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Condé Nast TravelerOct 13, 2026

If a Silent Retreat Is Too Much, Ease Into the Trend With a Silent Dinner

During a five-course silent dinner at Rancho La Puerta, travel writer Lara Kramer learned to settle into the silence.

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BasinPlaceThermal bathing facility at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
Aufguss experiencePlaceMultisensory sauna experience led by sauna master.
Elsewhere
Rancho La PuertaHotelTecate, MexicoWellness hotel hosting a silent dinner for 15 years.
Silent DinnerPlaceTecate, Mexico90-minute, five-course meditative meal with 16 people.
Dolomites Sleep RetreatPlaceDolomites, ItalyRetreat designed to improve sleep cycle.
EremitoHotelUmbrian countryside, ItalyContemporary hermitage with no Wi-Fi or TV in rooms.

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Condé Nast TravelerAug 22

Where to Stay Near Banff National Park for Incredible Views and Proximity to Lake Louise

No matter the season, here's where to stay in the birthplace of Canada's national parks system.

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Fairmont Chateau Lake LouiseHotelOne of the most photographed spots in Canada.
Moraine LakeSightGuests can use a private shuttle service.
Big BeehiveTrailOffers jaw-dropping views of Lake Louise.
Victoria GlacierSightFlanks the turquoise waters of Lake Louise.
Big Beehive trailTrailOffers unmatched views of the surrounding scenery.
Fairview Bar & RestaurantRestaurantEnjoy cocktails with a view.
Post Hotel & SpaHotelEuropean elegance meets Rocky Mountain grandeur.
Lake Louise Ski ResortSightFive minutes away from the hotel.
Temple Mountain SpaPlaceOffers a Roman-inspired saltwater pool and hot tubs.
Moraine Lake LodgeHotelPerched right on the shores of Moraine Lake.
Valley of the Ten PeaksSightOffers stunning lake views.
Elsewhere
Sulphur MountainSightBanff, CanadaBook a table at the top for an elevated dining experience.
Rimrock ResortHotelBanff, CanadaDramatically poised on the edge of Sulphur Mountain.
Parker's TableRestaurantBanff, CanadaServes Canadian dishes featuring locally-sourced ingredients.
Rimrock SocialRestaurantBanff, CanadaOffers an afternoon Art of Coffee ritual.
Upper Banff Hot SpringsSightBanff, CanadaHot pool.
Fairmont Banff SpringsHotelBanff, CanadaThe copper-roofed castle with a million-dollar view.
Banff Springs Golf CourseSightBanff, CanadaBoasts one of the world's highest-ranked holes.
Surprise Corner lookoutSightBanff, CanadaOffers a view of the Fairmont Banff Springs.
Rundle BarRestaurantBanff, CanadaOffers a mixology class.
Waldhaus RestaurantRestaurantBanff, CanadaServes warm fondue.
GrapesRestaurantBanff, CanadaOffers a cheese board.
Banff GondolaSightBanff, Canada

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 9

At a New Wellness Spa on Lake Louise, Soaking in Thermal Baths and Mountain Views

The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise's new facility raises the bar for indoor-outdoor spas.

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Fairmont Chateau Lake LouiseHotelLeader in the wellness scene, nestled in Banff National Park
Basin Glacial WatersPlaceAll-sensory wellness experience infusing nature and science
Banff National ParkSightWhere the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is nestled

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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

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