Hidden away along a pristine, private cove of white sand on Phuket’s quiet northwestern coast, Anantara Layan Phuket Resort is yet another gleaming example of the island’s recent five-star renaissance. Open since 2014, far from the madding crowds of Patong, it’s one of the best new properties to come ... More

On the edge of Central Park stands the famed Sherry-Netherland, a residential five-star property in the heart of New York City. Each of the 50 luxury rooms and suites are individually decorated and offers the kind of  exceptional and personalized service you would expect in a ... More

Once upon a time, Kenmore Square was the epicenter of Boston’s rock scene boasting raucous nightclubs and greasy spoons that stayed open until the wee hours of the morning. These days, the neighborhood is a bit more refined—the rock clubs have given way to upscale eateries and ... More

Just outside of DuPont Circle, Massachusetts Avenue NW is dotted with grand buildings that house governments from around the world. Nestled among them is an equally eye-catching structure with a slightly less official bent. The Embassy Row—so named for its proximity to those nearby ambassadorial residences—offers guests ... More

If you happen to arrive at the Four Seasons Chiang Mai around 5 p.m., you’ll be greeted by more than just the friendly staff. Two massive water buffaloes—one of them albino—serve as a welcoming committee, alongside a dozen gardeners and farmers who frequently serenade guests upon arrival. This isn’t just a ... More

Located a four-hour flight from New York and two miles off the coast of Antigua in the West Indies, Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort feels worlds away. The 300-acre private enclave is prized for its pristine white-sand beaches, seven restaurants and bars, expansive spa and fitness facilities, exceptional oceanfront suites ... More

Eden Roc at Cap Cana feels like a posh village more than a traditional resort. A 15-minute drive from the Punta Cana airport, the hotel’s design celebrates the aesthetics of the 1960s French and Italian Rivieras while being true to its Caribbean setting. Part of the Dominican Republic’s ... More

The One&Only Ocean Club Resort has just completed a stunning, multi-million dollar renovation to its Hartford Wing rooms (named after the property’s original owner, A&P Supermarket heir Huntington Hartford) and has added a much-needed beachfront infinity pool and adjacent restaurant grill. Under the design helm of HKS Architects and Jeffrey Beers ... More

The overused phrase “farm-to-table” has nearly lost its meaning amongst the foodie jetset, but in the case of Vira Vira, a luxury adventure lodge in the Lakes District of Chile, no description could be more accurate, or more welcome. Situated on a series of mini-islands on the Liucurá River, just ... More

The tony ski town of St. Moritz is home to a number of five-star accommodations, but there’s a reason why well-heeled guests have been loyally frequenting The Carlton Hotel for more than 100 years. Beyond the hotel’s remarkable location (it has views of St. Mortiz Lake and More