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Belmond’s Art Deco Icon is Heading for the Riviera

A new Paris-to-Monaco itinerary aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient Express debuts in May 2027 and returns the train to a place that shaped its history.

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express makes its first Monaco stop, travelling from Paris along the Côte d'Azur

  • Nick Walton
  • October 5, 2026
  • Cruising, Luxury, Oceania

Luxury on the High Seas

Nick Walton departs Bali on a spectacular cruise across Indonesia and down Australia's east coast aboard the Seven Seas Explorer.

Bali to Sydney aboard Regent's Seven Seas Explorer: 17 days of all-inclusive luxury at sea

  • Nick Walton
  • October 3, 2026
  • Americas, Luxury, Train Travel

A Slow Train to Titicaca: Riding the Belmond Andean Explorer Through Peru

Delve into the towering Andes aboard the Belmond Andean Explorer, South America's most luxurious train

A ride the rails between Cusco and Arequipa aboard the spectacular Andean Explorer

  • Nick Walton
  • September 30, 2026
  • Luxury, Oceania, Stays

Tracing the Long White Cloud

A road trip through five of New Zealand's finest South Island luxury lodges reveals a slower, far richer way to taste, sleep and explore Aotearoa.

Tracing New Zealand's South Island luxury lodges, from Christchurch's Otahuna to Lake Wakatipu's Rosewood Matakauri

  • Nick Walton
  • September 30, 2026
  • Adventure, Luxury, Oceania, Uncategorized

Explore the South Pacific by Private Jet

Delve into Middle-earth by private jet with these new adventures from Captains Choice.

Captain's Choice's two 2027 private-aircraft journeys cover New Zealand's wine regions and remote Pacific islands

  • Nick Walton
  • September 30, 2026
  • Best Of, Luxury

The Most Glam Excuses to Travel for 2027

1. Vienna Opera Ball When: Thursday 4 February 2027 | Where: Vienna State Opera, Vienna, Austria There's no more elegant way to open the year than with a waltz. Vienna's ball season, which fills the winter carnival months with hundreds of balls, reaches its climax at the Opera Ball, the grandest night in the Austrian social calendar. Its roots go back to the imperial-era soirées held at the Court Opera in the 1870s, and it took its modern name in the 1930s. After the war, the event returned in 1956 in the restored opera house, and it has been the defining event of Viennese society ever since. For one night, the Vienna State Opera, one of the world's great opera houses, is transformed. The seats in the stalls are removed and a dance floor is built level with the stage, creating a single vast ballroom beneath the tiers of gilded boxes. Flowers cover every surface, and around 5,000 guests fill the house, from heads of state and industrialists to celebrities and devoted waltzers. The highlight is the opening ceremony, when around 150 debutante couples, the young women in white gowns and tiaras and the young men in tailcoats, perform a choreographed polonaise and waltz. Then comes the famous call of "Alles Walzer!" and the floor opens to everyone. The dancing continues until 5am, with bars, a disco and supper rooms spread throughout the building. Insider tips: The dress code is strict: white tie and tails for men, floor-length evening gowns for women. Tickets and especially boxes sell out well in advance, so plan early, and note that an entry ticket doesn't include a seat or table. Stay nearby at the Hotel Sacher, the Imperial or the Bristol, all within a short walk of the opera house. And take a few waltz lessons before you go: Vienna's dance schools run crash courses for ball season.

12 glittering events worth crossing the world for in 2027, with insider tips for each

  • Nick Walton
  • September 29, 2026
  • Luxury, Oceania, Stays

This Aussie Tented Camp Icon is About to Get a New Look

Remote Western Australia coastal camp Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef will reopen in March with exciting new-look tents and public spaces.

Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef's barefoot-luxury camp gets a US$3.5 million refresh, reopening March 2027

  • Nick Walton
  • September 27, 2026
  • Asia, Culinary, Luxury

New Dishes at Bali’s Hottest Chef’s Table

Chef Syrco Bakker is proving that the boldest move is knowing when to hold back and let the ingredients speak for themselves.

Syrco BASÈ in Ubud has evolved its tasting menus, sharpening its focus on traceable, locally sourced Indonesian ingredients

  • Nick Walton
  • September 18, 2026
  • Luxury, Middle East, Wellness

Holistic Travellers Will Love This New-look Dubai Spa

The Sanāra Spa at Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai, has reopened as a jewel-toned wellness retreat built around gemstones and Asian craftsmanship.

Sanāra Spa at Dubai's Grosvenor House has reopened as a luxurious jewel-toned sanctuary

  • Nick Walton
  • September 18, 2026
  • Luxury, Stays

Rosewood Hong Kong Named World’s Best Hotel 2026

Rosewood Hong Kong has repeated at No. 1 on The 50 Best Hotels 2026, while three Bangkok riverside properties and Hong Kong's Upper House filled out the top ten.

Rosewood Hong Kong repeats at No. 1 as Bangkok claims three of the top ten spots

  • Nick Walton
  • September 17, 2026
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