A lush island jungle surrounded by brilliant white beaches, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru—35 minutes by seaplane from the Malé airport—is the ultimate getaway destination. Showcasing modern tropical designs by the Sri Lankan architect Murad Ismail, the property offers 103 sprawling beach, jungle and water accommodations, many with ... More

Peter Nichols’ The Rocks takes readers on a Majorcan voyage they’ll never forget. Vividly painted characters travel in and out of Villa Los Roques, a hotel at the eastern side of Mallorca, each with a fascinating story to tell. Nichols spent his own summers on the Spanish island at his parents’ home and ... More

The Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, occupying a mile-long stretch of beach in Southeast Asia’s first UNESCO Geopark, is a paradise for nature lovers and adrenaline junkies alike. Families will enjoy the child-friendly amenities to the north, including the family pool and watersports center, and those seeking a more secluded ... More

If you listen close enough—never mind the clinking glasses of rosé and ubiquitous steel-drum soundtrack—you can make out the sound of waves rolling lazily against the dock. It’s after dusk in Mustique, and the entire island has converged on The Cotton House for the hotel’s Tuesday-night cocktail party, the paradisaical equivalent of ... More

Situated on a private island in the middle of the Indian Ocean, yet only a 25-minute boat ride from Malé International Airport, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa blends the warmth and intimacy of a traditional Maldivian village with five-star luxury and service. There are accommodations on the beach ... More

Constructed within a mere 15 months to accommodate visitors to the 1889 World Fair, the Grand Hotel Terminus is a true piece of Parisian history. Following a recent lengthy renovation process—that is still not complete—the landmark building has once again opened its doors, this time as the Hilton Paris ... More

French Polynesia is not just a little tropical getaway where Gauguin painted naked women. It’s actually 118 islands, islets and atolls, dotted across the Pacific Ocean in an area as big as Europe. Its 1,600 square-miles are inhabited by a scant 290,000 inhabitants, one-tenth of them Europeans, in particular, the ... More

When you think of destinations renowned for culinary excellence, places like Tokyo, Copenhagen or Barcelona come to mind. The Caribbean, on the other hand, is almost universally overlooked—and with good reason. It’s a region that lures travelers based on stunning beaches and idyllic weather rather than the promise of inspired ... More

American archaeologist Dr. Richard Hansen meets us at the private airport in Guatemala City loaded down with food and supplies and looking like a 21st-century Indiana Jones. With just two side compartments on our small chopper, it appears we’ll be taking only the essentials into the rainforest. That is, of course, not ... More

With panoramic views of Tokyo Bay (the epicenter of the 2020 Olympic Games) and the Royal Hamarikyu Gardens, The Conrad Tokyo offers a unique perspective on the city of Tokyo. The hotel, which is connected to Shiodome Station, is close to the luxury shopping destination Ginza and the Tsukiji Fish Market, making it ideal ... More