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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift spent some time at the highly exclusive Yellowstone Club after their wedding. Photos: Getty Images; Handout
Luxury Hotels

Inside the Yellowstone Club, where Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce honeymooned

Ben Affleck, Tom Brady, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are among other members of the Montana retreat for A-listers and billionaires.

Asia travel

At this stunning Vietnamese mountain resort, luxury meets local culture

Insurance

The Peninsula’s owner and SF Holding set up captive insurers in Hong Kong

Beauty

4 beauty travel kits for your summer holiday

Ensure you’re groomed to perfection on your next trip – these suitcase-friendly portable sets are just right for effortless packing.

Stay perfectly groomed while on your trip with a travel set like this one from Le Labo containing all the essentials for looking good. Photo: Handout
Luxury brands

Self-expression, experiences, resale: what luxury clients really want

A new McKinsey and Business of Fashion report reveals how aspirational spending, emotional connection and experience are reshaping the luxury sector.

Luxury Hotels

Hotel boutiques are now destinations, not afterthoughts

Why top hotels like Rosewood, Aman, Upper House and Il Pellicano have taken their lobby boutiques upmarket – plus 5 to visit on your next trip.

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Luxury Hotels

Review | Where Chinese tea culture and Aman luxury steep together

Set among ancient tea fields and Buddhist temples, Amanfayun is where Longjing tea culture, village life and Aman’s quiet luxury converge.

At Amanfayun, in Hangzhou, restored village dwellings blend traditional Chinese architecture with quiet luxury. Photo: Handout
Luxury Hotels

Escape to meaning: choosing a travel retreat based on your interests

Japan’s Shishi-Iwa House and Four Seasons Resorts in Lanai, Hawaii, offer programmes inspired by their surroundings, while agencies run Mallorca-based retreats for women entrepreneurs and more.

Luxury Hotels

Review | Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing pays homage to the city’s hutong heritage

Even French President Emmanuel Macron recently enjoyed the hotel’s Cantonese restaurant Yan Garden by Chef Fei, which – along with the rest of the property – sits amid 8 alleyways.

Icons and Influencers

Style according to … Marie-Louise Sciò, CEO of Pellicano Hotels Group

The woman behind some of Italy’s most glamorous hotels reveals what to do in Rome, her love of Katharine Hepburn, and her dream to ride horses in Mongolia.

Marie-Louise Sciò at Hotel Il Pellicano. Photo: Stephen Ringer
Luxury brands

Beyond Rimowa: luxury luggage is undergoing an Instagram-worthy renaissance

Aviteur – founded by a member of the Gucci family – Margot Robbie’s fave SteamLine, Level8, Casetify, Maison de Sablé and July are all competing in the luxury luggage and travel accessories space.

Maison de Sabré is just one of the newer premium luggage brands looking to establish a following. Photo: Handout
Luxury Hotels

Ran Baas, The Palace combines Indian hospitality with royal grandeur

The luxury hotel in India was restored from an 18th century royal guest house in the Qila Mubarak complex, and now offers a thoughtful hospitality experience.

Luxury Hotels

VI-Pooch? How luxury hotels are stepping up dog-friendly offerings

Bringing pets on holiday has become a non-negotiable for many – here’s how the trend has inspired hotels to get creative with paw-friendly policies.

Fashion

Why luxury bathrobes are the latest must-have for stylish lounging

Dressing gowns have evolved from private attire to stylish loungewear, with brands from Missoni to Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop and Soho House embracing the lavishly laid-back garment.

OAS bathrobes offer plenty of opportunity for self-expression. Photo: Handout
Luxury Hotels

Review | The Hôtel Lili in Beverly Hills is a retro-chic urban hideaway

The independently branded boutique hotel under the Palisociety hospitality chain is a short walk from the luxury shops of the renowned Rodeo Drive.

The Hôtel Lili is located on South Lasky Drive in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. Photo: Handout
US travel

The creative’s guide to Austin, the coolest city in the US

Matthew McConaughey, Elon Musk and Joe Rogan are among those who live in this city renowned for its barbecue, cowboy boots and home-grown brands like Kendra Scott.

Asia travel

Review | 2 villa stays in Uluwatu, Bali – for very different kinds of traveller

Korean stars such as Seulgi from girl group Red Velvet and actor Jung Kyung-ho, plus a number of Indonesian celebrities, have stayed at the properties.

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Travel news and advice

5 hot places and happenings to check out this summer

Explore Versace at a Paris museum, view Arthur Elgort’s photos in Los Angeles, shop at Selfridges, relax at Sant Roch sauna, and peruse The Mark Hotel’s new book.

Visit The Beverley Hills Hotel this summer to see an exhibition of works by celebrated fashion photographer Arthur Elgort. Photo: Handout
Trip Inspiration

Asia’s new hotels: from Kyoto to Bangkok, luxury awaits

Discover Asia’s most captivating new luxury hotels – from Kyoto’s geisha-haunted Imperial to Lugu Lake’s matrilineal retreat – where heritage craftsmanship meets cutting-edge design.

Visionaries

Can Jetour’s human touch outshine AI in the evolving travel industry?

Jetour blends human warmth, premium bespoke travel and AI-enhanced curation – proving heart-led expertise still triumphs in luxury outbound tourism.

My Life

Meet Anchalika Kijkanakorn, the Thai hotelier redefining luxury resorts through wellness and meaningful travel

The founder of Thailand’s Akaryn Hotel Group on the joys of solo travel and being ahead of the sustainability curve as a pioneer of boutique hospitality.

Anchalika Kijkanakorn, founder of Thailand’s Akaryn Hotel Group. Photo: courtesy Anchalika Kijkanakorn
Space

Will stratospheric balloons make trips to the edge of space more accessible?

SpaceX, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic brought rocket-powered space tourism – these start-ups are promising a more serene ride.

Halo Space’s Aurora capsule is designed to rotate slowly during flight. Photo: Handout
Soho House

Review | Soho House opens in Tokyo’s fashionable Aoyama neighbourhood

Soho House’s Tokyo outpost brings luxury accommodation, rooftop pool views, a Taschen bookshop and a distinctly Japanese-Western sensibility.

Art

How thoughtful curation and dedicated spaces turn hotels into living galleries

From Hong Kong and Macau to Beijing, luxury hotels are broadening the traditional city stay by adding spaces for guests to enjoy art.

Tourism

What is China’s luxury Silk Road Express train like? We ride its new route

A three-day return journey straddling Sichuan and Yunnan provinces highlights the best of what this world-class luxury tourist train offers.

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A meal is served aboard the Silk Road Express, a luxury tourist train in China that recently started operating a new route straddling Sichuan and Yunnan provinces. Photo: Courtesy of Train of Glamour
Wealth: Healthcare

Resort-based genetic testing might be medical tourism’s next frontier

Humansa and Chi Longevity are working with resorts like The Chedi Andermatt and the Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, while The Lanserhof has its own resorts.

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The Lanserhof, a medical resort brand, has four locations, including this one on the German island of Sylt. Photo: Handout
Travel news and advice

4 of the best destinations for luxury multi-generational holidays

Booking a holiday for children, parents and grandparents all together can be daunting. Here are some ideas that offer something for everyone.

Trip Inspiration

Discover Europe with flexible, affordable first-class Eurail adventures

Breakfast in Spain, lunch in France and dinner in Italy – with plenty of sightseeing from a comfortable seat in between. The joys of flexible, first-class train travel can be yours for the price of a Eurail pass.

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