The 2026 New Openings We're Most Excited About
Our list of 2026 new openings is telling a story of classic destinations, new perspectives, and luxury in corners of the world it hasn’t reached until now. Happy discovering!
Postcard from Dubai
Known as the "City of Gold," Dubai is a dazzling and frenetic combination of global playgrounds like Monaco, Las Vegas, and London.
New Year’s Resolution: Serious Wellness
With holiday parties in full swing and January right around the corner, we’re looking forward to taking break from canapes and cocktails in favor of yoga, breath work, and probiotics.
Festive Fairytales: Our Favorite European Cities for Christmas Markets
There’s nothing that brightens the darkening days between Thanksgiving and Christmas like a trip, especially one that promises twinkling lights, hot wine, and lots of sweet treats.
Postcard from Bangkok
Bangkok is a city for people who love cities, who love discovery, and who love to travel.
Postcard from the Maldives
Located just south of the Indian subcontinent, the Maldives consists of 26 atolls, crosses the equator, and is the smallest country in Asia.
Beyond the Basics: Spring Break
While trotting out the skis or tennis rackets is always a welcome diversion, sometimes we need a little shot of the unexpected to get us through the last dregs of winter.
French Spirit Goes Global: Growing with Groupe Barrière
While every international brand worth its weight in butter has an outpost in Paris, there’s no luxury brand that is as distinctly and inherently French as Groupe Barrière.
Postcard from Bali
The tiny island of Bali -- a mere 50 miles tall by 90 miles wide -- packs a powerful punch.
Postcard from Paris
While Hemingway’s “moveable feast” and Joyce’s “atmosphere of spiritual effort” fill us with fleeting satisfaction, the true essence of Paris will always be impossible to pin down.
Postcard from New York
From the skyscrapers of Wall Street to the neon lights of Times Square to the trendy Brooklyn cafes, the Big Apple has an infinite amount of personality.
You're Hot and You're Cold: Try these Italian Summer Favorites for Festive Season
There’s no reason to forget about Italy’s magic when cooler temperatures roll in.
Postcard from Mallorca
The largest of the Balearic Islands, Mallorca is hot, hot, hot for 2025.
Postcard from the Côte d'Azur
These pebbly shores and winding roads were the playground of choice for a legendary group of creatives during the 1920s.
Sicilian Sizzle: Updates from Verdura Resort, A Rocco Forte Hotel
While always a favorite for a true Italian beach resort experience, when Verdura reopened for the 2025 season, it debuted refreshments across its main buildings and dining outlets, as well as an even plumper brochure of activity offerings. Click in for updates on our favorite Sicilian escape.
Postcard from Capri
Capri hums a siren song to travelers who flock to Italy during the summer.
Postcard from Los Cabos
A trip to Cabo is a sure thing - there are fabulous resorts, great margaritas, dreamy light, and a good-time vibe on offer no matter when you travel.
Main Character Energy: Palermo Brings the Drama
Overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea at the perimeter of vivid Palermo and the foot of Mount Pellegrino, Villa Igiea retains its sense of 19th century theatricality, and is the perfect home base for exploring the vibrant surrounding city.
Belmond on the Water
Four of Belmond’s Italian outposts are sporting or debuting facelifts for 2025 - we’ve assembled some of the most exciting updates happening along the water.
Postcard from Courchevel
If you summer in St. Tropez, you likely ski in Courchevel, and we'll raise a fondue fork to that.