Is this the next ‘White Lotus’? Inside three French hotels at the centre of rumours

With the European country thought to be the setting for the hit HBO show’s next instalment, we speculate on the most spectacular resort backdrop. Three seasons in, The White Lotus viewers have come to expect two things: an unidentified dead body in the opening scene and a new luxury resort setting. While the HBO show’s fictional White […]

Airbnb has revealed Australia’s best stays and hosts for 2025

Travel in Australia has shifted inland. Families are heading for Kangaroo Valley farmhouses instead of crowded beaches; couples are choosing Wolgan Valley cabins that trade wifi for night skies. Even Hobart’s backstreets, with their brick-and-timber conversions, are pulling more weight. Here are the properties that topped Airbnb’s awards list. The 2025 Host Awards arrive as […]

The best countries to live in the world, rated by expats

Want to move abroad? A new report reveals 2025’s best countries to live in, according to the people who know these places best: expats. What are the best countries to live in right now? Ask the people who’ve moved abroad: expats. Each year, InterNations, the world’s largest expat community, publishes its Expat Insider report, one of the […]

New Zealand Golden Visa—Government to relax rule on buying property

Most foreign nationals have been exempt from buying property since 2018, but new government changes will make it possible for golden visa holders to do so from early 2026. New Zealand’s government revised its investment rules for golden visas in early 2025, resulting in a significant surge in interest from Americans, who currently account for […]

Hotel openings

Forbes Travel Guide’s most anticipated hotel openings

From Lake Como to Los Cabos, these 11 new properties offer every amenity under the sun—from a floating pool to a private ski lodge. Whether you’re seeking a contemporary escape on the shores of Italy’s Lake Como, a ski retreat in Montana’s Big Sky Country or a luxe eco-sanctuary in Tokyo, a lineup of new […]

Qantas brings back double points and status credits for frequent flyers

If Gold or Platinum frequent flyer status has been sitting just out of reach, the scandal-hit airline is dangling a shortcut. For the next week, Qantas members can book flights and choose double Status Credits or double Points on eligible bookings. The promotion comes as the carrier tries to steady its reputation after a turbulent […]

The 26 best trips for 2026, according to travel experts

What are the best places to travel in 2026? Here, the 26 best trips for 2026: the destinations, hotels and experiences that travel experts are buzzing about. What are the best places to travel in 2026? When the world’s top luxury travel advisors gather in one place, the conversations often foreshadow where travelers will be heading […]