Green Means Go: Eco-Friendly Travel Essentials our Editors Love
Smart, sustainable gear that treads lightly while helping you roam farther. Tentree Ruxton Packable Backpack — $78 Made from recycled polyester, this lightweight daypack folds neatly into its own pocket, making it an easy add to any carry-on. True to its name, the brand plants ten trees for every item sold, contributing to reforestation projects […]
Borneo to be Wild
A journey across Sabah, guided by wildlife and waterways. By Steve Gillick The Sabah Tourism Board’s slogan, Feel Sabah North Borneo, speaks to a deep-rooted connection with wilderness, wildlife, and serenity. It calls to travellers seeking a place where escape feels not just memorable, but meaningful. The island of Borneo is shared by the Malaysian […]
Magical Maui: A Slow-Travel Guide to the Valley Isle
By Ann Ruppenstein Hoʻomau: to continue, persist, renew, perpetuate and persevere. A different Hawaiian word of the day is placed against my pillow each afternoon at the Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott, Maui, but this first card—describing Hoʻomau—resonates most. It speaks to the way Maui protects its land, culture and identity, and to the responsibility […]
Quick Trip to Nassau & Paradise Island
The ultimate Bahamas travel guide: where to stay, eat and explore. By Ann Ruppenstein With powder-soft beaches and impossibly turquoise waters, Nassau and Paradise Island deliver the Bahamas most travellers imagine—but there’s far more here than a stretch of sand. Snorkel through an underwater sculpture garden, follow in the footsteps of James Bond, linger over […]
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 […]
The Best Hotels for a Christmas Escape
Whether you want a tree waiting in your suite, a Christmas morning spent snorkelling with sea turtles, or a fireside feast in Bavaria, there’s a perfect December escape calling your name. For some, the perfect Christmas morning smells like pine trees and cinnamon rolls. For others, it smells like sunscreen and a piña colada. If […]
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 […]
Six Adrenaline Fixes in New Zealand’s Adventure Capital
On New Zealand’s South Island, Queenstown proudly calls itself the Adventure Capital of the World — and with good reason. This scenic lakeside town has a knack for coaxing even the most sensible travellers into trying things they’d never attempt anywhere else. From carving a jet boat through a narrow canyon to plunging headfirst off […]
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, […]
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 […]