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Three new hotels to check out in Peru

From a remote glamping site to contemporary urban hotels, Peru’s new accommodation options are sure to impress.   In April, family-owned Andean will launch a new tented campsite in a secluded 370-acre nature reserve. Located along the route connecting Cusco with Puno and the Colca Valley, Tinajani comprises six upscale safari-style tented camps set within a spectacular stone forest (dubbed the ‘Canyon

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Air Canada partners with Michelin-starred chef Masaki Hashimoto on Japan routes

Air Canada has added Michelin-starred Chef Masaki Hashimoto to its culinary panel. Based in Toronto, Chef Hashimoto is the owner of Kaiseki Yu-zen Hashimoto, one of Canada’s only restaurants dedicated to the traditional art of Kaiseki cuisine. Since immigrating more than 40 years ago, he has devoted his career to mastering and sharing this multi-course culinary tradition. His exclusive creations debuted March 1 in Air

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This tour operator is offering a series of self-guided cycling trips through Italy

Building on last year’s successful launch of self-guided cycling tours in Italy, ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours, a trailblazer in cycling vacations and leader in active travel, is introducing three new extended itineraries for 2025, offering travellers a deeper dive into the rich culture and stunning landscapes of Italy’s la dolce vita. These longer trips align with the growing trend of slow

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CroisiEurope’s newest luxury ship to offer eco experiences on the Amazon

CroisiEurope is building a new luxury ship that will offer a unique eco-tourism experience on the Amazon. This new, as yet un-named ship, is CroisiEurope’s first new build since 2020 and its first to operate in South America. The 32-guest, four-deck ship will measure 49 metres long by 15 metres wide and will feature plenty of wood, vibrant coloursand local

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Swan Hellenic opens bookings for enhanced 2026-2027 Antarctic cruises

Swan Hellenic has announced its 2026-2027 Antarctic Season cruises, several of which sail further south into the Antarctic Circle than other expedition options. Further attractions are Swan Hellenic’s much-praised guest service and elegant but informal, boutique ice-class vessels, the five-star sister ships SH Vega and slightly larger SH Diana, accommodating 152 and 192 guests respectively. But this exclusive experience also means limited capacity. Even with a total

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Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve opens in Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo

Nestled within one of the world’s most biodiverse destinations, Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, has officially opened its doors, offering discerning travellers a secluded, ultra-luxury retreat amidst the unspoiled natural beauty of Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo. Named after the Chorotega word for “lush garden,” Nekajui (NEK-ah-wee) marks a monumental milestone as the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Central and South America and the eighth addition to

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Oceania Cruises adds 12 tasty culinary tours for 2025

Oceania Cruises has expanded its signature range of immersive Culinary Discovery Tours with the addition of 12 new gourmet excursions for 2025. The new chef-led tours are in diverse locations spanning the globe from Europe and the UK with new excursions in Amsterdam, Belfast, Invergordon, Valencia, and Valletta; to Asia with three new options for Japan sailings in Kobe, Kochi, and Shimizu, plus Busan in South Korea; and North America where new tours are

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Windstar’s newest ship shows off Southeast Asia experiences for 2026

Windstar Cruises recently unveiled its 2026 Southeast Asia program for its newest yacht, Star Seeker, which debuts December 2025.  The line is offering two core itineraries combinable in 17 different variations including inland pre- and post-Cruise Tour programs. Star Seeker’s Southeast Asia program offers an in-depth exploration of the cultures, cuisine and history of Thailand and Vietnam, improving on the typical cruise experience in the region.

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10 unforgettable places to visit in Colombia

Colombia’s rise as a top-tier travel destination speaks for itself. In 2024, the country welcomed a record-breaking 6.7 million international visitors—an increase of around 8.5% from the previous year. By this time of year and the month of March, the local dry season creates perfect conditions for exploring the Lost City Trek in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, one of the most irreplaceable

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Four Seasons launches private jet experience inspired by The White Lotus

Get ready to board the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience for an exclusive opportunity to explore some of the iconic settings of the HBO® Original Series The White Lotus with a new World of Wellness journey. Building on the recently announced global partnership between Four Seasons and HBO, the unforgettable 20-day itinerary will be offered for one exclusive journey, touching down in Maui, Taormina and Koh Samui— filming locations of

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JW Marriott opens its second hotel in the Maldives

JW Marriott has opened its second property in the Maldives.   Nestled in Kaafu Atoll’s largest lagoon and conveniently located just 15 minutes by boat from Velana International Airport, JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort is a luxurious retreat that offers an idyllic sanctuary to recharge the mind, body, and spirit in this tropical oceanic paradise. With 80 thoughtfully designed private

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A palace-like hotel is opening in a 17th century building Paris

Maybourne has today announced a 2027 opening for its newest development in the Parisian quarter of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, The Maybourne Saint-Germain, bringing a palace-style hotel with 101 keys and 23 ultra-luxury branded residences to Paris for the first time. Expanding its prestigious hotel portfolio, Maybourne is creating an extraordinary property that reimagines bespoke hospitality in the City of Light, affirming its status as the eminent choice

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Italian masterpiece Casa Brera debuts in Milan with Michelin chefs

Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan, has joined the prestigious The Luxury Collection brand by Marriott International. Strategically located in the heart of Milan, the hotel is nestled in the charming pedestrian Piazzetta Bossi, a few steps away from Teatro alla Scala and the lively Brera neighbourhood. Originally designed in the 1950s by the esteemed Italian architect Pietro Lingeri, a leading figure

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Marriott has expanded its luxury all-inclusive portfolio

Marriott International has announced the ongoing expansion of its luxury all-inclusive properties under the All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, redefining the all-inclusive concept and expanding interest to luxury consumers. Following the successful debut of Marriott’s first luxury all-inclusive resort, Sanctuary Cap Cana, a Luxury Collection Resort in the Dominican Republic, the growth continues with the recent additions of Almare and Paraiso de

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