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Condé Nast TravelerJan 22, 2026

The Airbnbs Our Editors Are Booking for 2026

From Madeira to Phuket, these incredible homestays have caught our eye for the next year of travel.

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Melton HallHotelnewly renovated Georgian property in Suffolk
AirbnbHotelhomestays caught our eye for the next year of travel
QuintayNeighborhoodcantilevered home in Quintay, Chile
FredericksburgNeighborhoodhoping to get back to Austin to go wine tasting
GironaNeighborhoodvilla is the perfect retreat for big groups
Sant DanielNeighborhoodpicturesque valley of Sant Daniel
Surin BeachNeighborhoodvilla near Surin Beach ticks all the boxes
ParisCafépost-Christmas city escape is the best remedy
Monceau ParkSightminutes from the romantic Monceau Park
Champs-ElyséesNeighborhoodwalking distance or a quick taxi ride away
ScotlandNeighborhoodone of those places that has been on my wishlist
MullPublic artworkheard amazing things about Mull
Inner HebridesNeighborhoodheard amazing things about the Inner Hebrides
DuomoSightjaw-dropping Duomo vistas
Rebecca SicardiPlaceinterior designer
Valparaiso regionNeighborhoodconveniently located in Chile’s Valparaiso region
Benedictine monasterySightarea’s 12th-century Benedictine monastery
Andaman SeaSightviews out over the Andaman Sea

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 13

12 Spring Break Villas to Book for Sea, Sun, and Solitude

Whether you’re chasing ocean views, volcano sunsets, or quiet mornings with coffee in hand, there’s a vacation rental that makes relaxation effortless.

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Casa VekiHotelAlgarve, PortugalVilla on the Algarve coast with ocean views and a private chef.
Arenal VolcanoSightLa Fortuna, Costa RicaLush Costa Rican villa offers volcano peaks visible from the garden.
Sun Gardens DubrovnikHotelDubrovnik, CroatiaResort with infinity pool, sun deck, and direct sea access.
Puntacana Resort and ClubHotelPunta Cana, Dominican RepublicGated community with a picture-perfect pool and full staff.
El Yunque rainforestSightPuerto RicoVilla near rainforest, mountains, beaches, and bioluminescent bay.
Chalk SoundSightTurks and Caicos, Turks and Caicos IslandsVilla along turquoise lagoon with oceanfront terraces and game room.
Turtle Bay ResortHotelKahuku, United StatesVilla on Oahu's North Shore with ocean views and resort access.

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 12

15 Best Hotels in Phuket, Thailand

Private beach access? Check.

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Anantara Mai Khao Phuket VillasHotelfilming location for The White Lotus season three
Sri PanwaHotelsensational sunset views
Phuket TownNeighborhoodcharming energy, 15 minutes from Sri Panwa
TrisaraHotellovely way to start the day
Rosewood PhuketHotelcaters to littles as much as adults
AmanpuriHotelspectacular, opened in 1988
The SurinHotelshares a beach with Amanpuri
Banyan Tree PhuketHotelprivate pool villas
The Nai Harn PhuketHotelfive-star Thai resort on Nai Harn beach
V Villas PhuketHotellocated within eyeshot of Patong Beach
Twinpalms Bangtao Phuket Tented ResortHotelglamping experience with lagoon and beach tents
The Pavilions PhuketHotelno direct beach access, private pools
TwinpalmsHotelAn elevated glamping experience in Phuket on a winding lagoon.
Nai Harn beachSightbeach where The Nai Harn Phuket is located
Ta KhaiRestaurantsignature spot at Rosewood Phuket
PruRestaurantMichelin-starred at Trisara
Seafood by TrisaraRestaurantfamous barbecues at Trisara
Aleenta Phuket Resort & SpaHotellocated in Phang Nga region, near Phuket
SeasonsHotelplant-based restaurant at Aleenta Phuket
Six Senses Koh Yao NoiHotel45-minute speedboat trip from Phuket
COMO Point YamuHotelwellness-focused, great views over Phang Nga Bay
Sala PhuketHotelnear the airport on Mai Khao beach
KeemalaHotel
The PavilionsHotel
Moringa ProjectPlace

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 27, 2025

The Best Islands in the World: 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards

From India to Tanzania, these are the best islands—as voted by you.

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Phuket TownNeighborhoodreceives fewer tourists than western beach areas
Cape PanwaNeighborhoodquiet corner with luxury accommodations
Elsewhere
Stone TownNeighborhoodZanzibar City, Tanzaniahistoric trade center with meandering lanes
House of WondersMuseumZanzibar City, Tanzania19th-century building where the Sultan used to live
North IslandSightVictoria, Seychelleshoneymoon destination for royals
Phi Phi IslandsSightKrabi, Thailandgroup of six islands between Phuket and Malacca
Ko Phi Phi DonSightKrabi, Thailandlargest and most populated island of the group
Ko Phi Phi LeSightKrabi, Thailandisland with stunning vistas and coastal stretches
Radhanagar BeachSightPort Blair, Indiaserene beach on Havelock Island
Elephant BeachSightPort Blair, Indiawater sports arena shores
Baratang Limestone CavesSightPort Blair, Indiastriking natural corridors
Cloud 9SightSiargao, Philippinesfamous surfing spot
Faarumai WaterfallsSightPapeete, French Polynesiawaterfalls in the northern village of Tiarei
TemaeSightMoorea, French Polynesiafavorite slice of coastline with coral reefs
Sofitel Kia Ora MooreaHotelMoorea, French Polynesiahotel on Moorea's beach
InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana ResortHotelBora Bora, French Polynesiaresort in Bora Bora
La DigueSightVictoria, Seychelles
FélicitéSightVictoria, Seychelles
Catangnan-Cabitoonan BridgeSightSiargao, Philippines
Siargao Island Sports and Tourism ComplexSightSiargao, Philippines
InterContinental Tahiti Resort & SpaHotelPapeete, French Polynesia
Tahiti La Ora Beach ResortHotelPapeete, French Polynesia

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