The vibe: Hunting lodge meets NYC art gallery Location: Mar Rd., Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland | View on Google Maps Book now: Website The AFAR take Picasso is breathing down my neck. Well, a Picasso, not the Picasso. Pablo’s 1953 La…
The hustle of everyday life can be overwhelming. The solution? A visit to a destination spa. Unlike typical hotel spas where you toggle between the real world and fleeting moments of tranquility, destination spas immerse you in an environment of…
Over the years, plans for a fully submerged luxury underwater hotel, like the Poseidon Undersea Resort in Fiji or Hydropolis in Dubai, have been mapped out. But they’ve yet to become a reality for intrepid travelers. Until that happens, you…
There are many reasons why travelers are drawn again and again to the Hawaiian islands, whether it’s the natural beauty of the beaches and rainforests or the blend of rich cultures that go back centuries. The best resorts here offer…
On a sunny winter morning at Dubai’s seaside Jumeirah Al Naseem resort, I watch two long-stay guests—called Humpty and Dumpty—swim languidly in a lagoon pool filled with warm water from the Arabian Gulf. Twelve-year-old Humpty and seven-year-old Dumpty are not…
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For every city hotel we love in Australia, there’s a luxury lodge that’s a destination unto itself: an entry point to national parks and natural wonders that are among the world’s most awe-inspiring. That’s not hyperbole: Two of our top…
~ Location: Shingū, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan Sleeps: 2 people (1 bedroom/1 bath) Book now: airbnb.com ~ ~This past spring, my husband and I embarked on a trip I had been dreaming of for years: hiking the Nakahechi route of Japan’s…
Along with its magnificent architecture, Taj Usha Kiran Palace, Gwalior holds a treasure trove of stories from over a century ago. Travel back in time to elevate your experience at this beautiful Palace Hotel, a landmark in Gwalior for more…
When I landed in Stockholm this past October, I dragged my sore, achy frame through the lobby of my boutique hotel. I was exhausted—not just from the seven-and-a-half-hour flight during which I’d tossed in my seat—but also because I hadn’t…