From the moment you enter the stone walls of Cartagena’s old city (an UNESCO World Heritage Site), you are at once transported into another era. Spanish colonial architecture—dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries that appears virtually untouched. Housed within three conjoined 17th-century mansions, Casa San Agustín has a swimming pool as its lobby’s focal point and you can spend the day at a private beach on Barú Island (45 minutes away via private boat). The award-winning Restaurante Alma (helmed by chef Heberto Eljach) serves regional cuisine (serving up what is arguably the most delici ..read more

Located on world famous Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman, Kimpton Seafire Resort & Spa is easily accessible via direct flights from 20 destinations, including Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, New York and Los Angeles. Driving up the winding driveway to the resort is like arriving in a lush oasis. The tropical landscaping (complete with gems like ornamental pink pineapple plants) continues throughout the property and creates picturesque nooks and crannies for reading a book, sipping a refreshing cocktail or simply enjoying a quiet moment. Immediately upon arrival, I was greeted with ..read more

In its 20th year, Dew Tour highlights were plenty: There was snowboarder Lucas Foster landing the first-ever alley-oop double McTwist in the men’s halfpipe and free skier Alex Ferreira winning seven out of seven halfpipe events, a feat never before accomplished. There was a fresh four inches of snow on the first day of competition, which put everyone in a good mood. Altogether, the tour—held this year at Copper Mountain—went down as an energizing sneak peek at what to expect among the competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, and a blast for fans and athletes alik ..read more

The Londoner calls itself “the world’s first super boutique hotel,” and there’s some real truth to that. A relatively new construction located in bustling Leicester Square, just below London’s busy Chinatown and smack in the middle of the West End, it features 350 rooms across 16 stories (designed with interiors by Yabu Pushelberg) Based on location and size, one would think the hotel would be as bustling as a train station. And sometimes, breakfast in the lobby at Whitcomb’s feels a bit frenetic. But this is not a party hotel. The lobby bar can be lively, but everything else here is surprisin ..read more

There is lots of news coming out of the Ibiza Gran Hotel this summer. The ultra-luxe property will debut its Open Spa for the 2024 season featuring wellness journeys and spa treatments from massages, facials, cryotherapy and body treatments. Spa-goers can enjoy outdoor treatments in private rooms with terraces to enhance relaxation, along with one of the only water circuits on the island featuring heated whirlpool baths, mist and contrast showers, an ice lounge with ice fountain, hammam and sauna. The reimagined fitness center area seamlessly combines cardiovascular and weight training equipme ..read more

With 125 modern suites, Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets feels like an intimate oasis on the southern end of Isla Mujeres, located a 25-minute boat trip from Cancun, Mexico. Part of Hyatt’s luxurious all-inclusive, adults-only portfolio, this property is built into the natural landscape. Staying at the property includes personalized butler service, unlimited dining and drinks and 24-hour concierge service. In addition, each stunning suite features elevated amenities such as a fully stocked wine cooler and a bathroom with dual rain showers. Guests have access to five dining restaurants, two c ..read more

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The Treehouse Hotel London, the first property in hotelier Barry Sternlicht’s Treehouse Hotels collection and part of SH Hotels & Resorts, is known as the little sibling of 1 Hotels. Located in Langham Place in Marylebone,  Treehouse is playful, curious, rustic and nostalgic, inspired by simple joys, with all rooms perched high in the city skyline and featuring big bay windows that look out to some of London’s most iconic landmarks. Each of the 95 guest rooms, including 15 suites, feature white tiled rain showers, filtered water taps and quirky design elements including brightly color ..read more

Leading Hotels of the World, a nearly 100-year-old brand, is known for its curated collection of independent, luxury hotels around the globe. It comprises more than 400 hotels in over 80 countries, with around 30 new properties added per year. Only five percent of submitted hotels are accepted into the group on an annual basis. Besides the recently unveiled Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City, 2024 ushers in new openings as varied as Hotel Bardo in Savannah, Georgia; Aleenti Retreat in Chiang Mai, Thailand; and the Violino D’Oro (a.k.a the Golden Violin) in Venice, Italy. The Collection prides ..read more