Enchanting Ecuador
The mainland steals the spotlight on a journey through the Amazon rainforest and Andean volcanoes. -By Ann Ruppenstein Soaring through the sky staring at the imposing snow-capped Tungurahua volcano while swinging from the edge of a cliff perched 2,660 metres above sea level, I’m having trouble finding the courage to raise my arms up in […]
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 […]
How Hotel Restaurants Became Dining Destinations in Their Own Right
Inside the hotels turning their restaurants into the reason to show up — no reservation key required.
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 […]
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 […]
Virtuoso identifies seven of the most popular luxury travel trends
Virtuoso has partnered with travel trend forecasting agency, Globetrender, to unveil the Luxury Travel Trend Watch: 2025. Working with global data from Virtuoso’s 2024 Brand & Travel Tracker Survey – a global survey of its high-net-worth/ultra-high-net-worth clientele – Globetrender and Virtuoso have identified seven trends shaping the luxury travel landscape for 2025. Silver bullet wellness Wellness tourism, […]