Thailand is having a ‘White Lotus’ travel moment—Even before season 3 kicks off

With Season 3 of HBO’s “The White Lotus” launching Sunday night, Thailand is already seeing a double-digit boost in travel demand from fans of the show. Key Takeaways Key Background Set-jetting—choosing a destination because a film or TV show is set there—has been a growing travel trend for years. Last fall, an Expedia Brands survey […]

From Anguilla to Australia, Forbes Travel Guide’s 2025 star award winners

The 67th annual luxury hospitality awards celebrate the world’s best hotels, spas, restaurants, ocean cruises and—new this year—cruise restaurants. The world’s most luxurious hotels can often be discovered in the unlikeliest destinations. From the ancient streets of Azerbaijan to the rugged terrain of Western Montana, Forbes Travel Guide’s annual Star Awards celebrate hospitality’s finest across […]

How hotels and high-end brands unite to elevate luxury travel

As you step into The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, you will find a carefully curated experience. And we don’t mean the picturesque pool where Slim Aarons shot photos or the quintessential Palm Beach aesthetic that pervades every corner. Behind its famously pink façade, the property has reimagined what a hotel can be with a […]

The safest airlines in the world, ranked in a new report

What are the safest airlines in the world for 2025? It’s a topic on many traveler’s minds after a string of recent airline disasters, including a Jeju Air crash in South Korea and the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane. AirlineRatings.com, an airline safety and product rating review site, has just released its latest ranking of the safest airlines […]

10 unique new hotels for your 2025 bucket list

Thousands of hotels are planning to open their doors in 2025. They are sprouting in cities, on islands, in the middle of the countryside or in the wilderness. Beyond the corporate chains and expected greatest hits, here are 10 unique hotels for your bucket list. The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace, Khajuraho, India A maharaja’s towering residence […]

Ranked: The 50 best cities in the world, according to Time Out

Time Out has just released its 2025 report on the world’s 50 best cities to visit—according to locals. What are the best cities in the world? Time Out’s seventh annual survey of the world’s best cities reveals the places that people around the globe are most excited about, based on everything from food and culture to affordability […]

12 marathons worth travelling for in 2025

From Aruba to Vancouver, these picturesque races (and one vertical challenge) will inspire you to lace up and run the 42km. Plus, a guide to luxurious hotels in each destination to celebrate the finish. The second Friday in January has become known as Quitter’s Day because that’s when most people give up on their New Year’s […]

Forbes Travel Guide’s top 12 destinations for 2025

From Asheville to Amsterdam, these hot spots should be on next year’s travel itinerary. While 2025’s calendar will be full of big events and noteworthy openings in alpha cities, Forbes Travel Guide is seeing travelers gravitate to more remote locales and a continued focus on wellness getaways. These trends reflect a growing desire for unique, […]