Trip Ideas Luxury Travel Destination: Luxury The crème de la crème of travel. By Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on September 3, 2024 How do you define luxury travel? Is it a Michelin-starred meal at a restaurant with a hard-to-get reservation? A five-star hotel with butler service on demand? Or, is it more about the journey: a first-class flight with lie-flat seats, an intimate cruise that feels more like a residence at sea, or a glamorous train ride that winds through photogenic scenery. No matter your version of a luxury experience, we're here to help you discover the best of the best: upscale accommodations, exclusive adventures, opulent transportation, and unmatched service that will leave you wanting for nothing. I Flew in the World's Most Spacious Business-class Seat — Complete With Lie-flat Seats, Sliding Doors, and 17-inch Screens I Traveled Through Northern Spain by Luxury Sleeper Train — Here’s How You Can, Too Bangkok's First Luxury Hotel Is Still One of the City's Most Prestigious Stays — With Michelin-starred Dining, an Award-winning Spa, and Riverfront Views This Iconic Hong Kong Hotel Is Back After a Massive Renovation — With Stunning Water Views, Infinity Pools, and a Michelin 2-star Restaurant This Luxurious African Train Trip Takes You From South Africa to Zimbabwe on Vintage Railcars — Here's What It's Like Rome’s New Six Senses Is One of the City’s Most Unique Hotels — Here’s Why This Remote Atoll in the Maldives Just Got Its First Resort — Here’s What It’s Like to Stay This Botswana Safari Camp Has Twice-daily Game Drives, Plunge Pools, and a Hide for Incredible Game Viewing