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By Stacy Small | A curated look at what's hot, hip & hapening in luxury travel.
12 Exquisite Hotel Rooms That Include Private Pools
From Bermuda to Bali, private personal pools is where it’s at for the ultimate in luxury travel<p>On a relaxing vacation, the last thing one wants to worry about is setting an alarm to get up in time to secure a poolside chaise longue. When a private, personal pool exists just a step outside your own …
Cuba's first luxury hotel opens in Havana
Cuba's first ultra luxury hotel opened its doors Monday in Havana, with guests paying up to $2,500 a night to stay in five-star comfort on the …
HotelsTake The Pledge To Travel Better
7 rules–from eating with locals to avoiding all-inclusive resorts–to make your travel more impactful for you and the places you’re visiting.<p>What if I told you the best way to give back to local communities and create a positive impact is by having the time of your life when you travel? Simply by …
5 Landmark Hotels That Look Better Than Ever: Hot List 2017
When we hear that a beloved hotel is getting major work done, we hold our breath. What happens if they ditch those period brass doorknobs in favor of brushed-steel ones, or swap vintage sconces for “contemporary” halogens that will kill the lobby’s vibe? Lucky for us, these properties got it right. …
HotelsTop 100 Bistros In Paris: The New Gastronomic Stars At Affordable Prices
No need to be a connoisseur, a gourmet, or a millionaire to have a top dinner in Paris. No need to bankrupt yourself, either, at a Michelin-starred restaurant in order to eat well and make new gastronomic discoveries.<p>100 Parisian Bistros – like Bistrot Vivienne – have become part of a select list …
ParisHow to get in to Hong Kong's best secret bars
A hidden bar adds an element of discovery to a night out, and Hong Kong has no shortage of hiding spots thanks to a plethora of nondescript commercial towers and tiny alleyways. Modern speakeasies in Hong Kong pay homage to the 1920s Prohibition era with throwback décor and classic cocktails, …
The One Must-Try Food in 47 European Countries
There’s always one -- that one inimitable treat your trip to Europe wouldn’t be complete without sampling. It's the one dish your friends waste no …
EuropeNicolás Obregón: ‘Tokyo is a million cities … and it’s full of secrets’
A city that can be ‘Blade Runner and old Japan all at once’ inspired Blue Light Yokohama novelist Nicolás Obregón – who is in thrall to Tokyo’s towers, street food and quiet corners<p><b>Tokyo has magnetism, and it feels endless</b>. What hits you first is the scale. There’s the neon signs, the ancient …
JapanTour Brooklyn’s Newest Ecofriendly Boutique Hotel
View Slideshow<p>Last week I did something that New Yorkers rarely do: I spent the night in a hotel. I checked into the new 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, the …
26+ images that prove Hawaii is the most underrated place for outdoor adventure
Photo: Anianiku Chong<p><i>Editor’s note: These spots are all taken directly from travelstoke®, a new app from Matador that connects you with fellow</i> …
HawaiiAre these the 10 greatest city breaks on Earth?
Opposites attract, especially when it comes to holidays. If you live a stressful city life, a week or two in the countryside probably seems like an ideal antidote to the pressures of everyday life – the best way to slow down, unwind and refresh the soul. If you are retired and living a rural idyll, …
EuropeFour Seasons Announces New Luxurious Napa Valley Property
After years of speculation, plans for the Four Seasons Resort and Private Residences Napa Valley, an enclave at the northern tip of California wine …
The 17 Things You Must Do In St. Bart's
Where the locals shop, eat and sun on the famously posh — yet entirely unpretentious — French Caribbean island.<p>The Caribbean island of St. Barthelemy — St. Bart's, as it's known — is beautiful, sexy, chic and fun. The food is some of the best island fare in the world, and the French influence is …
TravelAn abandoned terminal at New York's JFK airport is being transformed into a swanky new hotel
For decades, New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport has stood as one of the world's largest aviation hubs, servicing some 50 million passengers a year. But modern times have seen it fall behind pioneering airports in places like Singapore and Zurich, which have begun adding facilities …
13 incredible destinations that are now easier to visit
A raft of UK airlines have announced the new destinations they want to take you this year.<p>Carriers regularly chop and change the routes they operate, but the new year is the best time to pay attention to the exciting additions to the UK’s travel map over the next 12 months.<p>Read on for the pick of …
10 Hotel Trends That Will Shape Guest Experience in 2017
“What’s the biggest trend in ______ you’re seeing these days?”<p>This is a question we here at Skift field every day, 24/7, 365 days a year, and one …
Top 10 restaurants in Napa Valley
Known first and foremost for its incredible wines produced from award-winning family-run vineyards, Napa Valley is also an excellent place for …
See 31 Incredible Luxury Hotels Opening Around the World This Year
1 of 31<p>Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills<p>The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills will spread across 12 floors and offer unobstructed views from its 170 rooms. …
Hotels7 new ski hotels to stay at this winter
From pricey remodels to new builds, here’s what’s fresh in lodging<p>Thanks to a shorter construction season and an array of challenging zoning laws to navigate, the pace of ski town development can seem slow moving. But with most ski town economies now fully recovered from the Great Recession, a new …
Skiing15 of the Most Expensive Hotel Suites in New York City
Even for just one night, these Manhattan suites come at mind-blowing prices<p>It’s not only condos in spiraling towers and quaint West Village brownstones that command jaw-dropping prices in New York. The city’s very best hotel suites are similarly stratospheric in cost and cater to guests who expect …
The Best Hotel in Every State
In central Vermont, there’s a 1795 farmhouse and 20 rustic cottages perched on 300 acres of wildflower meadows and pine forests. Twin Farms, a …
Ex-Goldman Trader Sells Tourists Access to Top Tokyo Restaurants
Are you a business traveler who wants to jump to the front of the waiting list for Tokyo’s most exclusive restaurants? Check out this former Goldman …
The 20 Best Holiday Gifts to Buy Women Who Travel - Pretty and Practical Presents for Every Budget
Mon Purse Liberté Travel Wallet<p>Ancient Greek Sandals<p>Country Road Scarf<p>Papier d'Amour Leather Journal<p>Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist<p>Memo …
7 Overlooked Tropical Islands to Visit in 2017
With winter approaching and the new year only a few weeks away, right now is a great time to start thinking about your next tropical getaway that involves sunny blue skies and white sanded beaches.<p>In this post, you'll get ideas for some of the best, hidden tropical islands to visit in 2017. I've …
BeachesAirport therapy animals take stress out of travel
Whether you hate to fly or just dread the security lines, airports can be stressful places. There's the race for the gates, the lugging of luggage …
Nobu Matsuhisa’s insider Tokyo
Tokyo is an incredibly sophisticated city, and the energy here is like nowhere else on earth. Despite the hustle and bustle, however, the pace of …
JapanSwiss Bliss: 25 Top Luxury Hotels and Spas in Switzerland
Breathtaking, spellbinding, romantic and idyllic – <b>Switzerland</b> is on the dream holiday list of anyone and everyone you talk to. It has a fabled aura …
HotelsMorocco’s best coastal resorts
Beaches might not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of Morocco, but the North African country boasts miles of beautiful …
13 Beautiful Resorts Where the British Royalty Spend Their Vacations
Most historians agree the British monarchy began losing political power all the way back in 1215, when King John of England signed the Magna Carta, transitioning the nation over to constitutional law. Eight centuries later, our beloved British royals serve more as regal figureheads than as …
Royal Family