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An Oasis in the Atlantic

São Tomé and Príncipe, the verdant island nation off the coast of West Africa, is becoming one of the world’s leading ecotourism destinations

Where the story begins

The complicated history of Charleston has sometimes been eclipsed by its myriad Southern charms. But the Holy City is taking steps to confront—and honor—the difficult parts of its past

Wild is the Wind

Quiet Menorca has long captivated artists, enchanting them with its dramatic skies and seducing them with its picturesque villages. Today, the island is still up to its old tricks, but it’s found a new audience

Wildlife Spotting in British Columbia

In northern Canada's Desolation Sound, Crai Bower discovers, salmon is everything

THE 2023 hot list

Nothing makes us more excited to get up and go than putting together our annual Hot List, now in its 27th year. This curated collection of the world's best new hotels, cruises, restaurants, cultural destinations, and transportation projects is a labor of love for our global team, which spends the year researching, visiting, and vetting the entries to bring you a definitive directory of places whose style, ethos, and service set new standards for hospitality. Think a family-run hotel making Lake Como even more sophisticated; a cruise ship that ups passengers' access to places like Greenland; or a community-driven restaurant igniting Ecuador's Indigenous dining scene. All that's left is for you to decide where you're going first

keepers of the forest

Heading deep into the Congo Basin, Stanley Stewart searches for connection with the magnificent lowland gorillas that call this place home

counting sheep

Again and again, Tim Ecott returns to the Faroe Islands, drawn to the rugged vistas and the sturdy creatures that inhabit them

Birding in Bonaire

On a Caribbean island famed for its underwater riches, Betsy Andrews looks skyward

Little Luxuries

Long a bastion of traditional hotels, Copenhagen is witnessing the growth of small but spectacular rental properties

On the Menu

Now that the hyperlocal hegemony of New Nordic is fading, what's next? Far-flung flavors with a Danish twist

THE RIGHT WAY TO RIO

Artist and fashion designer Chica Capeto shares her favorite spots in and around Brazil's sexy seaside city

ELECTRIC FEEL

Buzzy, always-on Tokyo is a perpetual source of inspiration and sensory overload for Jimmy Choo creative director Sandra Choi

Stargazing in the ATACAMA

In the remote Chilean desert, Tom Vanderbilt sees light through the darkness

Hiking in NORTHWEST GREECE

On a winter sojourn into a craggy corner of the mainland, Sarah Souli finds a place of her own

River Cruising in INDIA

Sailing down Assam's mighty Brahmaputra, Diya Kohli discovers a centuries-old flow of reverence and transience

Being Mindful in SOUTH AFRICA

On safari in Kruger National Park, Mary Holland experiences a feast for the senses

Bushwalking in TASMANIA

On a trek along the Australian state's scenic coast, Jayme Moye discovers how connecting with nature can help protect it

Harvesting in WISCONSIN

On an Oneida homestead, Ashlea Halpern experiences Native culinary traditions

mind your manors

Newport’s historic estates, along with a wave of chic hotels and restaurants, are drawing a new generation of glitz-and-glamour seekers to one of America’s original seaside resort towns

native lands

Following New Zealand's long-awaited reopening, Erin Florio travels the less-explored regions of the country where she was raised to discover the Indigenous traditions and contemporary Kiwi innovations that make Aotearoa a place like no other

dreams on the danube

More than a decade ago, Lina Mounzer fell for elegant Budapest, with its monuments to 19th-century imperial glory and 20th-century political turmoil. In the city's complicated current moment, she returns to discover it anew

layer upon layer

In the foothills of the Himalayas, a proud new generation is drawing attention to Ladakh's rich and diverse culinary legacy while putting a fresh spin on tradition

Going Back in Time

With its charming old-world atmosphere and hip urban centers, the province of Quebec is our northern neighbor's true hotel capital

A Traveler's Tale

Actor Jennifer Coolidge on New Orleans

Timelessly Thailand

Discover the wonders of Thailand from the most luxurious surrounds. Our Thai origins ensure authentic experiences and indelible moments in all our hotels and resorts, from elephant encounters in the jungle-clad north to blissful beach days on castaway tropical islands. Let us take you to the heart of Thailand's best-loved destinations.

A History of Healing

Since antiquity,Germany's spa towns have drawn visitors seeking the restorative powers of their thermal springs. William Cook heads to the legendary haven of Baden-Baden and points north in search of a cure for the past few years

This Calls For Champagne!

Reims is so close to Paris that in less than an hour on the TGV, you’ll be tipping back bubbles. Staying longer? You’ll find a great food scene and some serious history lessons.

Living In Colour

At the greenbrier, West virginia's 238-year - old grande dame resort, the rarely photographed presidental suite hides a few cold war secrets behind all that chintz

Back To Barbados

Its High-society Heyday May Be Over, but the Caribbean Island Once Dubbed “Little England” Has Become. A Much More Interesting Place to Visit.