I must have walked through The Dylan Amsterdam’s gates a dozen times during our stay. The sounds of bicycle bells and passing trams faded behind me, replaced by the quiet of a secluded courtyard hidden just steps from the Keizersgracht.
In 2026, many industry experts say luxury travel is less about doing or spending more, and more focused on quality of the experience and how the vacationers feel after the trip. While some travel predictions just point to places that look good on a map, a new hotel opening, a rare solar eclipse, or a growing culinary scene could be enough to move a destination onto travelers' short lists.
In the world of high-end travel, the word luxury is often overused. For Kanku Michelsen, a luxury travel advisor who specializes in intentional journeys, the term has shifted away from gold-leafed opulence and toward something much more profound: Awe.
The golf market is flooded with gimmicks, making it tough to separate genuine innovation from clever marketing. To find the gear that actually impacts a player’s game, this collection highlights products that have been rigorously field-tested on real fairways, through summer heatwaves, and during intense practice sessions.
77% of Americans plan to celebrate Father’s Day this year, and spending is projected to hit a record $27.9 billion. Nearly one-third of shoppers are prioritizing memorable outings over physical items like another tie or grilling gadget, opting to build the weekend around Dad's genuine interests.
Alaska is on track for one of its busiest cruise seasons ever. More than 2.1 million passengers will flood the Great Land's historic ports for a record-breaking season in maritime travel. Seattle alone expects a staggering 330 scheduled vessel calls to handle the surge this summer.
Approximately one in seven Virtuoso travelers plan vacations around major sporting events, a trend on full display during the Monaco Grand Prix. Helicopters sweep above Port Hercule, superyachts crowd the harbor, and cruise ships transform Formula One’s most glamorous race into a Riviera-wide migration of yachts, cruises, and weeklong itineraries.
As the engines ignite for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, the city of Montreal prepares for what luxury travel expert Olivia Ferney calls "the moment Montreal collectively loses its mind in the best possible way."
Travelers are no longer just asking where to go, but why. Hilton’s Trends Report notes the rise of the “whycation,” a move toward intentional travel that uses food and drink to foster culture and connection.
Privacy has become the new high-stakes currency in global travel, fueling a shift toward ‘hushpitality’ that is projected to more than double the size of the luxury villa market by 2033. Leading this evolution, desert icons like The Phoenician are trading traditional occupancy for low-density, standalone residences that domesticate the resort experience.
