Across the world, a select number of vacation rentals lean into their eerie pasts or embrace theatrical design to create unforgettable stays. Some are steeped in centuries of tragedy, whispered hauntings, or dark legends, while others are deliberately styled to immerse guests in a ghostly world of flickering lights and shadowy corridors. Each property promises not only the privacy and comfort of a luxury rental but also the thrill of a chilling escape, where history and imagination blur.
The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott International’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands, has officially debuted in Singapore with the unveiling of The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort.
Tucked into the leafy enclave of Saxe Point in Esquimalt, just minutes from Victoria’s Inner Harbour, a grand chapter of Vancouver Island’s heritage is poised to turn a new page. Following a decade-long, $25 million transformation by Aragon Properties, the legendary 1906 Rosemead House will reopen its doors on October 2, 2025.
Just an hour west of Calgary and nestled at the base of Mount Kidd, Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge puts guests right in the heart of nature, with direct access to scenic trails like the picturesque Village Rim.
In the Coachella Valley, where the desert landscape meets a backdrop of striking mountains, Bravo Beach House offers a refined alternative to the typical short-term vacation rental. Operated by Bravo Luxury Retreats, a portfolio of sixteen multimillion-dollar estates in the area, this property is designed to function less like a vacation home and more like a private resort.
The internationally acclaimed Italian restaurant Carbone will debut in Dubai this fall, marking the beloved brand’s ninth location worldwide. Opening on Monday, October 6, the new outpost will bring Carbone’s signature New York-style Italian cuisine to the UAE for the first time.
These five art galleries stand out for creating destinations as compelling as the works they exhibit, and are five of the most unique art galleries in the world.
Fairmont San Francisco has been a landmark of timeless luxury and historic significance since 1907, renowned for its iconic architecture, world-class service, and legacy of hosting global leaders and discerning travelers.
An interview with Chef Elijah Arizmendi, whose career spans world-renowned kitchens from Joël Robuchon to Per Se, and has returned to California to open LUCIEN, a thirty-seat restaurant showcasing his personal vision of innovative and intimate fine dining.
Québec City, the only walled city in North America, charms with cobblestone streets, flower-filled windows, colorful storefronts, and café tables set for maple-infused delights. With a rich culinary heritage and a 2025 Michelin Guide debut, these five restaurants showcase dining experiences as memorable as the city itself.
Spruce Peak’s location within the Northeast spruce-fir and Northern hardwood forests makes it one of New England’s most stunning autumn displays, with peak color often arriving in late September and lasting well into October.
NH Collection Hotels & Resorts, the premium brand of Minor Hotels, has added a remarkable new chapter to its Italian portfolio with the debut of its first property in Sicily, NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano.
