Thailand is having a ‘White Lotus’ travel moment—Even before season 3 kicks off

With Season 3 of HBO’s “The White Lotus” launching Sunday night, Thailand is already seeing a double-digit boost in travel demand from fans of the show. Key Takeaways Key Background Set-jetting—choosing a destination because a film or TV show is set there—has been a growing travel trend for years. Last fall, an Expedia Brands survey […]

From Anguilla to Australia, Forbes Travel Guide’s 2025 star award winners

The 67th annual luxury hospitality awards celebrate the world’s best hotels, spas, restaurants, ocean cruises and—new this year—cruise restaurants. The world’s most luxurious hotels can often be discovered in the unlikeliest destinations. From the ancient streets of Azerbaijan to the rugged terrain of Western Montana, Forbes Travel Guide’s annual Star Awards celebrate hospitality’s finest across […]

Bulgari and MB&F join forces for powerful new Serpenti watch

Today, the legendary brand Bulgari and independent Swiss watch brand MB&F unveil their newest timepiece collaboration: Bulgari X MB&F Serpenti. Designed to shake up the watch world in general and lovers of the iconic Bulgari Serpenti specifically, the new watch marks the second collaboration between these two brands and is a mechanically advanced, three-dimensional interpretation […]

16 Valentine’s Day gifts that won’t disappoint

Nothing compares to a gift that speaks from the heart. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, spoil your special someone with our thoughtfully curated selection of luxe gifts for a day they’ll never forget. Sheet Society: Eden Cotton in Burgundy: From $100 Bedding that makes every night feel like date night, Sheet Society’s Eden […]

How hotels and high-end brands unite to elevate luxury travel

As you step into The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, you will find a carefully curated experience. And we don’t mean the picturesque pool where Slim Aarons shot photos or the quintessential Palm Beach aesthetic that pervades every corner. Behind its famously pink façade, the property has reimagined what a hotel can be with a […]

1954 Mercedes race car sells for US$53.9 million at auction

A 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 R Stromlinienwagen sold for $53.9 million at a Sotheby’s auction on Saturday, making it the most expensive Grand Prix car ever sold and the second most expensive car of all time. The only car to fetch more was a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé, which sold for $143 million in […]