Will the Maldives Keep Its Magic?
Amid a spate of new hotel openings, one writer checks in to assess this island nation’s enduring appeal
Let Them Eat Pudding!
Until recently, only the friends and family of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire could experience their Yorkshire estate. Now just about anyone can come
Peak Egypt
For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, there’s really only one way to travel up the Nile—on a 19th-century sailing vessel
Pillow Talk
Set on the Sicilian coast, Season Two of The White Lotus is yet another pitch-perfect take on the fake smiles and excessive privilege of the oversexed guests swanning around five-star hotels
Table for One
Traveling alone, even to one of the world’s most romantic Greek islands, is nothing to fear
Africa’s Next Big Thing
Despite its 20 national parks and astounding wildlife, Zambia is often overlooked by safari seekers. That’s about to change
Cézanne’s Provence
Revisiting the painter’s life in the South of France has never looked—or tasted—better
Good Vibrations
A fresh infusion of contemporary art animates one of Sicily’s grandest hotels
One of Each, Please
Antiquing in France is one of life’s great pleasures. Herewith, our guide to the unmissable markets of all persuasions
The Misfits
Tony Notarberardino has been a resident of the Chelsea Hotel—and its unofficial photo-portraitist—since 1994
In Sifnos, Eating the Food of the Gods
Greece is known for many things, but food is not one of them. An unpretentious Cycladic island with ancient culinary roots is changing that
Save This Masterpiece from the Tech Bros
In California, a rare Frank Lloyd Wright home is on the market
Bunker Down
A no-go zone during the Cold War, Sazan Island has become an outpost for the European avant-garde
So Much More than Lobster
At Aragosta, on Deer Isle, Maine, a heavenly restaurant, cottages with seaside views, and hikes in lush greenery offer a slice of Arcadia
Just Like in the Movies
At Bujera Fort, in Udaipur, entrepreneur Richard Hanlon has re-created the magic of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
All Aboard
Eight unforgettable train trips through Europe for travelers of many persuasions
Great Igiea
One of Sicily’s most storied hotels is restored to grandeur, thanks to discerning new owners Rocco Forte
Trains, Trains, and Automobiles
The longest continuous rail journey (minus a few short interchanges between stations) takes travelers halfway around the world, from Lagos in southern Portugal to Singapore
Ibiza Tries a New Drug
Following years of hard partying, the Spanish island is not only going back to its bohemian roots—it’s taking them a step further
Only Lovers Need Apply
Perched on an island in the middle of Lake Maggiore, Il Delfino contains two guest rooms that are among the most romantic in Italy
Another Jewel in Lake Como’s Crown
The brand-new Passalacqua feels more like an intimate club than a hotel
Patagonia on a Grand Scale
A fly-fishing expedition through the Argentinean wilderness yields stunning landscapes and a record catch
The Right Kind of Ghosts
A terrific 70s vibe is only part of the many charms of Goblin Hill, in Jamaica
A New Look for Dublin’s Grande Dame
At the newly renovated Shelbourne hotel, guests can revel in the past while enjoying all the trappings of modernity