7 of the World’s Most Remote Restaurants Worth the Journey
From an underwater dining room in Norway to a rock in the Indian Ocean, these are the hard-to-reach tables that reward the travellers who make the effort. The best meals rarely come easy. A growing class of restaurants has staked its reputation on being genuinely difficult to reach – down a staircase into the sea, […]
Beat the Crowds: 8 European Escapes to Book for Summer 2026
Here are eight second cities, quieter islands, and clever swaps for your summer getaway.
Grands on Tour: A Family Travel Tradition
On Collette’s Reflections of Italy tour, a grandmother-and-granddaughter adventure unfolds — one scoop of gelato at a time. By Wendy McClung Recently, I embarked on my second solo journey with one of my grandchildren – an experience rooted not in spontaneity, but in a cherished family tradition. A tradition started by my mother, each grandchild, […]
Fasano Drops Anchor in Sardinia
This summer the Brazilian hospitality icon opens a beach club on the coveted Tavolara coast and launches a fleet of fully crewed yachts. Fasano is officially making its Mediterranean debut. The Brazilian hospitality house — the people behind São Paulo’s grande-dame dining rooms and the Thierry Despont-designed Fasano Fifth Avenue across from Central Park — […]
Mandarin Oriental Just Opened Its First Hotel in the Balearic Islands
The brand’s first property in the Balearic Islands brings cliffside gardens, private coves and six restaurants to the Mediterranean. Just in time for summer, Mandarin Oriental has unveiled a new resort on Mallorca, and it happens to be the group’s sole hotel debut of 2026. Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra is the brand’s first property in […]
Plan the Family Trip of a Lifetime With Butterfield & Robinson
The multi-generational trip is no longer a logistical challenge. It’s become the ultimate family adventure.
Disneyland Paris, à Deux
A mother-daughter trip to Disneyland Paris proves that some spontaneous decisions are the best ones. My first solo trip with my daughter started, as many mildly unhinged but ultimately great travel decisions do, with a flight sale. On Black Friday, direct round-trip tickets to Paris for Spring Break appeared in an ad like a fairy […]
A Slow-Travel Guide to Liguria, Italy
Italy’s Riviera reveals its beauty most to those willing to slow down. Here’s a designer’s guide to Liguria’s architecture, cuisine and coastal rituals. Between the French border and La Spezia, Liguria is a postcard of sun-washed villages clinging to the cliffs. Trains rattle along the edge of the Mediterranean, slipping through tunnels, while sea-salted air […]
Quick Trip to Copenhagen: A Design-Lover’s Guide to Denmark’s Creative Capital
Where to eat, stay and explore in the UNESCO Architecture Capital of the World. By Phil Birnbaum From the moment you land, Copenhagen’s devotion to design is on full display. Even the airport is outfitted with iconic pieces like Hans J. Wegner’s Airport Chair and Thomas Kastholm’s Daybed. From there, a quick 20-minute train ride […]
European Holiday Markets Worth Travelling For
Twinkling squares, centuries-old traditions and the scent of mulled wine in the air — if you’re craving a festive getaway, these are the holiday markets worth travelling for in 2025. Vienna Christmas Market at Rathausplatz — Vienna, Austria Dates: 14 November – 26 December 2025Few cities do nostalgia quite like Vienna in December. At Rathausplatz […]