Picture Perfect
Is the art-filled Benesse House, on the island of Naoshima, the most exciting place to stay in Japan? Our expert makes his case
All Roads Lead to Rajasthan
Gems, textiles, carpets, clothing—Jaipur is a paradise for shoppers and culture lovers alike
Paradise Lost
The developers of the Caribbean island of Canouan tried to re-create the magic of Mustique. Now it’s a battleground for billionaires
Flow State
Even the cruise-averse will be tempted by this sailing trip down the Mekong River that reveals the hidden side of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos
Japan’s Moment in the Sun
From the thriving food scene to the vintage shopping to the manicured aesthetic—not to mention the weak yen—Japan is having a moment
Desert’s Islands
With lush gardens, atmospheric fountains, and well-appointed rooms, the Chedi hotels in Sharjah and Oman both surprise and delight
High Art in Low Countries
At the Pulitzer Amsterdam, guests can find stylish lodgings amid a booming, blooming city
A Beginner’s Guide to Albania
Empty beaches, dramatic mountains, and intriguing monuments make it the latest hot spot for intrepid travelers. Just get there before the Kushners!
The Fall—and Rise?—of the Waldorf Astoria
Once host to U.S. presidents, the hotel may finally be reopening after eight troubled years
Good Vibrations
At the Brach Madrid, a new hotel designed by Philippe Starck, locals and travelers mingle in style
Where Time Stands Still
Serenity reigns at the 500-year-old Asaba Ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn nestled in a quaint town between Tokyo and Kyoto known for its historic hot springs
Follow That Rhino!
In Kenya’s Sera Wildlife Conservancy, 27 rhinos are game to greet adventurous travelers—and it’s an encounter few will ever forget
Soak Before You Souk
At the foot of the Atlas Mountains, the Berber Lodge offers civilized, old-world idling as a welcome reprieve from the commotion of Marrakech
Swiss Bliss
Can’t imagine renting a chalet with fewer than a dozen staffers? Then Ultima Crans-Montana is the one for you!
Take the Long View
Among Hotel Endsleigh’s many virtues? One of the most beautiful landscapes in the English countryside
Shira Haas
The Unorthodox and Captain America actress shares her travel routine
Nature Versus Nurture
At the Saruni Basecamp safari camps, in Kenya, visitors experience the best of both worlds
Life’s a Beach
King Mohammed VI’s Royal Mansour Collection has opened its third hotel in Morocco, on the coast of the Alboran Sea
Welcome to the United Alpine Emirates
Russian oligarchs who once flocked to Courchevel have been replaced by visitors from the Persian Gulf
The Ends of the Earth
In Chilean Patagonia, where animals outnumber people, there’s only one place to sleep—and it’s the lodge of a lifetime
Malta’s Day in the Sun
With Italy and Greece overrun by tourists, the English-speaking Mediterranean island that Queen Elizabeth once called home is a suitably low-key—and culture-packed—alternative
Magic Mountain
In a sleepy corner of Spain, the Roca family has created a gastronomic empire. As their new hotel proves, they are also masters of simplicity
Enrique Olvera
The Mexican chef behind Cosme and Pujol reveals his travel routine
Home Is Where the Art Is
Louis Malle’s family pile, where the director worked on many of his classic films, is now available to rent
