Don’t Go There
Some of the world’s most overrated travel experiences, as described by the people who endured them
Sundy Days
Natural wonders abound at Sundy Praia, a beachfront resort on the island of Príncipe
Beware of Falling Meteorites
Namibia is rich in vistas, suffused in planetary history, and, incidentally, a fine place to contemplate the infinite
Ask Richard
Our travel columnist weighs in on the wellness obsession at New York’s new Equinox Hotel
The Brooklyn of the North Sea
Fermented blubber and other chef’s delicacies lure die-hard foodies to the Faroe Islands
Romanian Holiday
Bucharest’s Athénée Palace Hotel mixes old-world elegance and Cold War intrigue
Cuixmala Confidential
The late Sir James Goldsmith’s idyllic hideaway on Mexico’s Pacific Coast is now welcoming (a few select) guests
A Sandy Stretch of Heaven
At Vila Naiá, an off-the-radar retreat in Bahia, Brazil, natural beauty and unnaturally great service converge
Ask Richard
Even if you’re not bound for Art Basel Miami Beach—lucky you!—our roving travel columnist still suggests a trip to this ever evolving metropolis
St. Barth’s New Normal
Can the ultra-rich really weatherproof their favorite island from the effects of climate change?
Rock of Ages
Check into Brice and Helen Marden’s bohemian hideaway on a scenic hilltop in Nevis
Monkey Business
An idyllic new retreat with an intriguing history that’s only a short drive from London
Sumptuous Maximalism
There are few better places to enjoy Rome’s beauty than from a sun lounger on one of Hotel de la Ville’s enormous private terraces
Downton Abbey Is Open for Business
Verified super-fans can book a room in Fellowes-land for a mere $160 a night. But just for one night
Top of the Lake
A modern masterpiece perched above Lake Como
Divas in the Desert
Oman is focusing on high-end tourism, but it doesn’t want to be the Cancun of the Middle East—as the Royal Opera House Muscat proves
