Christina Valhouli

If you’re planning to visit one of the most popular places on the planet, you need a strategy. When that destination is Venice, an elegant solution is the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa.

With a mix of historic charm, forward-thinking architecture and a gritty, maritime edge, the port city of Hamburg quietly ranks among the coolest destinations in Europe.

The Douro Valley is one of the oldest wine regions in the world, famed for its terraced vineyards cascading down to the banks of the Douro River and at its heart is the Six Senses Douro Valley.

Most visitors to Edinburgh spend their time crisscrossing Old Town and New Town, but consider the under-the-radar port of Leith which is filled with Michelin-starred restaurants and a new distillery.

Whether you‘re devoted fan of Jane Austen’s novels or simply have a soft spot for Mr. Darcy in Pride & Prejudice, 2025 is a landmark year for Austen lovers and Bath.

The French-Caribbean island of Saint Barthélemy is unlike any other in the Caribbean. At just nine square miles, St. Barts feels like a French village transplanted to the West Indies.

Tuscany is always a good idea, with its iconic patchwork quilt landscape, but if you’re trying to narrow down your accommodation options, consider Villa Ardore. 

The Lower Hudson Valley offers all the sweeping vistas and farms you’d expect further north in the Catskills and Upper Hudson Valley but is less crowded and closer to New York City.

Porto is famed for its namesake drink but there’s much more to this city than dessert wine. Think of Porto as the smaller, cooler cousin of Lisbon.

This November, all eyes are on D.C. as Americans head to the polls and in a city that’s no stranger to drama, there’s one building that stands out for being synonymous with scandal: The Watergate.

Beyond the whimsical design, the resort stands out for its mind-boggling variety of daily activities offered, from golf and clay-pigeon shooting to cooking classes and off-roading Jeep tours – and we needed activities.

The 17th-century Aldourie Castle is the only inhabited castle on the shores of Loch Ness and showcases classic Scottish Baronial design.

Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands mean different things to different people. For some, the area is synonymous with outdoor pursuits. This area is also a design mecca, thanks to Frank Lloyd Wright, as well as the FLW-inspired Nemacolin hotel.

If overtourism has you rethinking a trip to Italy, think again. Abruzzo is an under-the-radar Italian gem located about two hours east of Rome along the Adriatic, with mountains, beaches, and national parks.

Whether you are a skier, snowboarder, or just prefer to curl up by the fireplace, why not brave the cold in stunning Alpine style, with these curated picks from The Aficionados.

Tucked between the mountains and the sea, Barcelona is synonymous with art and style, which is evident in its museums, restaurants, and unique architecture.

The story of Palazzo Ricci, a fractional ownership club in Casoli, Italy, begins like most love stories, with a gut feeling and just the right balance of madness and fierce determination.

Many cities are defined by their architecture and that’s no exception for Amsterdam. The city was designed with a network of semi-circular canals and today it’s impossible to imagine the city without its waterways.

Some of the best hotels in the world are the ones that feel more like a private home, with personal touches such as piles of well-thumbed books, and a furniture that feels a little worn in. In other words, a place with soul.