Condé Nast Traveler
A Relaxed but Fabulous Packing List Inspired by Australia's Orpheus Island Lodge
The vacation essentials you need for exploring the wild Queensland coast.
Lonely PlanetJul 24
The best new hotels in the world
Lonely Planet writer and frequent checker-in-er Rebecca Wallwork shares her picks for the best new hotels in the world for 2026.
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- The CooperHotelCharleston, United StatesHarborside luxury hotel with coastal design.
- White ElephantHotelAspen, United StatesContemporary chalet feel with playful flourishes.
- WildLand Hope LodgeHotelLoch Hope, United KingdomRestored historic hunting lodge in northern Scotland.
- &BeyondHotelOkavango Delta, BotswanaTwo intimate, minimalist camps in Okavango Delta.
- Four Seasons CartagenaHotelCartagena, ColombiaModern amenities in Cartagena's artsy Getsemaní neighborhood.
- GetsemaníNeighborhoodCartagena, ColombiaArtsy neighborhood in Cartagena.
- ONE | GTHotelGeorge Town, Cayman IslandsLuxury hotel and residential development in George Town.
- Hotel DaphneHotelHouston Heights, United StatesGuesthouse with bold art and quirky character.
- HypsiRestaurantHouston Heights, United StatesPays homage to The Heights's private drinking clubs.
- Hoanib Elephant CampHotelKaokoland, NamibiaTented camp with desert elephants and Himba tribe.
- WildLand HopeHotelLoch Hope, United KingdomRetreat accommodations on Scotland's northern coast.
- St. ClementPlace of worshipLondon, United KingdomClubby, homey, and chic hotel on the Thames.
- Café ClementPubLondon, United KingdomAll-day dining with al fresco seating.
- Bobbi's BarRestaurantLondon, United KingdomMoody atmosphere bar.
- London EyeSightLondon, United KingdomIconic view from some rooms across the Thames.
- Delano Miami BeachHotelMiami Beach, United StatesIconic South Beach boutique hotel with minimalist look.
- HOSHINOYA Nara PrisonHotelNara, JapanTransformed penal facility into a luxury resort.
- Nara Prison MuseumMuseumNara, JapanExhibits reflect on the realities of imprisonment.
- SongTeller HotelHotelNashville, United StatesDolly Parton's hotel, a love letter to Nashville.
- Casa RenoirHotelNoosa, AustraliaIntimate six-villa boutique wellness hotel.
- Explora’s El CalafateHotelEl Calafate, ArgentinaLodge with stunning views of nature.
- Perito Moreno GlacierSightEl Calafate, ArgentinaThe Perito Moreno, Francisco Gormaz or Bismarck Glacier is a glacier located in Los Glaciares National Park in…
- Cormorant at 55 SouthHotelPuerto Williams, ChileSouthernmost hotel for Antarctica Fly Cruise package.
- Baccarat RomeHotelRome, ItalySecond hotel venture by crystal barware company.
- 1 Hotel AustinHotelAustin, United States
Condé Nast TravelerJul 22
Robert Irwin on the Joys of the Sunshine Coast: “I Feel Like My Job Is to Share the Beauty of Where I Live With the World”
To the host of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, there is no dull moment on Australia's breezy eastern coast.
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- Australia ZooSightWildlife sanctuary on over 700 acres, home to many animals.
- Glass House MountainsSightStunning mountain range for sunrise hikes.
- MooloolabaSuburbClosest beach town with morning waves and sea life.
- NoosaAttractionFamous surf break and a point called Hell's Gates.
- Mary Cairncross ParkSightHinterland park with ancient rainforest and wallabies.
- Crocodile Hunter LodgeHotelSee wild kangaroos, koalas, cockatoos, and fruit bats.
- Warrior Restaurant and BarRestaurantRestaurant at Australia Zoo, good for takeaway dinner.
- TamarindRestaurantGreat Asian-influenced restaurant.
- Long ApronRestaurantRestaurant in the mountains, feels like South of France.
- Rice BoiRestaurantBustling late-night dining option in Mooloolaba.
OutsideApr 24
9 of the Best Sustainable Hotels and Lodges in the World
From a new DarkSky Approved glamping retreat in Yosemite to a former seaweed camp-turned-nature lodge in Patagonia, here are hotels, lodges, and retreats where you can feel like your stay is doing good.
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- Playa VivaHotelJuluchuca, MexicoFounded a women’s cooperative for agricultural jobs.
- PasqueRestaurantDenver, United StatesGeneral manager showed an empty dumpster after a meal.
- SCP HiloHotelHilo, United StatesEvery stay results in one tree planted and trash removed.
- The Bull Organic InnHotelTotnes, United KingdomFeatures nine rooms and four-bed self-catering apartment.
- Dart Valley TrailTrailTotnes, United KingdomWalking distance from the inn’s door.
- Under Canvas YosemiteHotelYosemite National Park, United StatesDarkSky Approved lodging, first ever in California.
- RocksresortHotelLaax, SwitzerlandApartment-style buildings constructed from local stone.
- Klahoose Wilderness ResortHotelDesolation Sound, CanadaOwned by Klahoose First Nation on traditional territory.
- Bahía Bustamante LodgeHotelPatagonia, ArgentinaRestored homes of the original seaweed camp.
- PopulusHotelDenver, United StatesNature-inspired design resembles an aspen tree; lobby smells earthy.
- NightfallHotelLamington National Park, AustraliaSafari tents handcrafted with fireplaces and stocked kitchenettes.
- Dartmoor National ParkAttractionDartmoor, United KingdomKnown for its fishing, hiking, and canoeing.
Condé Nast TravelerDec 3, 2025
50 Most Beautiful Places in the World
From the Serengeti to the Grand Canyon—plus 55 more destinations you need to see to believe.
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- Valle de la LunaSightAtacama Desert, ChileLandscape startlingly similar to the moon.
- Grand Canyon National ParkSightGrand Canyon, United StatesHike scenic loops for views of rocky badlands.
- Avenue of the BaobabsAttractionMadagascarCenturies-old trees reach heights of nearly 100 feet.
- Banff National ParkSightBanff, CanadaOverwhelms with views of the Canadian Rockies.
- Moraine LakeSightBanff, CanadaIt is situated in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, at an elevation of approximately 1,884 metres (6,181 ft).
- Lake MinnewankaSightBanff, CanadaThe lake is 21 km (13 mi) long and 142 m (466 ft) deep, making it the 2nd longest lake in the mountain parks of the…
- Bathsheba BeachSightBathsheba, BarbadosKnown for huge boulders and best waves for surfers.
- Whitehaven BeachSightWhitsundays, AustraliaConsidered one of the world's most beautiful beaches.
- Danxia Landform Geological ParkSightDanxia, ChinaStriped, multicolored mountains formed over 20 million years.
- Lake LouiseSightBanff, Canada