Luxury Travel Booking Trends 2026: Why Timing Is Changing
Luxury travel booking trends in 2026 reveal two contrasting patterns: expedition cruises are being reserved further ahead, while some autumn trips are still booked weeks before departure. The distinction matters when availability is limited. One traveller is planning an expedition cruise for next year more than a year in advance.
Christmas in Monaco 2026–2027: Markets, Festive Events and New Year's Eve
From the Christmas Village at Port Hercule to opera at Salle Garnier and illuminated Casino Square, Monaco's festive season combines traditional Christmas celebrations with a programme of music, theatre and dining. Here are the dates and events to know. Monaco Christmas Market 2026: The Village at Port Hercule
Best Hotels in Courchevel for Winter 2026/27
Courchevel enters the 2026/27 winter season with a changing hotel landscape. Alongside its established Palace properties, the French Alpine resort is seeing new international hotel brands, renovated boutique addresses and additional restaurant and wellness concepts. Recent developments include Rosewood's arrival in Courchevel, the repositioning of Fouquet'Latest Articles
Can Midlife Coaching Improve a Dementia-Risk Profile? What the HAPPI MIND Trial Found
A 12-month Australian trial found a modest improvement in an estimated dementia-risk profile after five nurse-led coaching sessions, an action plan and an app—but no evidence of better cognition or dementia prevention.
WTM London 2026 Stand Awards: Winners Announced
Uzbekistan, Indonesia, Abu Dhabi and Egypt were among the regional winners, while Andalucia received WTM London’s first award dedicated specifically to stand accessibility. The WTM London 2026 Stand Awards have recognised destinations and travel companies for exhibition design, business functionality, visitor engagement and accessibility at this year’s event
JAEGER-LECOULTRE SHINES ON THE GLOBAL STAGE AT THE 2026 ACADEMY MUSEUM GALA
USA, LOS ANGELES: On October 17, 2026, several leading talents were spotted wearing Jaeger-LeCoultre at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala, bringing the Maison's timeless elegance and watchmaking savoir-faire to one of the most prestigious red carpets. Acclaimed British-American actor Andrew Garfield, celebrated for his versatility
Four Seasons New Hotel Openings 2027: 13 Properties to Watch
From a private island in Belize and a historic Alpine hotel in Gstaad to new resorts in Okinawa and Zanzibar, Four Seasons is preparing an ambitious international expansion for 2027. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is entering 2027 with a series of new properties, landmark restorations and destination developments across
Venice Film Festival 2026: The Practical Guide to Tickets, Red Carpets, Premieres and Getting to the Lido
The 83rd Venice International Film Festival — Mostra Internazionale d’Arte Cinematografica — runs from 2 to 12 September 2026, with a pre-opening event scheduled for 1 September. This guide explains how the festival works in practice.Travel
Four Seasons New Hotel Openings 2027: 13 Properties to Watch
From a private island in Belize and a historic Alpine hotel in Gstaad to new resorts in Okinawa and Zanzibar, Four Seasons is preparing an ambitious international expansion for 2027. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is entering 2027 with a series of new properties, landmark restorations and destination developments across
The Cape Town EDITION: Inside the New Hotel at the V&A Waterfront
The Cape Town EDITION has opened at Quay 7, marking the brand’s first African property. With 142 rooms and suites, five dining and bar venues, a rooftop pool and architecture by Neri&Hu, it adds a new international hotel address to Cape Town. The Cape Town EDITION officially
The South African coastal retreat you’ve likely never heard of, and need to visit
South Africa has no shortage of spectacular coastal destinations. From the oceanside resorts of KwaZulu-Natal to the beaches of the Western Cape, South Africa attracts millions of tourists every year, with Club Med even recently investing upwards of R2 billion (over €110 million) to build a luxury resort onNews
MONACO YACHT SHOW BRINGS YACHTING TO SAUDI ARABIA
MONACO, 24 September 2026: The Monaco Yacht Show is taking its vision for yachting beyond Monaco and to the Red Sea. The Red Sea Yacht Show will make its debut in Jeddah from 14 to 17 October 2027, bringing the international yachting community together in one of the world’s
Luxury Events September 2026: Venice Film Festival, Paris Fashion Week and Monaco Yacht Show
Venice Film Festival, Paris Haute Couture Week, high jewellery, superyachts, Michelin dining and destination-led luxury travel define the global luxury agenda this week. September 2026 confirms a broader shift in the international luxury calendar. Major events are no longer isolated appointments; they increasingly operate as connected cultural, fashion, yachting
Luxury Goods Trends: High Jewellery, Cartier Crash and Couture Denim
This week’s luxury goods agenda highlights three key signals: the strength of high jewellery, the rise of Cartier Crash as an investment watch, and the growing influence of couture-level collaborations with heritage brands. High Jewellery Continues to Outperform High jewellery remains one of the most resilient luxury segments,
Michelin & Gastronomy: New Zealand, La Jolla and Saint-Tropez Redefine Culinary Travel
The luxury gastronomy map is shifting again. This week’s key signals come from three destinations: New Zealand, where Michelin has arrived for the first time; La Jolla, where California’s fine-dining scene is expanding beyond major cities; and Saint-Tropez, where gastronomy, beach culture and rosé define theLatest Articles
Can Midlife Coaching Improve a Dementia-Risk Profile? What the HAPPI MIND Trial Found
A 12-month Australian trial found a modest improvement in an estimated dementia-risk profile after five nurse-led coaching sessions, an action plan and an app—but no evidence of better cognition or dementia prevention.
WTM London 2026 Stand Awards: Winners Announced
Uzbekistan, Indonesia, Abu Dhabi and Egypt were among the regional winners, while Andalucia received WTM London’s first award dedicated specifically to stand accessibility. The WTM London 2026 Stand Awards have recognised destinations and travel companies for exhibition design, business functionality, visitor engagement and accessibility at this year’s event
JAEGER-LECOULTRE SHINES ON THE GLOBAL STAGE AT THE 2026 ACADEMY MUSEUM GALA
USA, LOS ANGELES: On October 17, 2026, several leading talents were spotted wearing Jaeger-LeCoultre at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala, bringing the Maison's timeless elegance and watchmaking savoir-faire to one of the most prestigious red carpets. Acclaimed British-American actor Andrew Garfield, celebrated for his versatility
Four Seasons New Hotel Openings 2027: 13 Properties to Watch
From a private island in Belize and a historic Alpine hotel in Gstaad to new resorts in Okinawa and Zanzibar, Four Seasons is preparing an ambitious international expansion for 2027. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is entering 2027 with a series of new properties, landmark restorations and destination developments across
