Stopover in Iceland
Editor-approved spots for a quick trip to the land of fire and ice. With black-sand beaches, thundering waterfalls and geothermal pools, Iceland is one of the few destinations where nature still feels raw and untamed. An ideal short trip blends culture and wilderness: spend a night or two in Reykjavík, browse markets and design shops, […]
Step Inside Black Lagoon, the Halloween Bar Popping up Across Canada
From Toronto to Vancouver, this immersive experience invites guests to don their costumes, raise a glass, and summon a spirit (or two). If your idea of Halloween involves more mezcal than monsters, the Black Lagoon pop-up bars might be your perfect haunt. What began as a goth-horror cocktail concept dreamed up by bartenders Erin Hayes […]
Türkiye Is Officially the World Leader in Sustainable Hotels
The country has surpassed 2,000 GSTC-certified properties — a global first in responsible hospitality. When it comes to sustainability, destinations like Costa Rica and Iceland often dominate the conversation. But Türkiye has quietly achieved something unprecedented: it’s now home to more than 2,000 hotels certified by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) — the first […]
Abercrombie & Kent Has Released Its List of Where to Go in 2026
From Kenya’s newest safari lodge to Peru’s hidden Incan citadel, these are the destinations luxury travellers will be talking about next year. After years of shifting travel priorities, 2026 is shaping up to be the year of meaningful exploration. According to Abercrombie & Kent, the luxury travel company that pioneered adventure by day and indulgence […]
The Hottest New Caribbean Resort Openings to Watch This Season
The Caribbean continues to expand its luxury portfolio with an impressive lineup of brand-new properties that deserve a place on your radar. These four resorts are among the season’s most coveted debuts — each offering irresistible inspiration to start planning your next escape. Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort and Spa, Dominican Republic Since its August 2025 […]
Fusion Resorts Debuts Wellness Retreats Across Vietnam
Fusion Resorts has announced a trio of immersive retreats launching this fall at select Vietnam resorts. Designed to blend traditional healing practices with contemporary comforts, the properties aim to transform ordinary getaways into restorative journeys. At Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang, opening Dec. 31, 2025, the spotlight falls on the “Healing Retreat,” a four-day program […]
Intrepid’s 2026 Not Hot List Reveals 10 Under-the-Radar Destinations
In a world where 80 per cent of travellers visit just 10 per cent of destinations, Intrepid Travel is steering adventurers elsewhere. The company’s 2026 Not Hot List, developed with trend forecasters Globetrender, spotlights 10 places often overlooked but poised to welcome visitors—from Central Asia’s vast mountain ranges to North America’s least-visited national park. Among […]
Louise Penny’s Guide to Quebec’s Eastern Townships
Where the bestselling mystery author finds inspiration, connection, and really good cheese. Louise Penny (photo by Ben McAuley) When we caught up with Louise Penny, she had just returned from London, England — not to promote a book or attend a literary gala, but to retreat. “Oddly enough, I go to London to be quiet,” […]
This Spanish UNESCO City Just Got a Palace Hotel Worth Travelling For
Few cities in Spain are as cinematic as Cáceres, the Extremaduran gem where cobbled streets and stone façades earned UNESCO World Heritage status in 1986. Now, the historic centre has a new jewel: the Palacio de Godoy Cáceres, Curio Collection by Hilton, which opened this September following a €14-million restoration of a 16th-century palace once […]
The Kensington’s Over-the-Top Marie Antoinette Stay Lets You Eat Cake
London has no shortage of royal attractions, but this autumn the spotlight falls on France’s most infamous queen. On September 20, the Victoria and Albert Museum opens its first major exhibition devoted to Marie Antoinette, on view through March 22, 2026. Sponsored by Manolo Blahnik, the show promises a lavish look at the monarch’s world […]