For the third year in a row, the Hong Kong-based Mandarin Oriental chain topped the list of the world’s best luxury hotels. The ultra-exclusive lodging brand has just three locations in the U.S. — and ...

Writer Sophie Morgan on the beach during a trip to Amilla Maldives, which is a Verified member of Inclusive Luxury Hotels (IHL) - Sophie Morgan When luxury travel is done right, it anticipates your ...

Nestled at the very north of India in the Himalayan mountains, the sacred Hindu city of Rishikesh is often called the “Yoga ...

This story is featured in the May/June 2025 issue of ESSENCE. There’s something magical about finding a hotel that truly gets it. You know the feeling when you walk into a space and immediately sense ...

Keeping the mega-rich content while on vacation is no easy task, as luxury travel “fixer” Olivia Ferney knows only too well. The 25-year-old Canadian has garnered a following of 451,000 people for her ...

The best-known luxury hotel brands face a challenge. Their brands are conspicuously absent from global rankings of elite brand value. Each year, when Interbrand, Forbes, and others release their ...

If you're booking a trip in 2026, consider one of these destinations. These hotels are either recently opened as of 2026, or ...

Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH), renowned for its independently minded portfolio of boutique properties, has launched a sustainability Call-to-Action (CTA) Report. Marking the 35th anniversary ...

Leading Hotels of the World reinforces commitment to Asia Pacific, positioning the region as a strategic driver of growth in luxury travel.