Forget the Destination — 2026’s Real Luxury Flex Is the Journey Itself

Forbes Travel Guide just told us where to go. More interestingly, they told us how to get there. For years, the luxury travel flex was simple: name-drop the hotel. The Aman. The Belmond. The Four Seasons. Job done, brunch conversation won. But Forbes Travel Guide’s second annual Edge List just quietly rewired the entire status … Read more

Soneva opens luxury water villas resort in Maldives. All villas feature a retractable roof for stargazing and “silent cinema”

Soneva Jani is one of the most anticipated hotel openings in the Indian Ocean this year. Soneva, the world-leading luxury resort operator, is opening a luxury resort in Maldives. Opening in October 2016, Soneva Jani will comprise 24 water villas and one island villa, with additional island villas planned at a later stage. Inspired by … Read more

Six Senses Resorts & Spas to be acquired by US-based Pegasus Capital

Pegasus Capital Advisors, a US-based private equity fund manager has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the Bangkok-based ultra-luxury resort and spa business of Six Senses Resorts & Spas for an undisclosed sum. Under the terms of the deal, Pegasus will acquire all of the Six Senses and Evason branded resort and spa management … Read more