained a lot of traction among well-to-do travelers who want high-end, personalized, and intimate vacations on board exceptional vessels. Orient Express, Four Seasons, and Ritz Carlton among others have recently…

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The Ritz-Carlton Eclipse Cruise

Even if you don’t think of yourself as a cruiser, there’s one sailing experience this year that you can’t pass on: Ritz-Carlton’s eclipse cruise. This five-night voyage around Iceland is your opportunity to combine extreme luxury at sea with a rare celestial event. And while there are over 40 cruises organized around August 12th’s total solar eclipse, Ritz-Carlton promises to be one of the most opulent. The Itinerary Photos courtesy of Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. Between August 8 and August…

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Ritz-Carlton’s eclipse cruise on board Evrima in August 2026

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Three New Seaside Hotels in France

France is the Goldilocks of beach vacation destinations: it’s not too warm, it’s not too crowded, and the waters of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean aren’t unnecessarily refreshing. Not only that, but while luxury offerings abound, they are never over the top. The same goes for the vibe: it’s chic, but never tacky. Excess isn’t a part of French culture. And you don’t have to take our word for it – you can see it with your own eyes by…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Charming Hotels: One-Of-A-Kind Properties That Go All-In

Any hotel connoisseur will tell you: the best hospitality experiences are not just about amenities. They’re born from staying at properties filled with unique personality and warmth. These charming hotel destinations have both these qualities in spades. This means either by way of lavish decor, extra attentive service, or meals that taste like they could’ve come out of a local grandmother’s kitchen. These are seven unforgettable spots that are sure to lay the groundwork for a memorable vacation that feels…

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Best Of The Best

Biarritz’s Best Hotels

Chances are, you’ve never heard of the French seaside town of Biarritz. And if you have, it’s in the context of surfing, not luxurious vacations. But limiting Biarritz to being a major surfing destination is a rookie mistake. Biarritz has been synonymous with luxe and glamour since the mid-19th century, when none other than Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie transformed the then-small whaling village into a resort town for Europe’s aristocracy. Today, Biarritz is still very much an elegant vacation…

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Best hotels in Biarritz, France: Hôtel du Palais

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Nômade Opens in Madrid

Maybe you’ve heard of Nômade when you were in a sound meditation in Tulum. Or perhaps you’ve seen their boho-vibe interiors that have been on your design goals mood board. But if you think that Nômade is a one-note hotel, then you don’t know Nômade at all. They’re going international, and their new hotel in Madrid looks like it’s a stunner. A Move That Makes Sense Nômade Temple Madrid marks the brand’s first European opening, set to be landing in…

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Celebrity Travel

Eileen Gu

When you are the most decorated woman freestyle skier in the world, study International Relations at Stanford, and grace the covers of Vogue and Bazaar in the same month, we would say you’re an overachiever. And clearly, you can be good at everything, as Eileen Gu’s travels are #goals too.

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Hotel Reviews

Grace Hotel, Auberge Collection in Santorini

If there’s a hotel that will make the most seasoned traveler of the Greek Isles return to Santorini, it’s Auberge’s Grace Hotel. We would go as far as to say Grace Santorini accomplishes the feat of making you forget there are tourists on the famed isle. Even as an insider in the travel industry, I struggled with where to stay in Santorini. Normally, I wouldn’t have traveled to such a touristy place, but my companion had never been to the…

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