Summer of Spritz
National Spritz Day is August 1st, so we’ve rounded up five refreshing recipes from hotels around the world.
Postcard from Sardinia
One of Europe’s most exclusive vacation spots, Sardinia’s Emerald Coast is the ultimate jet-setter paradise.
The Many Charms of Paris’s Left Bank
Like the West Village in New York or Trastevere in Rome, Paris’s Left Bank (or Rive Gauche) has a history filled with students, bohemians, intellectuals, and artists. We’re outlining some of Local Foreigner’s recommendations for the next time you find yourself south of the Seine.
Industry Insider: London with Ruairi McDowell, Chief Concierge at the new Six Senses London
We chatted with Ruairi McDowell, Chief Concierge of the new Six Senses London, about the best of Bayswater (and beyond).
A Storied French Brand Lands on Mykonos
Mykonos is one of the marquee summer destinations in Europe but over the past decade, its hotel scene has remained surprisingly stagnant. That all changes this summer, when a few new big names arrive on the Island of the Winds. First up? Fouquet’s Mykonos, which will pull back its breezy curtains on June 27.
High Drama: Our Favorite Hotels for Theater Buffs (and what shows to catch this summer)
New York City is still abuzz with the energy of this past weekend’s Tony Awards, but true theater buffs know that Broadway is just the beginning. We’ve put together a list of what’s on the world’s stages this summer, and some of our favorite hotels that put you right in the middle of the drama.
Industry Insider: The Sicilian Coast with Giulio Polegato, General Manager of Verdura Resort, a Rocco Forte hotel
We spoke with Giulio Polegato, General Manager of Verdura Resort, about his favorite parts of this slice of Sicily.
Industry Insider: The Cyclades with Kalia Konstantinidou, Founder of Empiria Group
We spoke with Kalia Konstantinidou, founder of Empiria Group, about all the flavors of the Cyclades.
Reset, Please: Where to Go When You Need a Vacation from Your Vacation
Whether you’re dragging after days hitting the highlights in a European capital or groggy from a week of early-morning safari drives, here are five spots to take a vacation from your vacation.
Swiss Switch: Why You Should Spend Summer in the Land of Milk & Honey
Impossibly blue snow-fed lakes sit at the base of cartoonishly picturesque mountains dotted with lacy edelweiss blooms that bob in the breeze. The overall effect of Switzerland in the summer is that of stepping into a screensaver (if you feel inclined to yodel, no one will blame you.)
The World by Rail
The world’s most glamorous trains are less about transportation than atmosphere - this is the type of trip wherein the journey is allowed to be the point.
Suites & Beyond by Rocco Forte Hotels
At Rocco Forte Hotels, they don’t think of suites just as places to stay - instead, they’re settings for your travel story.
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!
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.
Spotlight on Northern Italy: Where To Stay After You’re Inspired by the 2026 Winter Olympics
Kicking off February 6, the XXV Winter Olympic Games will be one of the most geographically expansive in history, unfolding across northern Italy. We’re sharing some of our favorite hotels in the vicinity of each of the regions you’re about to spend two weeks drooling over.
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.
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.