The White Lotus Is a Mandatory Primer in Resort Wear Psychology

If the cuisine at La Forêt Secrète par Jean Imbert looks like something out of a Disney film, that’s because it is.

When New York–based interior designer Athena Calderone realized her 50th birthday and 25th wedding anniversary would coincide last year, she knew the double milestone called for a party. So she and her husband, Victor, a DJ and music producer, planned a two-pronged, nine-day trip to Italy. They began with an intimate vow renewal in Umbria and then let the festivities roll in Rome with 50 of their closest friends. “That city holds this rich historic legacy, and I feel like our love does too,” Calderone says. Here she shares the locals-only spots that drove the itinerary and the “opulent and over-the-top” hotel where guests danced till dawn.

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Next year, Hilton will hit the slopes with the opening of a new Canopy hotel in the popular ski resort area of Deer Valley near Park City, Utah.

Lufthansa CEO Jens Ritter is emphatic about the state of the transatlantic travel market: Business is good and continues to grow.

With year-round sunshine, white-sand beaches, a tropical vibe, and a laid-back, easygoing lifestyle à la Jimmy Buffet, it’s no wonder the Florida Keys are one of the state’s most popular destinations. And Islander Resort, which recently completed a property-wide renovation, may be one of the best home bases for exploring the area.

Herschend, the privately-owned force behind Dollywood, has acquired more than 20 regional U.S. attractions, the company shared in a press release with Travel + Leisure.

From Egyptian jewellery to 15th century armour to medieval illuminated manuscripts, old masters and exceptional contemporary design - Tefaf, Europe's principal fine arts fair, really has something for everyone.

If you've ever wanted to skip the standard hotel room and relax in a true vacation home without sacrificing resort amenities, a perfect new option just opened in Central Florida. This new resort is like nothing I've ever seen before, and with its close proximity to Orlando's theme parks, you might actually never want to leave.

The sun had begun its leisurely descent over Bodrum Town on a September afternoon when I started going back over my list, making sure I hadn’t missed anything. A stroll along the marina, pausing to take a video of a forest of Turkish flags fluttering in the wind: check. Bites of kabak cicegi dolmasi and enginar kalbi on the terrace of a restaurant overlooking gulets bobbing in the harbor below: delicious. Browsing leather shoes and handwoven towels in the labyrinthine bazaar: my credit card statement would attest to that. Satisfied, I started mapping out the route back to the hotel, working in a stop at a posh Turkish delight shop a friend in New York had recommended. I turned to my mom, ready to lead her out of the bazaar, when I noticed her hesitate.

While we may not want to live the lives of The White Lotus cast (murder mysteries are much more fun on our televisions), we definitely wouldn’t say no to living in some of the properties featured on the show. The gorgeous, impressive, and opulent Four Seasons Koh Samui, which poses as Thailand’s White Lotus outpost, continues to wow throughout the season, and is very much worth a visit whether or not you’re interested in walking in the footsteps of Victoria (Parker Posey) or Timothy (Jason Isaacs). The Anantara Mai Khao Phuket is also on the list of places where White Lotus was filmed—it’s the location of Belinda’s (Natasha Rothwell) Wellness Centre. Now, there’s another place to add to the list if you’re looking to make a White Lotus–themed itinerary with impeccable stays.

The beloved Starwood Hotels brand is officially on its comeback tour.