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, […]

15 ultra-luxury holiday stays to gift this Christmas

Looking to give the ultimate gift this holiday season? From serene Australian escapes to breathtaking international retreats, these 15 luxury stays promise unforgettable experiences. Whether it’s a romantic getaway or a bucket-list destination, Forbes Australia has carefully curated a list of stays that redefine indulgence, making them the perfect gift for someone special. 1. Sun […]

Where to stay and ski in Europe this season

European ski season is finally upon us and you’re in for a treat if you’re looking for the best hotels for skiing in the Alps this winter. European hotels and resorts have upped their luxury ante this season, catering to everyone’s needs, whether you’re traveling with kids, family, friends or solo and no matter if you’re […]

25 new luxury hotels to book in 2025

From a 17th-century noble residence in Rome to a private island paradise in Belize, these are the much-anticipated new hotels opening from each luxury brand worldwide. There will be a wide selection of luxury hotels opening around the world in 2025, including historic Palazzos, spectacular waterfront retreats, and unique properties like a 17th-century noble residence […]

Forbes Travel Guide’s 25 most anticipated hotel openings of 2025

From Montana to Melbourne, here are the hottest new luxury getaways for the coming year. Every year, Forbes Travel Guide rates the finest hotels, spas, cruises and restaurants in the world, but its editors and ratings team are always scouring the globe for the most anticipated luxury hotel openings. For 2025, the emphasis is on wellness getaways, […]

Is this Australia’s ultimate island getaway?

Stepping onto Hayman Island was like ticking off a box I’d been hanging onto since my backpacking days. Fifteen years ago, as a traveller visiting Airlie Beach from my hometown in Ireland, I’d looked across the water at this jewel of the Whitsundays, wishing I had the funds to stay on the private island. Now, […]

Inside Project Sunrise: Qantas ultra-long haul shakeup

“Welcome to Australia in the sky.” That’s the tag line of a Qantas commercial created by filmmaker Baz Luhrmann (Elvis, The Great Gatsby, Moulin Rouge) to kick off the airline’s new brand campaign. And with the airline’s Project Sunrise ultra-long-range flights scheduled for 2026, flyers will be spending up to 20 hours with Australia in the […]