The Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express redefines luxury with L’Observatoire, a carriage-long suite by artist JR that blends imagination, craft and timeless travel into a singular experience.
With its radical aerodynamics, windowless cabin and focus on efficiency over excess, the Phantom 3500 could become one of the most disruptive private jets of the next decade.
From refined wilderness escapes to timeless European icons and discreet tropical luxury, these five destinations define how high-end travel evolves in 2026. Less about excess, more about intention – this is where culture, privacy and craftsmanship meet.
An outdated rating system that confuses facilities with hospitality, flattening experience while obscuring what truly makes a stay memorable.
Swap frost for warm water, from Gustavia’s midnight fireworks to Tobago Cays lobster on coals.
A thoughtful night walk through 2,000 lanterns that trace Japan from temple courtyards to Tokyo side streets.
Four Seasons is set to open a new luxury property in Diriyah in 2028 – a striking blend of Najdi heritage, modern design and ultra-refined hospitality, positioned beside the UNESCO-listed At-Turaif district.
A part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, where Najdi heritage, thoughtful design, and genuine Saudi hospitality meet.
A storied train meets Italy’s most cinematic shoreline, with a new Paris to Amalfi itinerary that treats time as the true luxury.
In 2027, Aman will find a new rhythm in the steady roll of the ocean.
