I've spent more than 50 days solo traveling around the world. My biggest tip is to have a jam-packed itinerary.

From Samhain and All Souls’ Day to Día de Muertos and good old All Hallow’s Eve (Halloween), the northern hemisphere’s autumnal shift into the long, dark days of winter produces creepy and colorful celebrations around the globe.

“Muy bien, Panchita,” I whispered to my horse as she picked her way up the rocky path. It was 5:30 a.m., and the stars above us were lighting the way. Our group was hushed, and the only sounds came from our horse's hooves, the gauchos' commands, and reverent gasps as the sun began to rise, revealing the Andes against a pinkening sky. I took a moment to let the experiences of the past weekend wash over me while we rode: Two days prior, I'd learned how to cook by fire with iconic Argentine chef Francis Mallmann. I had, later, taken a sensory wine course taught by one of the first certified sommeliers in Argentina, Mariana Onofri. When we reached the mountain peak, I dismounted my horse and joined my group of fellow travelers circling a roaring fire, as someone handed me a steaming gourd of maté.

The World's 50 Best Bars have just been announced—and you can consider this your official bucket list of exceptional drinking dens around the world.

Accor has signaled over several years that it plans to become more asset-light. Bloomberg News is reporting that the Paris-based hotel giant is about to take more steps to do so by selling hotels.

A new residential cruise ship startup has plans to begin sailing around the world in May 2024. But unlike the only one currently in operation (a luxury concept with multi-million-dollar condos), cabins on Villa Vie Residences' future ship will start at $100,000.

Capsule hotels fascinate me. As a traveler, they combine both my biggest desires and largest fears.

Japan is a magical place. It's a country where you can roam futuristic neighborhoods one minute and walk down streets that feel like stepping back in time the next.

The holidays have come early this year for Capital One cardholders when the credit card company launched its first-ever travel sale offering up to $200 off flights and hotels around the world.

The chef’s table has grown up. Once a behind-the-scenes peek for favoured diners squeezed into a hot corner of a busy kitchen, it’s now front-row seats. Dishes are presented to diners by the chefs, who go on to explain where ingredients have come from and what has been done to transform them. And forget menus — the chefs are free to be guided by their creativity. One of the biggest inspirations for this boom is the Japanese art of omakase. This style of dining leaves the choice of dishes largely to the chef — the direct translation is ‘I leave it up to you’ — and was born out of Japan’s financial boom in the 1990s, when newly minted diners were embarrassed about their lack of menu knowledge and deferred to the chef. From these origins, the chef’s table has become about the pursuit of perfection, eating the best ingredients served in peak condition, expertly prepared right in front of diners.

A high-end train journey enables you to experience destinations at a unique pace and in total comfort while enjoying first-class service. These are some of the most exciting luxury rail routes to have on your radar.

Before arriving in Japan, a warm toilet seat evoked a full-body cringe. The heated plastic was a clear indicator that someone not so long ago had used the toilet. 

Combining a series of once-in-a-lifetime experiences into a single around-the-world trip can feel like the ultimate expression of luxury travel. It can be a daunting prospect though, with many contending factors to consider. Here's how to start planning the ultimate round-the-world trip.