Villa Santa Anna claimed Erica Firpo from the moment she walked inside and sat down on the salotto’s soft leather couches. The beautiful private house is one of 11 properties (and 42 suites) on the 2000-hectare Tuscan estate managed by Castiglion del Bosco, A Rosewood Hotel. The medieval village-hotel was once owned by the Ferragamo family who began a sensitive restoration and remain deeply involved in the ever-evolving estate.

Ali Khalil, founder and Creative Director of LEVUMA, a high jewelry house established in Antwerp in 2016, is a Dubai-based authority in rare natural diamonds. He shares his favorite addresses in Dubai, a city much discussed but not always fully understood, and describes how insiders and creatives can get the best from this "magnetic" place.

"If you want to discover an East European city, which is still a little under-the-radar, I highly recommend a stop in Plovdiv," says photographer Joanna Maclennan who's long been captivated by Bulgaria's rich cultural history and photogenic painted houses. She shares beautiful images and a tips-filled postcard from Plovdiv.

Mary Randolph Carter – author, photographer, collector, former Creative Director of Ralph Lauren and self-titled 'junker' – shares her favorite flea markets in the US, from a legendary weekend pop-up on the East Coast and an iconic flea on the West Coast, to a vintage-hunter’s dream in a country field. She also shares the ‘Golden Rules’ of vintage hunting once shared with her by a notable dealer.

Although it ought to be forbidden to use the word odyssey when writing about Greece, certain journeys do seem to resist any other term, finds writer and photographer Sam Parkes. He travels to Mani for "a pilgrimage of sorts", on the trail of Patrick Leigh Fermor, who first visited the Southern Greek peninsula in the 1950s while, researching his book Mani: Travels in the Southern Peloponnese.

The small Swiss village of Wengen, accessible only by cog-railway, is a relic of the Belle Époque, when alpine air was prescribed as medicine and grand hotels clung to mountainsides. Sophie Goodwin checks-in to a recently reimagined grand dame, Grand Hotel Belvedere, to explore the Swiss Alps and a world of wellness in the pines – complete with a  just-launched Susanne Kaufmann residence. 

Greece-based travel writer Kate Lough shares her favorite haunts on the glorious stretch of coastline just outside Athens, from lazy taverna lunches and secluded swimming spots to chic new boutique hotel stays. Bookmark this insider guide for your next weekend-away: the Athens Riviera is not just for summer, Kate finds.

While almost every historic space in Paris has a story to reveal, few can boast a history quite as heroic as Le Bristol's. Sara Pierdonà checks-in for a luxurious stay, tracing decades of history and marvelling at the hotel's 200-rooms and three Michelin-starred restaurant.

Interior architect Shayne Brady – Creative Director of Studio Shayne Brady and the design force behind many of London's most stylish restaurants and bars – turns his attention to his homeland, Ireland, sharing a personal insider's guide to charming Dublin.

Experience Milan’s design, architecture, and hidden interiors through a three-day, insider-led journey shaped by Cabana Magazine and PRIOR.

Immerse yourself in Florence’s art, cuisine, and architecture on a three-day journey through Renaissance heritage and living beauty, shaped by Oltrarno craftsmen and the city’s aristocratic palaces.

As city-centre hotels vie for ways to stand out from their competitors, few could compete with the magic of a hotel set inside the enchanting Copenhagen amusement park, Tivoli, that once inspired Walt Disney. If it seems absurd to imagine that a five-star hotel inside an amusement park could be genuinely serene, think again, writes Eleanor Cording-Booth.

Ernest Hemingway once famously opined that there are only two places where a person can be happy: at home, and in Paris. The writer's affection for the city elevated Paris to both a place and a feeling in his mind – a sensation that the most exceptional hotels can evoke too, finds Sara Pierdonà as she checks into Le Meurice.

Bustling with a young arts and culinary scene, Providence is an unlikely but undisputed gem, according to Rose Farman-Farma. A current student at Brown University, Rose shares favorite discoveries and hidden treasures that make up the city’s quirky charm.

With the northern hemisphere feeling distinctly frosty, our minds are wandering to warmer climes, winter sun and thoughts of New Year travel. Photographer Joanna Maclennan makes a strong case for the inexorable pull of Fès, sharing a tips-filled postcard and set of arresting images from the mystical Moroccan city.

Set between the Sierra Madre mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Riviera Nayarit is one of Mexico’s most captivating escapes. A rare mix of surf-town charm, rainforest, and ancient spiritual heritage, it offers travelers a journey through nature, culture, and time.