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New report shows luxury travellers seek purposeful travel beyond the price tag
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand representing more than 600 hotels across 80 countries, recently released its first Luxury Travel Report— a comprehensive luxury consumer trends study developed in partnership with The Harris Poll. The findings affirm that the desire for travel remains robust, with luxury travelers planning an average of eight leisure trips this year
This luggage company just released a limited-edition gilded gold set
The limited-edition collection features four silhouettes from the brand’s signature 19 Degree Aluminum collection—a Briefcase, International Carry-On, Watch Travel Case and Minaudiere—in celebratory Bullion Gold. Each radiant piece features an aircraft-grade aluminum shell with TUMI’s iconic 19 Degree contours and distinctive details—and comes finished with a 50th anniversary story patch that includes its unique edition number. Only 250 units of each
Remote Lands and Aman launch 2026 Private Jet Journeys
Remote Lands, the ultra-luxe tour operator offering bespoke travel to 38 countries in Asia, unveils its 2026 Private Jet Expedition itineraries with long-term partner, Aman, the preeminent luxury hospitality and lifestyle brand. These small-group adventures for 16-18 guests showcase diverse destinations ranging from Cambodia to Sri Lanka, India to Greece, and more, highlighting each destination’s culture, history, cuisine and spirituality
According to this survey, 61% of Canadians crave slow, restful travel
A recent Flight Centre survey conducted by YouGov suggests that 61% of Canadian travellers will prioritize slow and restful travel in 2025. That means choosing destinations away from crowds, opting for slower paced itineraries that highlight life’s simple pleasures, and leaving plenty of time to recharge, reflect, and refocus priorities. “Soft travel, or the ‘calm-cation,’ looks different for different people,” says
World’s largest sailing yacht, Orient Express Corinthian, takes to the waters June 2026
Orient Express sets a new standard of excellence, bringing a spirit of quiet revolution to the world of exceptional sailing. In June 2026, Orient Express Corinthian, the world’s largest sailing yacht, will take to the open sea, tracing a course through the French and Italian Rivieras, jewels of the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas. A triumph of engineering and artistry, Orient
There’s a new luxury yacht sailing the French Riviera in May 2026
In May 2026, Ponant Explorations will debut a brand-new eight-day itinerary along the Côte d’Azur aboard its iconic three-masted sailing yacht, Le Ponant. Beginning and ending in Nice, the elegant vessel — the world’s first Relais & Châteaux sailing yacht — will chart an unforgettable course east to the colourful Italian fishing village of Portofino before gliding back along the
