Virtuoso Has Released Its Latest Luxury Travel Trends

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The network’s newest data names fallcations, city-maxxing and longevity tourism as the forces reshaping how its clients travel, drawn from booking figures and a survey of nearly 800 advisors. Virtuoso has released its latest read on where luxury travel is heading, and the picture it paints is of a market that has quietly rearranged itself. […]

Checking In: Treasure Beach Village

Disconnect to connect with loved ones at this new family getaway in Turks and Caicos. By Ann Ruppenstein When planning Treasure Beach Village, a US$150 million expansion at Beaches Turks and Caicos, executive chairman Adam Stewart had a vision to create a resort where kids won’t feel the urge to be glued to their devices.  […]

Grands on Tour: A Family Travel Tradition

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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, […]

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 […]

The Rise of the “Momcation”

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From Club Med’s mums-only retreats to postpartum recovery at Six Senses, resorts are designing stays that give mothers a real break. With Mother’s Day around the corner, the usual gifts can start to feel a little… predictable. A growing number of luxury resorts are responding with something more exciting than another potted plant: mom-specific travel […]

New Hotels Worth Planning a Trip Around in 2026

If you’re mapping out this year’s journeys, consider this a short list of hotels worth building a trip around. Each year brings a wave of new hotel openings, but not all of them shift the conversation. The most compelling new hotels of 2026 are less about spectacle and more about genuine sense of place. From […]

10 Trends Shaping Luxury Travel in 2026, According to the Virtuoso Luxe Trend Report

From crowd-free itineraries to multigenerational adventures, the 2026 Virtuoso Luxe Trend Report reveals how high-end travel is becoming more personal, purposeful, and experience-driven. In an era where luxury means more than fine hotels and first-class flights, the newly released 2026 Virtuoso Luxe Trend Report offers a window into how affluent travellers are planning to explore […]

Kensington’s Top Luxury Travel Destinations for 2026

Ancient civilizations, wild frontiers, and quietly compelling cities are rising to the top as luxury travellers rethink where they want to go in 2026. Kensington has released its list of top trending destinations for 2026, drawing on internal booking data and insights from its global team of destination experts. Here’s a look at the destinations […]

Contiki Unveils Key Travel Trends for Canadian Gen Z and Millennials

The tour operator’s annual “Voice of a Generation” survey reveals how Gen Z and Millennials plan to explore the world next year. Every November, Contiki takes the temperature of the next wave of travellers, asking thousands of Canadians aged 18 to 35 what’s actually shaping their plans for the year ahead. The 2025 edition of […]

The Best Black Friday Travel Deals for 2025: Cruises, Resorts, Tours & More

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Your guide to the biggest cruise, hotel and tour savings hitting this year’s Black Friday. Black Friday isn’t just for TVs and air fryers anymore. It’s become prime time to lock in next-year adventures at serious savings. Whether you’ve been eyeing an expedition cruise, a European river sailing or a sun-soaked beach escape, some of […]