Luxury Travel

Planning your next Miami trip and want to know where to stay, which dinner reservations to nab, where to pre-game for the club or settle in for cocktails?

Traveling to India will prove unpredictable in a thousand different ways. But the Andaz Delhi has you covered no matter what.

Mood dining isn't about what you're in the mood for, but rather what mood you want to be in. This hotel in the Maldives has figured it out.

The cuisine of Fiji takes influence from India, China, Polynesia, Melanesia and several other Pacific Islands. But how's the vegetarian food in Fiji?

Ashford Castle, a stunning property near Cong in County Mayo, was completely refurbished into a luxury hotel. Ready to eat like a king or queen?

A review of the Monverde Hotel in Portugal, a luxurious eco hotel that features its own winery, spa and fine-dining restaurant.

I like to eat. I like to drink. And guess what? I like boats, too. But it wasn’t until I received a formal invitation to attend one of three cruises dubbed the “James Beard Foundation Collection” — a partnership between Windstar Cruises and the James Beard Foundation, the first of its kind — that I…

Anyone can write about the luxury of a flight comped by an airline, but the chances of a story-worthy experience are slim. Sure, there was great wine and a lie-flat seat on my recent trip from New York City to Dubai on Emirates, a well-known contender for best airline in the sky, and yes, the food was very good for…

Ask any bona fide globe-trotter to list their favorite places in the world, and South Africa and its Western Cape will come up time and time again. Few other cities can match Cape Town’s abundance of activities, natural beauty and topographical variety. But venture to the wilds that surround this extraordinary city and the treats…

Since opening in 2013, Steamboat Bay Fishing Club, a sport fishing resort perched on Noyes Island, Alaska, has been quietly challenging and redefining luxury travel. In an age when it’s easy for properties to succumb to the typical trappings of what seasoned travelers are comfortable with and expect, Steamboat Bay does things differently. And successfully…

Ever visit a new city and have no idea where to start exploring? Do you head straight for the main attractions or follow local friends’ recommendations? The former are sure to be swamped with tourists and those looking to take advantage of them, while the latter can always present more questions than answers: Why are…

What happens when you combine a passel of some of the South's best chefs with fantastic musicians and plop them down in the middle of a luxury community in the Low Country of South Carolina, then stir in a (un)healthy helping of whiskey? Magic happens, that's what. And it's called Music to Your Mouth.The ninth edition…

I picture cute cottages, pontoon boats, trees stretching into the sky. My memories of childhood trips to the far reaches of upstate New York are faint, but this is what comes to mind as I plan a late-summer trip to Lake Placid. Then, after hours of driving, my wife by my side and my two small…

Sure, we're obsessed with food, but that only means we'll travel for the best restaurants, bars and markets. When we do, we like to stay at hotels that put us on the front lines of a city or town's sought-after spots (thus our hotel review column, The Hungry Concierge). Relaxing summer vacations may have come to…

In Hungry Concierge, we travel the world to spot hotels that operate with their guests’ food and drink needs squarely in mind — hotels, both big and small, that are located in neighborhoods rich with bar and restaurant options. Because there’s nothing worse than having your trip derailed by crummy room service.It's not typical for a…

In Hungry Concierge, we travel the world to spot hotels that operate with their guests’ food and drink needs squarely in mind — hotels, both big and small, that are located in neighborhoods rich with bar and restaurant options. Because there’s nothing worse than having your trip derailed by crummy room service.Several days into my stay…

Welcome to Fantasy Travel Week, when traveling the world for food and adventure is squarely on our minds. Tricked-out rooms are only part of a hotel’s allure. Eye-catching design, an animated bar and a pool (bonus if it’s on the roof) are really what we crave when we’re not playing tourist. From New York to Cuba…

[caption id="attachment_74868" align="alignnone" width="700" ] Hotelier and music producer Jon Baker (center) dines across from Anthony Bourdain at Trident Castle in Port Antonio, Jamaica, during the filming of CNN's Parts Unknown.[/caption] "Do you recognize these, Tony?" asks Jon Baker. Sitting across the long stately banquet table under a glinting crystal chandelier, CNN's Anthony Bourdain looks…

Nobody, not even those seated in the front cabins, looks forward to the food on an airplane. Airlines have been battling this problem for years, employing celebrity chefs, trendy ingredients and newly designed servingware. And it's actually working, according to this segment from ABC News. Dishes from the world's three most luxurious airlines — Singapore,…

Heck yes we'd go to Dubai for a food festival! Dubai is renowned as a rising center of fine dining — last year's inaugural celebrations lasted for 23 glorious, Michelin-starred, street food vending, bacon-free days and this year's — held from February 6-28 — promises to be even bigger. Seriously, they don't eat pork there,…

We love traveling here at Food Republic, and there may be no better time to do so than over the dog days of August. As the temperature (and stickiness) rises in fast-emptying cities, we’re just about ready to get up and go somewhere. Anywhere, really. Then again, we’ve already been quite the jet-setters for much…

Casually enjoying a weeklong vacation at a five-star beachside hotel in Bali — complete with a butler.[/caption] Americans are not very good with help. I don't mean the somebody-needs-an-intervention kind of help, but rather the people who help us – as the popular Emma Stone-starring movie put it: "The Help." Though I, for example, would be…

Driving down the Route 1 Overseas Highway to the tip of Key West is one of America’s most scenic road trips. It’s become something of a foodie pilgrimage, too. In recent years, Key West has evolved into more than just a gay-friendly holiday haunt with wild street parties and crystalline coastlines. Five-star hotel dining, street…

Chefs love to travel — for inspiration, to experience the cuisines of other cultures or just to get away from the heat of their own kitchens. When they return, we hit them with some questions — where'd they stay, what'd they do and WHAT DID THEY EAT?! Ever wonder which U.S. restaurant is the most…

[caption id="attachment_72412" align="alignnone" width="700" ] Guy Rigby ate killer razor clams in Mexico, the world's largest fishing market of yellowfin tuna.[/caption] Chefs love to travel — for inspiration, to experience the cuisines of other cultures or just to get away from the heat of their own kitchens. When they return, we hit them with some…

In honor of Fantasy Travel Week, we bring you 10 of our most luxurious recipes from enviable destinations. Think smoked clams with tequila from Miami, spiced duck breast from Sicily, slow-roasted leg of lamb in New Delhi and one of the best Maine lobster rolls we've ever had. Recreate these culinary travel experiences in your…