If you don’t know where to place Bahrain on a map, now is the time to get your atlas and search. Especially, if you’re the type of traveler who’s always on the hunt for a luxury and wellness-focused vacation. And the reason is, that the island in the Persian Gulf (off the coast of Saudi Arabia and Qatar, in case you need help) is on a mission to open a slew of hotels equipped with exceptional spas. Needless to say,…
Dubai’s already sky-high standards just got higher. The new Mandarin Oriental Downtown just took luxury hotels to the next level. About Mandarin Oriental Downtown Having just opened in November 2025, the Mandarin Oriental Downtown rose inside Wasl Tower — the 303‑meter twisting structure by UNStudio. The building uses a climate‑responsive façade to manage the desert sun. Mandarin Oriental Downtown settled into the city’s most competitive neighborhood with the kind of confidence that suggests it plans to stay awhile. Rooms and…
If there’s one person who can make ski clothes look cool, it’s Pharrell Williams. But then again, the man is a fashion icon, so that’s hardly surprising. For the latest Louis Vuitton ski collection, Pharrell pulled out all the stops to make you look as good on the streets as on the slopes – and that’s no easy feat. Pharrell x Louis Vuitton When in 2023 Louis Vuitton appointed Pharrell Williams as its creative director for the men’s collections, it…
Travelers to Cambodia don’t usually spend much time in Phnom Penh. The capital city has long been considered an airport city — a quick stop on the way to Siem Reap. And visitors focus on Siem Reap for one good reason: Angkor. Angkor is the world’s largest archeological site so it is hard to pass on. While it’s hard to imagine travelers ever ignoring Siem Reap entirely, things have been slowly but surely shifting for Phnom Penh. It’s becoming a…
In 2025, Hong Kong ranked as the second-most visited city in the world with over 23 million international arrivals, a six percent jump from 2024. While the anti-China protests and the COVID-19 restrictions had a severe impact on the city’s economy and tourism numbers in the past few years, the investors and deep pocket visitors are finally back. And the luxury hospitality scene is having a resurgence too, of course. In 2025, Hong Kong was home to the world’s best…
It’s not exactly breaking news to say that the French Riviera is one of the best places for a glamorous vacation. Full of chic boutiques, trendy beach clubs, high-end hotels, and oh-so-gorgeous views of the glittering sea, it’s the gathering spot of A-listers and deep-pocket travelers. But there’s one secret only the most seasoned French Riviera visitors know about – the Côte d’Azur’s got islands. And the most exclusive of them all is Bendor. Lucky for us, there’s an intimate…
There’s another reason besides Amangiri and a ski weekend to head to Utah. Officially entering the conversation is the new Black Desert Resort. The Setting Set against lava rock and red cliffs, Black Desert Resort sits in Ivins, just outside St. George, within Utah’s Greater Zion region. Here, outdoor adventure is the name of the game. Zion National Park, Snow Canyon State Park, and Gunlock Reservoir are all close enough to anchor a day of hiking, biking, or exploration before…
The more things change, (Hi, Lucali), the more they stay the same. And if there’s ever such a thing as a sure bet, it’s that St. Barths will always be a good time. This is where to go in St. Barths this 2026 on the island that continues to get better and better every year. New Hotels in St. Barths One of the special aspects of St. Barths is their impossible zoning laws, which means that the island will not…
Well, it’s about time, and if we’re betting, it’s going to be well-worth the wait. The iconic Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc will welcome a sister property this summer, located in Saint-Tropez. The French Riviera has never lacked beautiful hotels. In 2027, however, it will welcome a very particular and illustrious arrival: another Oetker Hotels address. If you track the brand with near-religious devotion, this is news worth heralding. The new hotel will mark Oetker Hotel’s first property in Saint-Tropez and will…
There are two types of travelers out there: those who opt to embrace winter in all its glory, and those who would do anything to escape it. If you’re the latter, we’re pretty sure the cozy cabins we selected will change your mind about the cold season. If you’re the former, you won’t need any convincing to stick around when the snow hits. Either way, these over-the-top options are sure to make you change your travel plans for next year.…
