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A plush bed with white and green linens sits under an arched art piece at Airelles Palladio, Venezia.

Hot on the Scene

Two hotels recently opened their doors along Venice’s canals, in time to welcome the well-heeled set flocking to the upcoming Biennale. We’re eyeing Airelles Palladio, Venezia and Orient Express Venezia for Euro summer this year, and elswhere, a Ritz-Carlton that’s camouflaged in the Riviera Nayarit jungle and Faena’s theatrical NYC debut. Catch up on the new properties we’re loving below, and take a moment to share what traveling sustainably means to you in our (short!) survey.

A detail of Orient Express Venezia’s library with carved marble, gilded scrollwork, and sculptural human figures.

The Best New Hotels of 2026 (So Far)

Fresh stays on our radar in New York, Venice, and Mexico.

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Illustrations of nature, including a fish, sun, bee, and tree.

What Does Responsible Travel
Mean to You?

Take our 12-question survey.

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In Tacolina’s courtyard, white chairs surround pink bistro tables and palm trees add ambiance.

City Guide: Silver Lake’s Indie Spirit

The quintessential guide to the unofficial hipster hub of Los Angeles.

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An aerial view of Galley Bay Resort & Spa in Antigua shows its palm‑lined beachfront curving between turquoise Caribbean waters and a tranquil lagoon backed by green hills.

How to Spend a Sun-Soaked
Week on Antigua

Caribbean barbecues, afternoon snorkeling sessions, and an adults-only beachfront suite at Galley Bay Resort & Spa.

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Two guests watch a bartender pour a cocktail at Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal’s Agave Study.

This Los Cabos Resort Takes
Dining Seriously

Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal showcases Baja California Sur’s bounty.

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Étienne Petitpez, wearing a suit, sits in a speedboat looking out into the distance.

Étienne Petitpez, general manager at Airelles Palladio, Venezia, shares what he’s been loving lately.

Packing: My Whoop band and Ethical Nutrients magnesium tablets to help manage travel fatigue.

Reading: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara.

Dreaming of: A safari at Singita Sabi Sand.

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