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MSC Cruises 2026

MSC Cruises Unveils High-Tech Shows, AI Robots and Big-Stage Shows for 2026

From AI-powered robot dogs to fleetwide game shows and reimagined theme parties, MSC Cruises is doubling down on entertainment at sea in 2026. If cruising once meant Broadway-style revues and the occasional themed party, MSC Cruises is pushing the concept much further for 2026. The Geneva-based line is rolling out a fleetwide refresh of its entertainment program, blending live music,

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British Pullman Celia Train Baz Luhrmann

Belmond’s British Pullman Unveils a Baz Luhrmann-Designed Private Dining Car

Celia, a lavish new carriage imagined by Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin, brings cinematic glamour to one of England’s most storied trains. There’s something inherently glamorous about stepping onto the British Pullman. The art deco details. The crisp table linens. The feeling that you should probably be wearing red lipstick and pearls, even if it’s only noon. Now, Belmond has

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Ytri Norway hotel

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 a fjord-side retreat in Norway

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Valentine's Day getaways luxury hotels

The Best Last-Minute Luxury Escapes for Valentine’s Day

Take it from us: a last-minute getaway is the most romantic Valentine’s Day gift there is. Valentine’s Day has a habit of defaulting to prix-fixe menus and predictable bouquets, but the most memorable celebrations as a couple come from experiencing something new together. From overwater villas to historic city hideaways, these romantic hotels around the world prove February 14 is

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Raffles Hotels The Butler Did it Collection Printemps Collaboration

Raffles Debuts a Chic Collection Inspired by Its Famous Butler Service

The luxury hotel brand debuts a playful fashion and home edit at Printemps, inspired by the rituals and details that define a stay at Raffles. If you’ve ever stayed at a Raffles hotel, you know the magic isn’t just in the architecture or the destination. It’s in the details. The perfectly timed cup of tea. The pressed pajamas waiting at

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Six Senses Krabey Island Journey Into The Elements Wellness Retreat

Six Senses Krabey Island’s New Ayurveda Retreat Is a Complete Reset

Six Senses Krabey Island’s new five- to seven-day Ayurveda retreat is designed to restore rhythm, clarity and balance on a private island off Cambodia’s southern coast. Launching in 2026 at Six Senses Krabey Island, Journey Into the Elements is the resort’s most immersive wellness experience to date. Set on a secluded 30-acre private island off the coast of Cambodia, the

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Feynan EcoLodge in Dana Biosphere Reserve, Jordan

The Road Less Travelled in Jordan

This candle-lit ecolodge on the edge of the Dana Biosphere Reserve is designed with purpose. By Ann Ruppenstein There are two main ways to reach Feynan Ecolodge—the easy way and the challenging way—and, to borrow from Frost, I stood contemplating the road not taken. After traversing uneven terrain, scrambling over boulders, wading through a stream, and even using my guide’s

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Indigenous Tourism in Canada with Intrepid Tours

A New Chapter for Indigenous Tourism in Canada

A five-year partnership between Intrepid Travel and the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada signals a shift toward more meaningful, Indigenous-led travel experiences nationwide. Travel is changing. More travellers are looking beyond scenery and sightseeing, seeking experiences that offer cultural depth, context, and genuine connection. In Canada, that shift is helping Indigenous tourism move into a new phase — one defined

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Shangi-La Toronto Suite

The Shangri-La Toronto has the Perfect Valentine’s Day Package

It’s been a long winter. Here’s your sign to treat yourself (and a loved one) to a candlelit Italian dinner and an indulgent overnight stay at Shangri-La Toronto. This year, Shangri-La Toronto is offering a polished but unfussy way to celebrate Valentine’s Day right in the city. The hotel’s curated experiences are designed to feel intimate and unrushed — ideal

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Brazil Just Launched a New Multi-City Air Pass for International Travellers

The new Azul Brazil Air Pass allows visitors to explore multiple regions of the country under a single fare, making complex itineraries far easier to plan. Brazil’s size has always been part of its allure — and its challenge. With rainforests, beaches, wetlands, and megacities spread across a continent-sized country, travellers have often had to choose just one slice of

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Vermelho Hotel

Haute Couture Hotels

From Christian Louboutin’s red-soled retreat in Portugal to Missoni’s rooftop pool takeover in Texas, fashion’s biggest names are bringing their aesthetic to the world of hospitality. By Erica Commisso Fashion’s most recognizable houses are stepping beyond boutiques and ateliers, carving out a stylish new niche in hospitality. Whether through sun-splashed rooftop pop-ups, bespoke restaurants, or full-fledged hotels, these brands are

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Havana Cuba

Discover Timeless Havana with WestJet Vacations

In Cuba’s capital, colonial grandeur meets contemporary sophistication—and new direct flights from Toronto make this cultural treasure more accessible than ever. Hemingway House Havana Ernest Hemingway House With its baroque facades, vintage Cadillacs, and the infectious rhythm of salsa spilling from every doorway, Havana feels like stepping into a living museum where time moves to its own beat. This UNESCO

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Hotel Playa Luxury Cayo Guillermo

Checking In: Hotel Playa Luxury Cayo Guillermo, Cuba

From overwater bungalows to beachside lobster lunches, this is Cuba done differently. By Mitch McClung Arriving in the dark might not seem ideal, but it’s actually the best way to experience Hotel Playa Luxury Cayo Guillermo. When you wake up, sunlight streams through the windows and the ocean shimmers just outside your door. The resort is only a short drive

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Cinnamon Bear Restaurant

The Art of the Stay

Canadian interior designer Lesley Wong on trends, travel, and crafting memorable hotel spaces. By Erica Commisso Since launching her eponymous studio in 2014, Lesley Wong has evolved from a one-woman operation into a full-fledged hospitality design team. With projects spanning both Canada and the United States, she’s shaped inviting spaces at properties like the Sparrowhawk Canmore and Hilton Whistler Resort.

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iNaturalist app

Your Wildlife Travel Photos Can Support Biodiversity

Exodus Adventure Travels just announced a partnership with iNaturalist, expanding its global citizen science program. In the early morning light of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, before the heat settles and the birds retreat into the reeds, a traveller raises their phone—not to frame the perfect safari shot, but to log a data point. A dragonfly hovers near the water’s edge. A

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