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 […]
From a family-friendly South Carolina getaway to a traditional Sardinian hideaway, these are the luxury properties our inspectors want to revisit. Our inspectors visit thousands of hotels around the globe each year. Most high-end properties leave pleasant memories, but some go beyond creative in-room amenities with out-of-this-world extras that make a stay truly sublime. Ahead […]
With Valentine’s Day right on the horizon, a new analysis has laid out the top cities around the world that are brimming with romantic energy. As Valentine’s Day approaches, travelers are increasingly seeking destinations where sparks fly—and as it turns out there are certain cities that lead the way. Global eSIM provider Holafly put in the leg […]
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 […]
Now 30 years into its reign as one of the world’s most coveted private clubs, Soho House is finally setting up shop in Australia. Events and community are paving the way, whilst the brick-and-mortar Sydney House is being built and a site in Melbourne is scouted. Private clubs are typically judged by the square footage […]
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 […]
From Dubai to Switzerland, medical precision and five-star wellness hospitality have come together to offer extraordinarily exclusive regenerative escapes. These days, the term medical tourism generally rings alarm bells. Off-putting images of botched dentistry from low-cost clinics in Turkey have made travelers much more wary of seeking interventions abroad. But when the aim is not […]