Everyone loves a room with a view. The difference with certain trips is that the view begins long before you check in. A rail route through Europe, a small ship navigating a remote coastline, or a stay positioned in front of something iconic can shape the entire experience. The landscape is not an afterthought. It is part of why you go.

Why ‘Secondary’ Cities Should Be First On Your List.
Travel is all about discovery, and one of the best ways to truly understand a destination is to venture beyond its most famous centers. So-called secondary cities often become favorites precisely because they offer what major capitals no longer can: space, authenticity, and experiences that feel personal rather than packed.

It’s time to reveal my top travel trends for the year. Inspired by insights from some of the most trusted voices in the travel industry, I have curated a list of 30 luxury destinations across six continents, organized into six distinct categories.

Once you’ve taken a long-haul flight, adding a few days in a nearby destination is one of the smartest (and most exciting) ways to elevate your trip. Not to mention, the stories you’ll tell when you come home are so much more exotic.

The allure of the unknown, of seeing what’s beyond the bend, has propelled humans forward since time began.

Let’s design your travel blueprint now so you can head into the new year ready for what’s next.

Panoramic aerial view of luxury overwater villas with palm trees, blue lagoon, white sandy beach and Otemanu mountain at Bora Bora island, Tahiti, French Polynesia (Bora Bora Aerial)

With the cooler weather and festive season right around the corner, Europe continues to be on my radar, especially Austria, which has so much to offer all year round.

Breakfast with giraffes, sunset with elephants, and moments you’ll talk about for years.

Sip wine in Bordeaux or the Lavaux Region then slip away to a private island. Discover France in full and find paradise far beyond the ordinary.