If five years ago anyone had suggested I’d become a fan of river cruising, I’d have scoffed. In my naivete, I imagined cruising to be for a different sort; an unadventurous sort…
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From Hong Kong to Singapore and beyond, here are the places to stay and play in Asia HONG KONG REGENT HONG KONG: The Regent Hong Kong, a former icon in Kowloon, has…
Delight in the exquisite wine offerings of luxury airlines’ first-class cabins. Luxury airlines understand that an extraordinary first-class travel experience encompasses more than just plush seats and impeccable service. For the discerning…
The canary yellow bistro tables that line the entry of La Fantaisie Paris boutique hotel are a sunny harbinger of what’s inside—a beautiful, garden-themed fever dream, where color is queen, and whimsy…
All Kinds of Reasons to Go You’re in the right place, so why not give that name badge and lanyard a rest? Because there’s nothing like taking a tropical swim before a…
It’s all in the details. In the realm of luxury travel where every journey is an exploration of opulence and exclusivity, Magma Global emerges as a beacon of sophistication and personalized service.…
It’s time to check in to these haute new American luxury hotels. RAFFLES BOSTON Luxury brand Raffles has come to play in the States in a big way, opening its first North…
People adore Italy for manifold reasons: the art, the food, the denizens, the romance, the language, the architecture, the shopping and the lifestyle—to name a few. But sometimes travelers forget the fact…
Flamboyances of flamingos, pandemoniums of parrots, leaps of leopards and journeys of giraffes are merely a smidgen of the groups of lovable creatures you’ll spy in the African bush. But that’s not…
The accomplished artist shares the intimate story behind her art exhibition, “My Eternal Failure.” Photos by MOANALANI JEFFREY When Sharon Stone announces she is a failure, your basic instinct is to protest.…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises: Gardens by the Bay, Singapore As Frank Sinatra put it, “I traveled each and every highway, and more much more than this, I did it my way.” If…
Beyond Sardinia’s Vermentino and Pantelleria’s Passito, there are many little-known island wines to explore. Mother Nature has graced these islands with breathtaking panoramas and rare wines that are lively, summery, and highly quaffable.
Decades ago, French Champagne experts brought their skills to California wine country, expanding their production to include sparkling wine made on American terroir. By doing so, they increased their visibility and made their wines more widely available in the robust U.S. market. In a way, they invented an American version of Champagne.
“Why do you go all the way to the Caribbean when Hawaii is so close?” is a question I’ve been asked many times since I began traveling from California to the Caribbean…
THE PIG is laidback luxury in the South of England Just 20 minutes from the Bath Spa railway station, our driver turned into the grounds of the secluded Georgian manor house. If…
To be in the thick of it all, and to get away from it all. The two desires might seem diametrically opposed. But at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park, guests will…
Nestled in California’s picturesque wine country lies a hidden gem that captures the Southern France’s essence and California’s laid-back spirit. Auberge du Soleil, an exclusive adults-only resort, offers a luxurious escape surrounded…
Historic MacArthur Place has witnessed a few transformations over the years. Current changes, both big and small, place the bucolic resort in the highest hospitality echelon. Formerly a prestigious 19th century estate,…
As Houston’s downtown destination, Four Seasons Hotel Houston offers much more than haute overnight accommodations. With luxe amenities and a robust calendar of unique events and activations, the five star hotel serves…
A Carmel Valley mainstay for nearly 60 years, The Quail is perhaps this bucolic region’s best kept secret. Nestled at the foot of the Santa Lucia Mountains, the resort sometimes takes a…