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. […]
This time last year, the LA Rams announced that the MCG was their Aussie home-away-from-home. We now know they will take on rivals, the 49ers, in what is shaping up to be a controversial NFL season-opening match. So far this year, Sydney-born Seahawks sensation Michael Dickson’s six punts during Seattle’s Super Bowl win are the […]
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 […]
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 […]