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Want some vacation inspiration? You can find inspiration for a vacation that suits your needs. European Adventure or just a weekend away You can use this tool to find out where you should stay, what you should do and where you should eat. Thanks to its more than one billion reviews—and eight billion businesses to search across—there’s a breadth of information at your fingertips in almost every city In the world. Tripadvisor has a lot of great reviews, and you can read them all to get a good idea of what to expect. restaurant You can travel halfway around the…

.Here Baa Atoll — MaldivesBaa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Maldives, is the place where the question always arises: beach or villa above the water? At Somewhere, the first phase of .Here—the new top-notch offering from Seaside Collection, who run nearby Finolhu—there’s no need to choose. Each of the seven residences spans the width of Finolhu: the sand is at one end, and the covetable ladder that leads straight into the Indian Ocean the other. Designed by Singapore’s KulörGroup with interiors by Inge Moore of London’s Muza Lab, the two-story villas are inspired by dhoni boats and Feyli…

Wilderness Magashi Peninsula — Akagera, RwandaMountain gorillas are the most famous animals in Rwanda. Less well-known, however, are the Big Five in this park that borders Tanzania. Wilderness Magashi Peninsula, the only luxury lodge in a 23-square mile concession, is located to the north of the park. Each villa is situated on the shores where there are many animals, including rhinos and a variety of birds. The villas look like large bush homes decorated in the woody tones of the wild, and include such amenities as an outdoor shower, plunge pool, and rooftop bed, from which you can listen to the cackles…

The eternal question in the Maldives’ UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Baa Atoll is: beach or above water villa? At Somewhere, the first phase of .Here—the new top-notch offering from Seaside Collection, who run nearby Finolhu—there’s no need to choose. The seven residences are spread across the entire width of the island, with sand on one side and the ladder leading straight to the Indian Ocean on the other. Designed by Singapore’s KulörGroup with interiors by Inge Moore of London’s Muza Lab, the two-story villas are inspired by dhoni boats and Feyli sarongs. The villas have outdoor showers and hammocks on the…

Le Petit Pali St. Helena — CaliforniaCalifornia’s Napa Valley is one of the world’s most famous wine regions. An afternoon drive down its vineyard-framed St. Helena Highway will take you past some of the biggest names in the business: Mondavi, Opus One, Beringer…. It’s not surprising that a serious culinary scene has sprung up along with all the top-tier wines (hello French Laundry) and luxury hotels by many of the world’s biggest names. All is lovely, but a little staid. Le Petit Pali St. Helena will be the fifth Le Petit Pali property, and the first under Avi Brosh’s Palisociety, an…

The job is thankless: a 24-hour whirlwind at an upcoming resort, securing difficult reservations and navigating 12-course tasting menus. It also involves sailing around the globe and back. Someone has to do it. The lucky ones are our editors and contributors from around the globe who have lived life to the fullest in the last 12 months, creating the 30th edition Hot List. This is our carefully crafted annual compilation of the best new (and reborn!) destinations. hotels, restaurants. cruises. This year’s Hot List includes the newest and best. It features a New York Icon back in business after an…

.Here Baa Atoll MaldivesThe eternal question in the Maldives’ UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Baa Atoll is: beach or above water villa? At Somewhere, the first phase of .Here—the new top-notch offering from Seaside Collection, who run nearby Finolhu—there’s no need to choose. Each of the seven residences spans the entire island. Sand at one end, and the covetable ladder that leads straight into the Indian Ocean the other. Designed by Singapore’s KulörGroup with interiors by Inge Moore of London’s Muza Lab, the two-story villas are inspired by dhoni boats and Feyli sarongs. The villas have outdoor showers and hammocks on the first…

Esca — Mexico CityIt takes a moment to realize you’ve arrived at Esca, which hides behind wide wooden doors, but don’t be fooled—that’s the intention. Inside this lovely casona located in Colonia Roma the atmosphere is relaxed, breezy and dappled by sunlight. Esca, which opened its doors last August, has been a place to eat dinner after lunch. The menu, inspired by Italy’s coast regions, is rooted in Mexican flavors and spices. There is one promise that runs through the entire menu: “We will let the catch speak on its own,” says Tobias Petzold who works alongside owner Rolly Pavia. This standout…

YYou know you are in a fashion-conscious city when the Virgin Mary wears couture from head to toe. The baroque church is located just a short distance from Antwerp’s medieval old town with its elaborate guild houses and cobblestoned streets. St Andrews. The church has many stained glass windows and a wooden pulpit that is carved in a flamboyant manner. There are also more Flemish masters’ artworks here than you could shake an incensestick at. We’re here, however, to pay tribute to a form of art that is quite different.Ann Demeulemeester, the renowned Belgian designer, created a custom-made dress with…

Few places in Toronto can match the Hazelton for discreet luxury. You’ll feel like you belong to a private members club. The leafy, boutique-lined streets of the upscale Yorkville neighborhood provide the natural backdrop for this plush hotel, the only Leading Hotels of the World member property in Toronto, which is marked by a brick-and-white façade and rounded entrance. A contemporary lobby is decorated with polished metals, amber lighting, and ostrich-leather. The spacious rooms (575 sq ft and above) and high ceilings make the 62 guest rooms and 15 suites seem more like apartments. The 62 rooms and 15 suites…