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A New Art-Filled Hotel Adds to Cape Town’s Skyline

Plus: a sommelier makes mezcal, knitwear inspired by Scandinavian winters and more recommendations from T Magazine.

Why Wealthy Travelers Are Flocking to France’s ‘Little California’

Surf culture, quiet luxury, Michelin-starred restaurants—these are a few of our favorite things in the department of Vendée in France.

These Luxury Hotels Are Taking Bath Amenities to the Next Level

These are the brands making hotel bathrooms that much more luxurious.

The algorithm knows every hotel. It has never stayed in one.

Hotel expert, Basher Wali, explains why AI is giving you the wrong hotels

The American Traveler Is Unstoppable. The Itinerary Needs a Match.

We cross oceans to search for the unknown and spend the whole trip staring at our phones. The Wall Street Journal says the American tourist is unstoppable.

Who's Answering After Midnight | A Hotel Life

Hotel guests want human attention. So where did all the people go?

The Hotels Taking Coffee Seriously

These are the luxury hotels that serve proper coffee, whether you're after an espresso in Milan or a tour of a Costa Rican coffee estate.

Inside the Cipriani Family’s Revamped Hotel Perched on the Venetian Lagoon

After a two-year restoration, Locanda Cipriani on the island of Torcello in Italy reopens with four new suites, a bar counter, and more.

The London Members’ Clubs Worth Knowing

From old-guard Mayfair institutions to new-school Soho hideaways, these are the London members’ clubs where access still comes with a certain amount of theater.

Four Seasons Is Opening a Luxe New Hotel in Mykonos. Here’s a Look Inside.

Four Seasons is bringing all its signature glitz and glamour to Mykonos this summer, when its new hotel makes its debut on June 26.

Programming Who? | A Hotel Life

5 New Intimate Hotels With Atmosphere to Spare

Whether set amid vineyards in Burgundy or in the heart of Florence, these boutique hotels will keep the crowds at bay.

Forget Longevity. The Next Frontier of Wellness Is Learning to Rewire Your Mind.

The next frontier of luxury wellness may be learning how to run the brain itself—welcome to cognitive fitness programs, where the C-suite resets.

The 50 Best Restaurants in North America Are Announced

At a ceremony in New Orleans on Thursday, a Midwestern fine-dining standout took the top spot.

Why Saint-Tropez Endures as an Epicenter for Luxury Living

Seven decades after the jet-set first arrived, Saint-Tropez’s status as an epicenter for A-listers isn’t going anywhere. Here's why.

Which Brands Do ‘Quiet Luxury’ Best?

These nine designers transcend the buzzword.

What ‘The White Lotus’ Hôtel Martinez Is Actually Like During Cannes Film Festival

The Croisette’s historic celebrity magnet will be one of the key locations for the next season of the HBO hit. Here are the eight things I hope it captures about networking, sunbathing, and partying...

Ladies and Gentlemen, Luxury Has Left the Building | A Hotel Life

The 10 Best Luxury Hotels in Paris

In no particular order, here are the 10 best luxury hotels in Paris, France, in 2026. 

The World’s 100 Greatest Places of 2026

Discover awe-inspiring destinations around the globe