Louis Vuitton travel tips

Auckland’s 1.6 million people are spread out across a large geographic area, in many distinct neighborhoods.

Lonely Planet editor, Brekke Fletcher, recently traveled to Lisbon, Portugal. Here, she shares some tips and insights for anyone planning a similar trip.

Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Qatar was just named the best airport in the world in the 2024 Skytrax awards, knocking 12-time winner Singapore Changi Airport down to second place.

Qatar’s Hamad International Airport has, for the second consecutive year, been voted the world’s best airport for shopping at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2024 which took place last week. The accolade is an affirmation of a determination at the Qatar Airways hub to create a world-class retail destination ever since its inception in April 2014.

Nova Scotia is one of Canada's greenest provinces—from championing eating and shopping locally to being the first province in Canada to implement a province-wide compost program—so it should come as no surprise that there’s excellent second-hand shopping to be had in and around the capital city.

During the final leg of A/W 2023 fashion week in Paris, it became apparent that sheer, skin-baring looks were dominating the runways. I started to think about the idea of ‘less is more’ while planning our spring/summer photo shoot—and knew that finding a location that matched this aesthetic would be key. Fashion is about storytelling, and Cape Verde, off the coast of West Africa, felt like the perfect fit with its unique topography: cinematic dunes, endless white sand beaches, and rich volcanic areas. I fell in love with the juxtaposition of the light clothes against these epic and otherworldly backdrops.

AmaWaterways has a new stakeholder in global investment firm L Catterton.

Nestled in a verdant temperate rainforest and bursting with culinary treasures and vintage finds, it's no wonder Forbes named Portland one of the best US cities to travel to in 2023.

Located high in the mountainous Engadine in Switzerland, St Moritz is the famed Alps ski town in which Badrutt’s Palace is located. A historic ski resort attracting the rich and famous, as well as young European aristocrats, St Moritz continues to amaze.

Paul Griffiths is in the hospitality business. Only, he’s not a hotelier or restaurateur. He’s the CEO of Dubai Airports.

Neutral colors, quality fabrics with few superfluous details, classic cuts, and a dearth of flashy labels—you’ll recognize these as key components of the ‘quiet luxury’ trend. Sparked in part by Succession’s morally questionable yet always stylish Roy family, the understated look has been governing our interior and wardrobe choices for the past couple of years. Now it’s quietly influencing our luggage, too.

Following a pilot boutique at Montréal Trudeau Airport in Canada, travel retailer Aer Rianta International (ARI) has opened another luxury vintage fashion and accessories store at Lisbon Airport called Preloved – Fashion in Full Circle.

Shark Tank’s BenjiLock Secures Top Design Award, Paving the Way for Personalized Travel Accessories at Travel Sentry’s Gala.

There are many legends of Isola Bella: The tiny island in Lake Maggiore belonged to Italy's storied Borromeo clan for 500 years. But more recently, it played host to Louis Vuitton's resort show, a fantastical reimagining of one tale involving mermaids who transformed into flowers upon its shores—a notion translated by artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière into dreamy pastel gowns with blooms of organza and sweeping architectural hems, presented alongside custom-made headwear by a Roman opera atelier. After the show, the first ever hosted by the maison in Italy, other French houses followed, with Dior presenting a jewelry collection and Jacquemus opening a store. Here, tips for experiencing the region's legendary dolce vita.

To celebrate the holidays in style, some iconic luxury hotels around the world have collaborated with top designers and brands to create enchanting holiday tree displays that fuse fashion, art, and design. Take a look and enjoy the magic of the season.

What do some of the most iconic pieces of architecture in the world—say, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, the Dancing House in Prague, and the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao—all have in common? Two words: Frank Gehry.

LVMH luxury travel company Belmond is expanding its presence on the rails from Scotland to Singapore and South America with more lavish accommodations, top chefs and new itineraries ahead of rival Accor’s launch of a competing product in 2024. The moves are designed to take advantage of well-heeled travelers' desires for unique experiences, according to Belmond executives speaking to the media during the International Luxury Travel Mart.

Nowhere in London has a more refined glow at Christmas than Mayfair. Between Piccadilly and Oxford Street and still largely owned by Grosvenor Estate which belongs to the Duke of Westminster, it was largely rural - and used as pasturelands - until the late 17th century. Today, its streets and squares are home to some of the city’s oldest, and most famous hotels and shops.

The Venetian Hotel is known for its nostalgic gondola rides and its plazas, bridges and painted sky evoking Venice. The resort is also known for its Grand Canal Shoppes, which encompass top brands in clothing, personal care, dining, drinking, entertainment and more.

In February 1997, at a match in the United Kingdom, a young footballer for Manchester United was introduced to a just-as-young member of what would become the biggest girl band in Britain (and then, the world). Of course, he already knew who she was. She, on the other hand, would admit years later in an interview that she didn't: "I was never into football.”

Our favorite TV shows and movies may be largely fictional, but in some cases, one thing that is very real is the designer luggage that's carried across the screen. From custom Louis Vuitton to vintage Chanel, the suitcases and bags used in pop culture have a rich history behind them,  often conveying a certain time period, place, or character. From Barbie to Bullet Train, some of our favorite brands—Tumi and Louis Vuitton included—have been spotted on sets over the years. Below, we've rounded up 11 iconic movies and shows featuring some major designer luggage eye candy; you might just want to snag a piece or two for your next trip.