Culture, Cuisine, and Concerts: Ponant’s 2026 Cruises Are Floating Masterclasses
Luxury expedition line Ponant Explorations has long championed the idea that travel should educate as well as enchant. For 2026, the French-flagged fleet is doubling down with six new expert-led themed voyages that bring together culinary icons, art historians, geopolitical leaders and musicians for a series of journeys designed to deepen passengers’ connections to the […]
Toronto’s Water/Fall Festival is Ready to Make a Splash
This September, Toronto will welcome a new festival that puts water centre stage. From September 20 to 28, the inaugural Water/Fall Festival will spill across the city with large-scale art installations, live performances, and thought-provoking talks exploring the beauty and urgency of our relationship with water. Anchored at Harbourfront Centre and Ontario Place, the programming […]
Keefer House: Vancouver’s Next-Gen Aparthotel Blends Design, Tech, and Neighbourhood Soul
Vancouver’s historic Chinatown will soon welcome a new neighbour — one that feels equal parts stylish loft, boutique hotel, and cultural hub. In October 2025, Keefer House, the latest project from Kalido Hospitality Group (the team behind Yaletown’s Smithe House), is set to redefine what it means to check in, drop your bags, and truly […]
Discover the Heart of Southeast Asia on This 20-Day Trip
To mark its 20th anniversary, luxury tour operator Remote Lands has unveiled a new itinerary that reads more like a cultural pilgrimage than a vacation. Listen Closely: A Journey Through Southeast Asia is a 20-day exploration across Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand, designed to spotlight connection, cultural depth, and responsible travel — the very principles […]
Sail to the North Pole Aboard This Luxury Icebreaker
For many travellers, reaching the North Pole sits at the edge of imagination—a destination that seems more mythical than real. In 2027, PONANT will make that dream a little more tangible with a new series of 12-night expeditions aboard Le Commandant Charcot, the world’s only luxury icebreaker. Launching from Longyearbyen in the Svalbard archipelago, the […]
Six Top Dog-Friendly Hotels Around the Globe
For many travellers, a getaway doesn’t feel complete without a wagging tail trotting alongside. Still, not every hotel rolls out the welcome mat for four-legged guests in equal measure. The properties below go far beyond “pet-friendly” to transform a stay into a genuine holiday for both you and your dog. From Canadian castles to Manhattan […]
Explora Journeys Launches Ocean Wellness Retreats at Sea
For travellers who see the journey as just as transformative as the destination, Explora Journeys is setting a new course in seaborne self-care. This October and November, the luxury ocean travel brand will debut its Ocean Wellness Retreats — a series of immersive, one-day wellbeing programs offered exclusively on select Grand Journeys aboard EXPLORA I […]
A Fresh Peak: Aman Debuts Rosa Alpina in Alpine Splendour
Tucked into the storybook village of San Cassiano in Italy’s South Tyrol, Rosa Alpina has long been a cherished retreat for those in the know — a place where alpine charm meets refined hospitality. Now, under the Aman banner, this iconic property reopens after a transformative renovation, offering a new chapter in Dolomite luxury. The […]
A New Luxury Link Between Mexico City and San Miguel de Allende
For the first time, two of Mexico’s most celebrated luxury hotels — JW Marriott Mexico City Polanco (above) and Hotel Matilda — are joining forces to create a seamless escape that moves effortlessly between the cosmopolitan pulse of the capital and the artistic allure of San Miguel de Allende. Launching May 2025, the From Polanco […]
Colony Club Returns: A Fresh Chapter for a Barbados Classic
Along the platinum sands of Barbados’ celebrated west coast, one of the island’s most beloved resorts is preparing to welcome guests once more. On September 1, 2025, Colony Club — now part of Marriott Bonvoy’s The Luxury Collection — will reopen after a thoughtful renovation, blending its signature colonial charm with a modern sense of sophistication. Long a […]