Visit the European Capital of Christmas for 2026

Visit the European Capital of Christmas for 2026

Barcelona has officially been named the European Capital of Christmas for 2026 and there is no better place to celebrate, than at El Palace Barcelona, the city's most festive luxury hotel and widely considered one of the city's signature festive experiences.

Rosewood Achieves No. 1 Ranking in The 50 Best Hotels for Second Consecutive Year

Rosewood Achieves No. 1 Ranking in The 50 Best Hotels for Second Consecutive Year

Rosewood has once again been recognized among the world’s leading hospitality brands, with Rosewood Hong Kong retaining the No. 1 position in The 50 Best Hotels 2026, following its first-place ranking in 2025.

Inspiring Destinations That Shaped Famous Classic Poets

Inspiring Destinations That Shaped Famous Classic Poets

Great writers rarely created their best work inside quiet rooms alone. Moving in dramatic terrain or calm country roads gave early writers the spark needed to draft timeless lines.

5 Luxury Solo Travel Destinations for Women This September

5 Luxury Solo Travel Destinations for Women This September

September sits in a sweet spot for solo luxury travel. Summer warmth lingers around the Mediterranean, Portugal’s wine regions move into harvest, and East Africa enters a major wildlife period.

Zuma to Open in Saint-Barth in November 2026

Zuma to Open in Saint-Barth in November 2026

This winter, Zuma will make its Saint-Barth debut, opening in the heart of Gustavia in late November.

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco Ushers in the Holiday Season with Festive Lineup of Signature Experiences

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco Ushers in the Holiday Season with Festive Lineup of Signature Experiences

Seasonal Experiences include Spooky Tea, Diwali Tea, Thanksgiving Dining, Carolers Tea, Santa Afternoon Tea, Christmas Dining, New Year’s Eve and More.

Texture Over Ornament: The Surface Trends Shaping High-End Hospitality

Texture Over Ornament: The Surface Trends Shaping High-End Hospitality

Walk into a five-star lobby today and something is missing. The Gold leaf. The intricately carved scroll work. The mirror polished marble that squeaked beneath each step.

Orient Express Sailing Yachts & Guerlain Announce Ocean Rebirth Wellness Retreat

Orient Express Sailing Yachts & Guerlain Announce Ocean Rebirth Wellness Retreat

A wellness retreat aboard Orient Express Corinthian, designed by architect and Artistic Director Maxime d’Angeac, during a transatlantic crossing.

4 Top Cheese Shops in the US for Artisan and Farm-Fresh Finds

4 Top Cheese Shops in the US for Artisan and Farm-Fresh Finds

A great cheese shop can be a destination, not just a counter. Some consumers desire locally-produced cheese near their store.

See More, Slow Down: The Appeal of Exploring by Bike

See More, Slow Down: The Appeal of Exploring by Bike

The bike is still an unsurpassed thing when it comes to recreation and exploring. Only with a bike can you feel more physically active but at the same time, explore very wide and long regions.

The Botany, The First Luxury Resort on St. Thomas’ Western Tip Now Taking Reservations

The Botany, The First Luxury Resort on St. Thomas’ Western Tip Now Taking Reservations

The Botany, a new independent resort located on one of the most untouched coastal enclaves in St. Thomas, is now taking reservations for stays in spring 2027 and beyond.

Treehouse Hotel Manchester reveals new premium suites

Treehouse Hotel Manchester reveals new premium suites

Following a successful launch in 2025, Treehouse Hotel Manchester is introducing nine new premium suites, alongside elevated rooftop dining and a sky-high bar, to the property’s upper floors.

Bhaya Soul Deepens its Wellness Concept with Seasonal Masterclasses in Ha Long Bay

Bhaya Soul Deepens its Wellness Concept with Seasonal Masterclasses in Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay's first wellness-inclusive cruise pairs daily rituals with limited-edition sound bath and breathwork retreats this fall.

Luxury New Year City Breaks in Europe – Vienna, Prague and Other Festive Escapes

Luxury New Year City Breaks in Europe – Vienna, Prague and Other Festive Escapes

There is something uniquely appealing about spending New Year in a European city. Historic streets glow under winter lights, grand hotels prepare festive dinners, classical concert halls fill their calendars, and city squares become gathering points for visitors from across the world.

Dude Ranchers' Association Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary

Dude Ranchers' Association Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary

The Dude Ranchers’ Association (DRA), the nation’s longest-running agritourism organization, celebrates its 100th anniversary on September 27, 2026, marking a century of preserving and promoting authentic Western hospitality and the original American vacation experience.