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A new luxury contender on the Las Vegas Strip

2026-04-13

When luxury clients ask where to stay on the Las Vegas Strip, travel advisors typically name a familiar trio: Bellagio, Wynn/Encore and the Four Seasons. But a new property is quickly joining that conversation — Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The Virtuoso-preferred property on the north end of the Strip offers a fresh alternative to longtime icons, […]

Slow Openings: Journeys That Begin with Space, Silence, and Intentional Pace

2026-04-13

Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Not every journey needs to begin with movement. There is a growing shift in how experienced travelers approach arrival. Instead of rushing into itineraries, checklists, and reservations, the most refined trips now begin with something far less structured, space. April creates the ideal conditions for […]

Theatrical and musical delights await guests on the Queen Mary 2’s transatlantic voyages

2026-04-06

Cunard Line says this year’s transatlantic crossings on the Queen Mary 2 will feature more entertainment than any previous season, including theatrical, musical and literary experiences. On a sailing departing May 22, the ship will have a variety of West End-themed experiences, including “The Oliviers in Concert,” a production with the Royal Court Theatre orchestra […]

Design-Led Escapes: Hotels and Spaces Worth Traveling For This Spring

2026-04-06

Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations There was a time when a hotel was simply where a trip began and ended. Today, the most compelling journeys are often shaped by the spaces themselves. Design-led travel is not about decoration or trend, but about intention. It is the alignment of architecture, landscape, […]

Upscale hotels give new attention to staff attire

2026-03-30

Just over a year ago, I wrote a column recapping some industry observations shared by Tyler Brule, editorial director at Monocle, a global affairs and lifestyle magazine and media platform, during his stage presentation at the 2024 International Luxury Travel Market in Cannes, France. Chief among his criticisms was a growing issue with hotel uniforms, […]

Empty coastal harbor in a quiet Northern European town under soft overcast April light, reflecting the calm atmosphere of shoulder season travel.

The Art of the Shoulder Season: Why April Is the Smartest Month to Travel Well

2026-03-30

Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations There is a quiet window in the travel calendar that seasoned travelers understand instinctively, yet it remains largely overlooked. April sits between intention and momentum, after winter’s retreat and just before summer’s surge. It is not defined by urgency or spectacle, but by balance. This […]

The Colosseum is Italy's most popular tourist destination, with 9 million visitors in 2025 alone. Photo Credit: Central Holidays

Rome’s Colosseum gets a 21st century touch

2026-03-23

The Colosseum has a bright new look following a restoration using the same travertine marble of ancient Rome to recreate parts of columns from 2,000 years ago. Thousands of Romans once flocked to this arena to watch gladiators battle each other and wild animals. The structure still captures the public’s imagination; it is Italy’s most […]

A Seabourn Quest cruise will be designed to mirror The Atlantic Festival, an annual event with live interviews and forums. Photo Credit: Carnival Corp

Seabourn partners with The Atlantic

2026-03-23

The Atlantic magazine will curate events for select Seabourn itineraries as part of a new three-year partnership. Beginning this year, Atlantic writers will lead onboard conversations on a variety of topics, such as culture, books, business, science, health and technology. The partnership will culminate with an Atlantic-themed cruise in October 2028 called “12 days with […]

Luxury traveler boarding a private jet at sunrise, symbolizing the beginning of a year defined by purposeful, high-end travel.

Momentum Travel: Luxury Trips That Set the Tone for the Rest of the Year

2026-03-23

Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Start the Year Moving Forward March is not just a seasonal transition — it’s a psychological one. The stillness of winter is behind us. The reset of January has settled. February’s reflection begins to give way to action. And for many luxury travelers, March becomes […]

Quiet Mediterranean coastal village at sunrise in early spring, capturing the calm atmosphere of luxury travel before peak summer crowds.

Private, Not Peak: Where to Travel Before the Summer Rush

2026-03-16

Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Discover Destinations Before the World Arrives Every seasoned traveler knows the difference between visiting a destination and experiencing it. Timing often determines which one you get. While summer draws crowds to the world’s most celebrated locations, spring offers a rare window when these same places […]