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There is a subtle recalibration underway among the world's luxury travellers – a craving for absence over access, stillness over spectacle. From a treehouse in Cambodia to the darkest skies in Namibia, these are the quiet places where the landscape insists you stay
With its pioneering dining concept, staggering coastal views and superyacht DNA, new Dubai resort Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab is riding the wave
The 127-room resort sits at the edge of Ranthambore National Park, whose core safari zones reopened on 1 October 2026, with tented suites, a machan-inspired rooftop restaurant drawing on the royal kitchens of Mewar and Marwar, and an Ayurvedic spa
Set within Kafue National Park, one of Africa's least explored wildernesses, the 13-key camp sits on rosewood platforms 3.5 metres above the Kafue River and boasts rates inclusive of game drives, full board, butler service and spa treatments
A bare-sand bar, overwater villas above living reef and a six-hectare private island where families and couples somehow both find what they came for. That's Constance Halaveli in the Maldives' North Ari Atoll – and a stay at sister resort Moofushi proves the island group earns its reputation
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The spring 2026 edition of Luxury Travel goes in search of The Last Quiet Places on Earth, exploring the rare destinations where remoteness, wilderness and a sense of complete stillness have become luxuries in their own right. Elsewhere, we retrace Sir Douglas Mawson’s route to East Antarctica, discover Morocco’s little-known Mediterranean coast and experience Uzbekistan’s Silk Road cities in winter. We also explore Croatia’s emerging wine scene, the food cultures of Belize and Copenhagen after Noma, and check into standout hotels including Rosewood Chancery in London, The Peninsula Beijing, 25hours Hotel The Olympia in Sydney and Vomo in Fiji.
There is a subtle recalibration underway among the world's luxury travellers – a craving for absence over access, stillness over spectacle. From a treehouse in Cambodia to the darkest skies in Namibia, these are the quiet places where the landscape insists you stay
With its pioneering dining concept, staggering coastal views and superyacht DNA, new Dubai resort Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab is riding the wave
After a 2025 renovation that added 11 beachfront villas and refreshed its overwater bures above the reef, Fiji's only adults-only overwater resort remains exactly the place it set out to be
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The 127-room resort sits at the edge of Ranthambore National Park, whose core safari zones reopened on 1 October 2026, with tented suites, a machan-inspired rooftop restaurant drawing on the royal kitchens of Mewar and Marwar, and an Ayurvedic spa
Set within Kafue National Park, one of Africa's least explored wildernesses, the 13-key camp sits on rosewood platforms 3.5 metres above the Kafue River and boasts rates inclusive of game drives, full board, butler service and spa treatments
Private pool accommodation and a two-bedroom Jim Thompson suite join redesigned rooms and expanded wellness facilities at the Bangkok hotel
Norrøna Lodge is set to open at Andørja in June 2027 – the first in a growing network of adventure lodges linking Norway’s most remote northern coastline by sea
The Cape Range National Park camp will reopen with ensuited wilderness tents, a fully redesigned communal heart and a new dining space. Global design firm Woods Bagot is leading the project
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Three nights in Singapore's Civic District, with JAAN by Kirk Westaway on arrival and two Michelin stars before check-in. The Fairmont Singapore sits at the centre of the city's cultural quarter – connected through Raffles City to restaurants, transport and landmarks that barely require you to step outside
Destinations
Explore the world with these timeless destinations
Buried in oak forests and olive groves in Tuscany's wild southern Maremma, this 12th-century hilltop fortress was a ruin when a Milan fashion couple found it in the 1980s. After 12 years of restoration, Castello di Vicarello is now one of Italy's most remarkable boutique hotels
A garden retreat near the Spanish Steps, a palazzo beside the Pantheon or a rooftop overlooking the Colosseum: choosing where to stay in Rome starts with the setting. Our guide pairs the city’s distinctive neighbourhoods with exceptional hotels, from intimate family residences to grand Italian addresses
From the cobblestone lanes of Bellagio to the hillside gardens of Moltrasio, Lake Como's villages each carry a distinct character. This guide to Lake Como accommodation maps seven of the shoreline's most cherished stops – and pairs each with the hotel that suits it best, from storied palazzos to contemporary lakeside retreats
On a lake famous for its centuries-old grandeur, the Lake Como EDITION Hotel arrives as something genuinely different: sophisticated and yet effortlessly cool. We check in to discover bold Michelin-starred dining, Italy's first EDITION longevity spa and a floating pool that beats walking the shores any day
Florence is one of Europe's most rewarding cities, and a luxury hotel makes the difference between a good visit and an extraordinary one. From palaces on the Arno to Renaissance villas in the Fiesole hills, this is the definitive guide to Florence's finest
Private pool accommodation and a two-bedroom Jim Thompson suite join redesigned rooms and expanded wellness facilities at the Bangkok hotel
The 474-room property in Sukhumvit marks Fairmont's debut in Thailand, with seven dining venues, a theatrical supper club and a lobby chandelier made from over 35,000 crystal balls
From Phuket's hillside pool villas to Koh Samui's beachfront estates, the best family resorts in Thailand deliver genuine luxury without asking families to compromise — private spaces when needed, programs that keep children engaged, and room for every generation
Chef Pam Soontornyanakij has turned a five-storey Chinatown apothecary into a Michelin-starred stage for Thai-Chinese memory, storytelling and culinary theatre
From longevity science and biohacking to sleep diagnostics, karate rituals and shamanic healing, these luxury wellness retreats show how the modern spa is evolving
There is a subtle recalibration underway among the world's luxury travellers – a craving for absence over access, stillness over spectacle. From a treehouse in Cambodia to the darkest skies in Namibia, these are the quiet places where the landscape insists you stay
It takes about five minutes in Aspen to realise the town is nothing like its reputation suggests. Yes, there are private jets and $20,000 ski jackets – but beneath the gloss lies an enduring Colorado community, four genuinely world-class mountains, and a live music venue that draws the whole town in, private-jet crowd included
A caramelised apple tart flipped upside-down by accident. A pink cocktail designed to look like fruit juice. A salad thrown together in a holiday kitchen rush. Some of the world's most enduring dishes and drinks began in hotels not as grand gestures, but as moments of necessity, tribute and improvisation. These are the eleven that stuck
America is a country of extremes, and its luxury travel experiences are no different. From grey wolf spotting in Yellowstone to front-row seats at New York Fashion Week, these are the experiences that make a USA holiday truly extraordinary
Four new private residences at Aman New York's Crown Building bring the Homes collection to seven, with rates from USD9,000 to USD40,000 per night and no minimum stay required
Cruises
Choose your next adventure by ocean or river
From Bulgaria's ancient fortresses to Budapest's gilded boulevards, a Danube river cruise in late November trades summer crowds for medieval castles, Christmas markets and misty mornings
On a seven-night Unforgettable Croatia sailing from Dubrovnik to Split, secluded coves, storied island towns and exceptional tables ashore set the rhythm – with a little help from the Croatian art of pomalo
Accommodation
Check in to these design-led hotels, resorts and lodges
Fresh from a US$1.75 billion transformation, Marina Bay Sands now offers an ultra-luxe tier: the Paiza Collection. Here's what to expect from the new iteration of Singapore's most iconic landmark
There is a subtle recalibration underway among the world's luxury travellers – a craving for absence over access, stillness over spectacle. From a treehouse in Cambodia to the darkest skies in Namibia, these are the quiet places where the landscape insists you stay
With its pioneering dining concept, staggering coastal views and superyacht DNA, new Dubai resort Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab is riding the wave
Three nights in Singapore's Civic District, with JAAN by Kirk Westaway on arrival and two Michelin stars before check-in. The Fairmont Singapore sits at the centre of the city's cultural quarter – connected through Raffles City to restaurants, transport and landmarks that barely require you to step outside
A bare-sand bar, overwater villas above living reef and a six-hectare private island where families and couples somehow both find what they came for. That's Constance Halaveli in the Maldives' North Ari Atoll – and a stay at sister resort Moofushi proves the island group earns its reputation
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Mdina’s compact size makes it an easy target for a quick visit, but staying longer changes the experience. With two days to explore, visitors can see Malta’s former capital after the crowds have gone, when its limestone streets and bastion views feel at their most atmospheric
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It takes about five minutes in Aspen to realise the town is nothing like its reputation suggests. Yes, there are private jets and $20,000 ski jackets – but beneath the gloss lies an enduring Colorado community, four genuinely world-class mountains, and a live music venue that draws the whole town in, private-jet crowd included
When travel becomes less about seeing everything and more about experiencing the essence of a place, the journey changes. Cultural adventure brands InsideJapan and InsideAsia, by Inside Travel, have spent more than two decades helping travellers get beneath the surface of a destination
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The question keeps appearing in travel searches: is Malta worth visiting? The answer, for a certain kind of traveller, is an emphatic yes, and the reasons are not the ones you might expect
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A caramelised apple tart flipped upside-down by accident. A pink cocktail designed to look like fruit juice. A salad thrown together in a holiday kitchen rush. Some of the world's most enduring dishes and drinks began in hotels not as grand gestures, but as moments of necessity, tribute and improvisation. These are the eleven that stuck
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Rainforest canopy walks, flame-seared sushi and private thermal bathing: our Vancouver city guide takes in its celebrated sights, Indigenous art and standout restaurants, with two elegant hotels to call home
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France's northern Champagne region produces the world's most celebrated wine — and it turns out the place itself is just as extraordinary as what comes out of it. From private tastings at some of the most prestigious houses to Michelin-starred dining in Reims and seven kilometres of underground cellars, this is the definitive guide to doing Champagne properly
From centuries-old palaces and hanok neighbourhoods to design-led hotels, late-night dining and quietly stylish districts, this city guide to Seoul explores where tradition and modern life sit side by side
From baroque palaces to modernist interventions, Valletta is a playground for lovers of architecture, interiors and craftsmanship
Where cobblestones meet cutting-edge culture, Boston’s storied past and dynamic present create a city experience rich in heritage, style and spirit.
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