By the time we touched down in the Maldivian capital of Malé, my excitement for the trip ahead had already been somewhat hampered by the 20-hour flight from New York. Delirium had set in, and all I wanted was to be horizontal. Thankfully, our hotel, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, welcomes guests off of these lengthy flights every day, so the team had a plan.
We were whisked from the…
This Luxury Farm Retreat in Vermont Is One of New England’s Best Hotels — Here’s What It’s Like
February 24, 2024
Crisp leaves crunched under the tires of our rental car as we approached the gates of Twin Farms, a luxury escape in the countryside of Barnard, Vermont. Relieved to have made it to the end of our five-hour journey from Brooklyn (us New Yorkers aren’t accustomed to driving…
This Is the Most Glamorous Way to Experience London and Paris Over One Long Weekend
February 19, 2024
Over the last decade, I’ve been lucky enough to fly to the United Kingdom and continental Europe countless times, on various airlines, and with itineraries ranging anywhere from 48 hours to four months. It wasn’t until the fall of 2022, though, that I discovered my…
This Oceanfront Resort Is the Perfect Southern California Getaway — With Luxurious Suites and Dramatic Coastal Views
February 18, 2024
Roughly 20 miles north of San Diego along the Southern California coastline lies the village of Del Mar, a tiny beachside community with a vibrant surf culture and quaint small-town vibes. And there’s no place that encapsulates the laid-back luxury of this destination more than L’Auberge Del Mar, a coastal resort that feels more like a dreamy vacation home than a standard hotel.
The…
This Luxury Beach Hotel in Mexico Just Opened a Secret Bar on a Private Island, and It's Only Accessible by Boat
February 17, 2024
Surrounded by lush mangroves and emerald lagoons, Rosewood Mayakoba is one of the best resorts in Mexico. Over the past couple of years, the property has only gotten better with the addition of kitted-out Wellness Suites; the debut of an extravagant Founder’s Villa; and…
This Designer Dressed Michelle Obama and Beyoncé — and His Newest Collection Is Inspired by Some of Our Favorite Hotels
December 21, 2023
Montage Hotels & Resorts is celebrating its 20th birthday in style.
On Thursday, the hotel brand announced its new partnership with the luxury ready-to-wear brand Simkhai for the exclusive Simkhai x Montage capsule collection, all to honor its monumental…
This Chic New Hotel in Paris Is the Perfect Place to Experience the City Like a Local
December 20, 2023
Paris is having a huge year for hotel openings. Two Martin Brudnizki–designed hotels — the celebrated Swedish designer’s first two projects in Paris — are slated to open in 2023. Luxury favorites like Rosewood’s Hôtel de Crillon in the eighth arrondissement and Relais & Châteaux’s Saint James Paris in the 16th recently got upgrades including a new restaurant for the former and an…
This Magical Southern California City Just Got a New Hotel — in an Old Scientology Building
December 18, 2023
Santa Barbara’s State Street promenade is now home to a new hotel. It’s the first California outpost of the Drift hospitality brand. Drift Santa Barbara officially opened its doors on Feb. 1 in a restored 1920s building with 45 stylish rooms, a coffee shop, and a…
This Hotel Is One of the Best in Southeast Asia, and It Offers Exclusive Access to Angkor Wat
December 15, 2023
It’s pitch dark out when my mom and I hurtle down a dirt road toward Angkor Wat. Moonlight flashes through the canopy of trees as we make our way deeper into the jungle that has concealed and preserved these temples for centuries. We roused ourselves at 4:30 a.m. to be…
Turks and Caicos has long been famous for its sugar-sand beaches dotted with sleek resorts. But on the quiet southern coast of Providenciales — where limestone bluffs offer unparalleled views of the island’s iconic turquoise waters — a different style of luxury has taken hold.
People check in to Wymara Villas, perched on one of the highest points of the secluded Turtle Tail peninsula, to…