From Abu Dhabi to Zurich, the 68th annual luxury hospitality awards celebrate the finest hotels, spas, restaurants, ocean cruises and cruise restaurants. Luxury travel is sailing into a new era. Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards mark this evolution with historic milestones, including the world’s first Five-Star cruise and the inaugural Five-Star restaurant at sea. […]
From the thrill of the Monaco Grand Prix to Slovenia’s Pogi Challenge and Zagreb’s luminous Festival of Lights, here are the 12 best European events this year. This year, over 42,800 travelers worldwide were asked by European Best Destinations which European event would they most like to experience in 2026. From an initial list of […]
Emirates has confirmed plans to relaunch its Wolgan Valley resort on the western side of the Blue Mountains in mid-2026 through a partnership with Marriott International, marking the global debut of the Ritz-Carlton Lodge brand. Key Takeaways Key Background Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort opened in 2009 as an all-inclusive luxury property on the western side […]
Looking to escape the crowds but not the buzz? Tripadvisor’s 2026 awards reveal the destinations that will pop this year, from remote Atlantic islands to cities you already know and love. The birth of a new year always brings with it a raft of awards and top tens covering every conceivable aspect of travel. Many […]
Australia’s passport has slipped one place in Henley’s 2026 global rankings, now tied for seventh as visa-free access falls to 182 destinations. Here’s which countries came out on top. Singapore and Japan, the top two passports a year ago, held on to their superior ranking as the world’s most powerful. In 2026, however, Japan is […]
From Nicosia to Oxford, here are the ten European cities chosen in an annual poll of experts and travellers of the best places to visit for culture in 2026. European Best Destinations (EBD) has selected ten European cities in their annual poll of best places to visit for culture in 2026. The selection was made […]
From the icy frontiers of Antarctica to the beaches of Zanzibar, here are the 20 best places to travel in the coming year. There will be plenty of events worth traveling for in 2026. The Winter Olympics are coming to Italy in February, the FIFA World Cup will sweep across North America in June and […]
The inaugural Hotel Icons List celebrates enduring luxury properties more than a century old from Colorado to Cannes. In an era when luxury hotels open and close like umbrellas, longevity in the hospitality world seems almost impossible. Yet scattered across the globe, dressed in their finest holiday splendor each December, just as they have for generations, […]
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 […]