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Worth the splurge

The expensive rooms we think earn it, and the ones charging resort prices for a nice view.

The 6 Best Hotels in Bali for Couples (We Stayed in Every One)

Six stays we paid for ourselves, ranked on privacy, pool and whether breakfast was worth getting up for. Prices and direct booking links for each.

Sophie MartinezAugust 4, 202614 min read

Hotels5 ranked picks

The 5 Best Ryokans in Japan for a First Visit

Traditional inns are the best night you will spend in Japan and the easiest to get wrong. Five we tested, with what each actually costs and how to book them.

Elena RousseauJuly 9, 202612 min read

Hotels

Mountain Retreats That Redefined My Understanding of Luxury

True luxury isn't about thread count--it's about waking up to alpine sunrises and the sound of silence.

Elena RousseauDecember 28, 202510 min read

Hotels

Design Hotels That Double as Art Galleries

Where architecture, interior design, and curated art collections create unforgettable stays.

James ChenDecember 5, 20258 min read

Destinations

Wine Country Wanderings: A Journey Through Tuscany's Vineyards

Rolling hills, centuries-old estates, and the art of savoring life slowly among the vines.

Elena RousseauNovember 28, 202510 min read

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