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 […]
The second annual Verified Air Travel Awards celebrate everything from the best cabin suites to the top lounges. Every trip consists of a thousand touchpoints, and for travelers, the difference between ordinary and extraordinary is decided at each turn. From curbside check-in to in-flight service, every detail matters. That is why Forbes Travel Guide’s second […]
Rome has enough “museum” hotels where the lobby feels like a tomb and the bar closes at midnight. This 5-star 93-room outpost trades hushed luxury for a nightlife-first ethos, housed in a former 1940s bank designed by Italian Rationalist icons Cesare Pascoletti and Marcello Piacentini. The Rome EDITION sits just off Via Veneto, a stretch […]
From thunderous African gorges to the mist-draped temples of East Asia, here are the world’s best countries to visit in 2025, according to Kayak. From golden plains where ancient stone cities rise to mossy fjords carved by millennia of ice, 2025 has unveiled a world rich in texture—think Zimbabwe’s thunderous gorges, Lithuania’s midsummer meadows and […]
From Zurich’s spectacular Wienachtsdorf to lesser known markets in Bolzano, Italy and Gegenbach, Germany, Europe has plenty of delightfully picturesque festive markets to visit. If you’re planning a pre-Christmas break to a European city, the twinkling lights, artisan crafts and specialty food and drink of festive markets can be a major draw. Culture and tourism […]
Luxury travel habits among wealthy Australians are shifting fast. The destinations topping their wish lists in 2026 look different from just a few years ago, with new favourites climbing the rankings and old staples slipping. Virtuoso’s 2026 Luxe Report has found Japan has overtaken Italy as the top destination for Australian and New Zealand travellers. […]
Clocking up the air miles for work? If so, you’d want to make sure your rewards points are working for you, writes travel expert Mark Trim. Many Australians are sitting on a mountain of untapped frequent flyer points accrued from work-related travel and spending. From common misconceptions with points to the biggest mistakes professionals make […]
Chasing that gold status? The national carrier is now offering Qantas Frequent Flyer a chance to collect status credits on purchases outside of flying. Here’s how it works. Key Takeaways Crucial Quote “While flying will always be at the core of the program, this offer is about expanding the ways we recognise our members both […]
From a cliffside rotating pod hotel to a subterranean desert resort, the annual competition highlights bold concepts set to redefine the hotels of the future. Every year, I am reminded how far hotels have evolved, no longer just places to sleep, but transforming the typical stay into outrageous sensory experiences once only imagined in science […]
Mindful breathing is gaining mainstream momentum, according to the Global Wellness Institute. Melbourne lawyer and coach Niti Nadarajah discovered how it can help navigate major life upheavals. In March 2022, corporate lawyer Niti Nadarajah left the career she had been building for 20 years. After a decade as General Counsel for a multinational corporation, Nadarajah […]