During Europe’s holiday season, when festive lights brighten cities and the air turns crisp, luxury river cruises offer an elegant and charming experience. From December to early January, historic waterways become stages for illuminated cities, lively Christmas markets, and personalized experiences aboard boutique ships.
Looming high above the St. Laurence River is the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, a palatial, turreted castle that has become the Renaissance-style symbol of Québec City. Built by the Canadian Pacific Railway, it opened its doors in 1893 to promote luxury tourism. Some say it is the most photographed hotel in the world.
Set to debut in 2026, Four Seasons I marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Four Seasons brand, bringing its signature approach to hospitality to the open ocean. The inaugural vessel, Four Seasons I, features 95 residential-style suites, each designed to feel more like a private oceanfront residence than a traditional cabin.
Helicopter wine tours in Napa Valley redefine indulgence, blending the thrill of flight with the art of winemaking. From private landings at world-class estates to curated tastings among the vines, these bespoke journeys by air reveal California’s most iconic wine region from a breathtaking new perspective. Whether departing from San Francisco, Yountville, or Los Angeles, each itinerary offers a seamless fusion of elegance, adventure, and terroir.
Situated above a secluded beach on the southern shores of Kefalonia, Greece, Eliamos Villas Hotel & Spa is a Two-Michelin-Key hotel and the only Relais & Châteaux property in the Ionian. The space redefines what it means to escape, offering stunning views of the Mediterranean, meticulously landscaped grounds, and a level of service second to none.
For a growing number of Americans, Thanksgiving has shifted from a traditional hometown celebration into an opportunity: a chance to combine a cherished holiday with an international getaway. Let’s explore five hotels that have our attention this season.
Brown Acropol is a property that radiates mid-century cosmopolitan charm and Athenian soul from its perch on Panagi Tsaldari Street in the heart of Athens. Opened as the very first Brown Hotels property in Greece, the hotel marks the brand’s stylish debut into the Athenian hospitality scene.
As the winds off Lake Michigan whisper through Chicago’s architectural skylines, one hotel has quietly stood as a symbol of refined hospitality for half a century. 2025 marks 50 years since the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago—a golden anniversary that reflects tradition, transformation, and timeless elegance.
Las Vegas is revving its engines and stepping straight into the lap of luxury. This is not the Vegas of all-you-can-eat buffets and flashing slot machines. This is a city transformed by Formula 1, where ultra-luxury hospitality meets the roar of engines, champagne flows as freely as the neon lights, […]
From Paris to Doha, Hong Kong to New York, the world’s most exceptional airport lounges redefine what it means to travel well. These eight sanctuaries blend architecture, gastronomy, and serenity into experiences that rival the finest hotels. In 2025, they remain the ultimate reward for discerning travelers, transforming the inevitable pause between flights into a moment of calm, indulgence, and impeccable style.
Hosting a global community of experts and explorers spanning more than 60 cities across six continents and conducting over 250,000 tours, Context Travel invites travelers beyond the surface of well-known landmarks and into the living fabric of culture, history, and conversation.
When Netflix’s Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery premiered in December 2022, audiences were captivated not only by its star-studded cast and sharp storytelling but also by one of the film’s most dazzling backdrops, the magnificent superyacht AQUARIUS.
