Let’s be honest: global travel has always had its obsessions. Once it was pyramids and postcards, now it’s Shohei Ohtani and spa retreats in the Zambian bush. According to the Mastercard Economics Institute’s freshly unboxed Travel Trends 2025 report, this year’s globetrotters aren’t just chasing deals—they’re chasing meaning. And maybe the perfect Michelin-starred ceviche in … Read more
When it comes to luxury cruises, the horizon isn’t just a metaphor—it’s the promise of an entirely different world. While mainstream cruise lines pack their itineraries with waterslides, all-you-can-eat buffets, and Broadway-style shows, the crème de la crème of luxury cruises sails into uncharted waters—both literally and figuratively. These elite lines, crowned in the Cruise … Read more
Reopening of Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya, a jewel in the heart of a tropical jungle. As the world gradually awakens to the allure of immersive travel experiences, a jewel nestled in the heart of a tropical jungle emerges as the epitome of opulent reconnection with nature. The much-awaited reopening of Maroma, A Belmond … Read more
Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the latest resort in the prestigious Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio, was unveiled in Jiuzhaigou, a valley on the edges of the Qinghai-Tibet plateau in China’s Southwestern Sichuan province. Rissai Valley, as the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in China, encapsulates the magical beauty of Jiuzhaigou. General Manager Marcel Damen expresses excitement about welcoming … Read more
In homage to Christian Dior’s love for Scotland – where he famously hosted his much acclaimed fashion show in 1955, the new Dior Spa Royal Scotsman is housed in one of the train’s plush carriages. Royal Scotsman, A Belmond luxury train, Scotland, announced a long-term partnership with Dior Beauty to create the Dior Spa Royal … Read more
Six Senses Comino Will Offer a Mediterranean Island Escape to Reshape and Reintegrate with Family and Friends. Located across two bays on a lesser-known Maltese island, Six Senses Comino will feature a resort and themed spa, farm-to-table dining, and an exciting array of cultural, leisure, wellness, retreat, and sporting activities. Midway between Malta and Gozo, … Read more