Luxury Holidays

From private villas in Santorini to safari lodges in Botswana or five-star chalets in the Swiss Alps, explore the very best luxury holidays the world has to offer.

Hiram Bingham, a Belmond Train
World

These are officially the 5 best train journeys in the world right now

Travel + Leisure just crowned the world's best trains for 2026, and the results might reroute your next holiday.

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Humpback Whale jumping on its back near islas secas
Central America

Join whale researchers on this private luxury island in Panama

This luxury private island stay in Central America is taking whale watching to a whole new level.

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the outdoor tub at The Lindis Lodge, New Zealand
New Zealand

The Lindis Lodge: What it’s like to stay at the landscape-inspired accommodation

The architecturally stunning wilderness lodge sets the bar high for New Zealand stays.

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Mantis Hiddn in Addo, South Africa
World

The best and brightest hotel openings around the world in 2026

From European hotspots to nature-steeped retreats, these new hotels in 2026 are defining where we travel next.

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China Southern Premium Economy
China

Here’s what it’s like flying Premium Economy with China Southern Airlines

Is it worth parting with some hard-earned cash or points for a premium economy upgrade flying to Guangzhou with China Southern Airlines? Here’s what you need to know.

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Savaya Bali at sunset
Bali

The ultimate guide to the best bars and beach clubs in Bali

Here are the best bars and beach clubs in Bali, from Seminyak to Uluwatu, Canggu to Kuta.

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Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris
Traveller

Just in: the ultra-luxe Paris hotel confirmed for ‘The White Lotus’ season 4

One of the Parisian filming locations has just been revealed, and it’s as fabulous as you’d expect.

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Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
World

The world’s best historical stays as voted by readers

Add these storied stays to your wishlist.

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beechey island
Arctic and Antarctica

Why a solo cruise in the Arctic is anything but lonely

These are the ah-ha moments that made my solo luxury Arctic cruise profound and profoundly un-lonely.

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