Gamechangers is annual awards celebrating the people, brands, products, and destinations changing the way we travel now, from the industry leaders who spark our wanderlust to the hotels that host us, and everything in between.
Island hopping through Greece aboard a private yacht? Yes please. 🌊 🛥️ Milos at Sea, a new charter from the chef and founder of restaurant empire estiatoriomilos, may just be the most delicious way to check it off your bucket list. The 113-foot yacht sleeps 10 and will be your home base as you explore the best of the Aegean, feasting on ultra-fresh Greek food prepared by the Estiatorio Milos team along the way.
#hoteloftheweek #greece #yachtcharter #ageansea #luxurytravel
In last week’s newsletter, we tapped our editors & a few of our most well-traveled friends to share where they’re heading (or dreaming of heading) this summer. What’s on your list? ✈️☀️ (P.S. If you’re not subscribed to FTT’s bi-weekly newsletter, you really should be—find the link in our bio. 💌)
#summertravel #travelinspiration #luxurytravel #lakegarda #italy #oregon #roadtrip #alaska #copenhagen #oaxaca #mexico #lasvegas #portland #maine
The ideal Mother’s Day brunch location. 📍💐🥂
#greece #paros #travelinspiration #mothersday #luxurytravel
Mentally, we’re here. 😍 nourelnil may just have the prettiest boats on the water, well, anywhere. The traditional dahabiya-style riverboats, with their iconic red-and-white striped sails, jewel box cabins, and oasis-like upper decks, also happen to be one of the best ways to experience the most iconic river in the world: the Nile.
The company’s five-night Luxor to Aswan cruise hits archeological sites like the Greco-Roman temple dedicated to Horus in Edfu, the ancient stone quarries at Gebel Silsileh, and the temple of Kom Ombo. Consider it added to our bucket list.
#Egypt #NileCruise #LuxuryRiverCruise #HotelofTheWeek #LuxuryTravel #TravelInspiration
These six new adventure cruises are redefining what it means to hit the water—and may just convince cruise skeptics to set sail. Check our link in bio for the full story. 🛳️
#Cruising #LuxuryCruise #AdventureCruise #Galapagos #AmazonCruise #FrenchPolynesiaCruise
Hello, hiking season. ⛰️ ☀️ If you’re looking for a hotel that can serve as your home base for exploring some of the most beautiful trails in North America, it doesn’t get much better than our #HoteloftheWeek, the FarimontBanff. Set on the shores of Lake Louise in the heart of the national park, the iconic Canadian property (appropriately known as the Castle of the Rockies) affords easy access to trails—and even easier access to gourmet dining to fuel your adventures and a world-class spa for some R & R between treks.
#Canada #BanffNationalPark #LuxuryHotels
Wanna go for a walk? 🥾 Where the #HotGirlWalks and #SlowTravel trends meet, you get the walking trip — a vacation where you get from one destination to the next by the power of your own two feet. Here are a few routes on our radar:
Sintra to Cascais, Portugal: This itinerary from macsadventure has castles, lush forests, and dramatic coastlines — what more could you ask for?
The Cotswolds, England: Following a trail down quiet country lanes, pastoral fields, and through historic market towns, wilderness_england’s Cotswolds tour is an excellent way to slow down and experience Southern England.
East Hokkaido, Japan: By day, this trip from walkjapan will see you walking gentle trails through ancient forests, wetlands, and volcanic moonscapes. But by night? You’ll get to soak in traditional onsens and eat some of the freshest Japanese food anywhere.
Lost City, Colombia: This trek from intrepidtravel, which takes you deep into Colombia’s Sierra Madre mountains to a sacred ancient city, is for the adventurous at heart.
#walkingtrips #tripinspo #portugal #england #japan #colombia #hiking trip
Catch us outside. ⛰️ ☀️ In honor of #NationalParkWeek, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite parks around the world. Did yours make the list?
#nationalparks #travelinspo #grandteton #newzealand #brazil #japan #colorado
There’s greenwashing, and then there’s hotel_marcel_newhaven, the first (and only!) hotel in the U.S. to operate entirely without fossil fuels. With its brutalist architecture and urban setting, the New Haven newcomer breaks the mold for what it means to be an eco-conscious hotel, and checking in would be a great way to celebrate Earth Day. 🌎
#sustainabletravel #greenhotel #luxurytravel #luxuryhotels #earthday #HoteloftheWeek
If you want to see some serious stars, head to nayaraaltoatacama. ✨ Our #HotelofTheWeek is an oasis in one of the best places on earth for stargazing. Expect tranquil adobe rooms, easy access to the otherworldly landscapes of the Atacama Desert, and a front-row seat in the region’s only open-air observatory. 🔭
#stargazing #atacamatravel #Chile #luxuryhotels
Noctourism & stargazing travel is trending, and we couldn’t be more into it. 💫 We’re adding these 5 trips to our bucket list — what about you?
🌔 Luxor, Egypt: In 2027, a total solar eclipse will be visible from the Valley of the Kings (a once-in-a-century event). GeoEx’s Egypt Eclipse tour may just be the best way to take it in.
🇮🇸 Iceland: What’s better than stargazing? Catching the northern lights while you’re at it. Iceland is your best bet if you want to do both.
✨ Chaco, New Mexico: This Dark Sky Park is one of the best places in the U.S. for stargazing — book a night sky tour with chaco_culture_nhp to learn all about the millennia-old stargazing practices of the Chacoan people.
💤 Okavango Delta, Botswana: Perched above the grasslands, the two new Star Beds at atzaro.okavango are the ultimate way to sleep under the stars.
🌌 Joshua Tree, California: The center of the Milky Way is visible most nights during the summer in Joshua Tree. Book the new Space Out package at parkerpalmsprings for an ultra-luxe way to soak it all in.
#stargazing #noctourism #luxurytravel #travelinspo #northernlights #iceland #solarexlipse #egypt
A trip to Vienna is always a good idea, wouldn’t you agree? And this week’s #HotelofTheWeek, AlmanacPalaisVienna is the best place to stay in the city if you’re a serious art lover. Book the Palais suite, and you’ll get to call Gustav Klimt’s “Seated Lady Face-On” your travel companion—and will get exclusive access to the Upper and Lower Belvedere museums.
#ViennaTravel #AustriaTravel #LuxuryHotels #LuxuryTravel #GustavKlimt
Art tourism is in the middle of what can only be called a renaissance (sorry! 🤭)—and we’re looking forward to a summer spent hopping from one art festival to the next. Here are three that we’re most excited about.
🧑🏼🎨 FestivalPageant, Laguna Beach (Jul 2–Aug 29): This festival has been running for nearly a century and is best known for its nightly Pageant of the Masters performances, where models recreate classic and contemporary works of art in life-size tableaux vivants.
🏔️AspenArFair_org, Aspen (Jul 29–Aug 2): Put on by 74thArts as part of the annual Aspen Art Week, this year’s Aspen Art Fair will feature booths from 40 galleries, immersive room installations throughout the historic HotelJeromeAuberge, and artist-led hikes.
SwabArtFair, Barcelona (Oct 2–5): Known for showcasing emerging and experimental artists from around the world, Swab is the perfect way to justify a shoulder-season trip to Barcelona.
✨ Welcome to The Venetian Resort, Las Vegas! ✨
Step into a world of elegance and luxury as you check into your suite escape. From the stunning frescoed ceilings to the serene canals, every moment is designed for indulgence.
#VenetianVegas #VegasEscape
Night at the museum, anyone? 🖼️ These four hotels let you get up close and personal with work from iconic and emerging artists alike. Get the scoop 👇🏽
🎨 TheFifeArms: This charming hotel in the heart of the Scottish highlands is the brainchild of the owners of the Swiss gallery hauserwirth. Unsurprisingly, it’s home to a collection of blue-chip art (including a Picasso or two), and you can stay in a suite modeled after a painter’s studio.
🌌 21clex: 21c is known throughout the Midwest for its boundary-pushing approach to hospitality and art. Case in point? They recently debuted the “Nightwatch” suite by chrisdoylestudio, a surrealist sleep-in, site-specific installation that comes to life after the sun goes down.
✨ hotelkensington: Beat the queue for the Victoria & Albert Museum South Kensington’s new “Cartier: A Journey Through Style” exhibition by booking the V&A Experience at the always-posh Kensington Hotel.
🌴 bevhillshotel: Under the direction of new art curator Lily Ackerman of ackermanstudios, The Beverly Hills Hotel is leaning into its status as an icon with a series of three exhibitions dubbed “Spotlight LA.” The first (on display until June) showcases the works of LA-based artist VirginiaBroersma.
#arttravel #luxuryhotels #picasso #travelinspo
If this season of the White Lotus has you itching for a wellness retreat that is heavy on the wellness and light on the…well, ominous vibes 🙈, our #HotelofTheWeek should definitely be on your radar.
A collaboration between fslanai and the cutting-edge wellness center sensei, every aspect of the secluded island retreat is designed to support your physical health and mental well-being. Expect to work with personal trainers, overhaul your approach to nutrition, unwind at the spa, and enjoy the beauty of one of Hawaii’s most pristine islands. 🌴💆🏼♀️
#wellnessretreat #hawaii #lanai #fourseasons #sensei #whitelotus #luxurytravel
