Travel

There are few cities in the world that manage to blend tradition and modernity as seamlessly as Seoul. Stepping into the South Korean capital feels like time-traveling into the future with its cutting-edge tech, gleaming high-rises, and AI-powered skincare clinics while still being deeply rooted in culture, history, and some of the best food I’ve ever tasted. If you’re crafting your 2025 travel list, Seoul isn’t just a strong contender it should be at the top.

Santa Monica, Los Angeles’ beach city, is an elegant seaside town with a truly laidback luxury vibe. It offers a blend of natural beauty, award-winning dining, and famed shopping options, on one of California’s most iconic shorelines.

There’s something about Indian summers that calls for a pause. As the sun scorches the plains and the days stretch long, the desire to slip away – somewhere quieter, cooler, slower – becomes irresistible.

From family-friendly slopes nestled amid picturesque villages, to resorts perched on some of the world’s highest mountains, the USA offers a wonderful variety of destinations for skiing and snowboarding — along with stunning landscapes, warm hospitality and fun apres-ski options.

From the vibrant pulse of Chicago’s city life with its world-class culinary scene to the captivating history in Springfield, the state capital, to the beauty of the great outdoors along the Great River Road, Illinois presents a wealth of fresh experiences for every kind of traveler.

This Valentine’s, escape to stunning destinations and enjoy a luxurious romantic getaway with The Postcard Hotel.

Hospitality veteran Cavaliere Giovanni Viterale is overseeing the opening of Singapore’s first all-villa resort, Raffles Sentosa Singapore, which welcomes its first guests on 1 March 2025.

Singapore’s first all-villa resort to start welcoming guests on March 1, 2025

If you’d told me a few years ago that Cambodia would become one of my favorite destinations, I might have raised an eyebrow. Yet, here I was, sipping on a glass of iced pandan coffee in Phnom Penh’s trendy café, marveling at the country’s ability to rise, rebuild, and offer experiences that blend history, luxury, and heart.

This season, California promises a plethora of diverse adventures and activities across the state.