An early look at next year’s most exciting new luxury getaways, from Texas to Tanzania. From a quick urban escape to a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, a new roster of luxury hotels and resorts can help inspire any 2026 itinerary. A recurring theme for new properties is the renaissance of glamour. In Europe, legendary landmarks—from Venice’s iconic […]
What are the safest cities in the world to visit right now? A new report by Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection ranks the top destinations for 2026, and two U.S. cities make the list. What are the safest cities in the world to visit? At a time when safety is top of mind for travelers, knowing […]
The second annual Verified Air Travel Awards celebrate everything from the best cabin suites to the top lounges. Every trip consists of a thousand touchpoints, and for travelers, the difference between ordinary and extraordinary is decided at each turn. From curbside check-in to in-flight service, every detail matters. That is why Forbes Travel Guide’s second […]
Rome has enough “museum” hotels where the lobby feels like a tomb and the bar closes at midnight. This 5-star 93-room outpost trades hushed luxury for a nightlife-first ethos, housed in a former 1940s bank designed by Italian Rationalist icons Cesare Pascoletti and Marcello Piacentini. The Rome EDITION sits just off Via Veneto, a stretch […]
A six-part docuseries on the making of Taylor Swift’s record-shattering “Eras Tour” will debut on Disney+ in December, alongside a new concert film depicting the final stop of the tour, the singer announced Monday on the heels of her blockbuster new album. Key Takeaways When And Where Will Swift’s “eras Tour” Projects Stream? The “Final […]
From thunderous African gorges to the mist-draped temples of East Asia, here are the world’s best countries to visit in 2025, according to Kayak. From golden plains where ancient stone cities rise to mossy fjords carved by millennia of ice, 2025 has unveiled a world rich in texture—think Zimbabwe’s thunderous gorges, Lithuania’s midsummer meadows and […]
From Zurich’s spectacular Wienachtsdorf to lesser known markets in Bolzano, Italy and Gegenbach, Germany, Europe has plenty of delightfully picturesque festive markets to visit. If you’re planning a pre-Christmas break to a European city, the twinkling lights, artisan crafts and specialty food and drink of festive markets can be a major draw. Culture and tourism […]
Luxury travel habits among wealthy Australians are shifting fast. The destinations topping their wish lists in 2026 look different from just a few years ago, with new favourites climbing the rankings and old staples slipping. Virtuoso’s 2026 Luxe Report has found Japan has overtaken Italy as the top destination for Australian and New Zealand travellers. […]
Clocking up the air miles for work? If so, you’d want to make sure your rewards points are working for you, writes travel expert Mark Trim. Many Australians are sitting on a mountain of untapped frequent flyer points accrued from work-related travel and spending. From common misconceptions with points to the biggest mistakes professionals make […]
From a cliffside rotating pod hotel to a subterranean desert resort, the annual competition highlights bold concepts set to redefine the hotels of the future. Every year, I am reminded how far hotels have evolved, no longer just places to sleep, but transforming the typical stay into outrageous sensory experiences once only imagined in science […]