As he gives Cabana the exclusive first look at his joyful redesign of The Dorchester's Oliver Messel Suite, London and Gloucestershire based artist and designer Luke Edward Hall shares his favorite spots in the capital. From an atmospheric cozy pub and consistently excellent restaurants to a house museum "full of magic and wonder", Luke reveals his personal London address book. 

The tiny nation of Montenegro is the unsung gem of the Adriatic coast, an ancient land where writers, poets, intrepid travelers, and adventurers have long been seduced by mountains, monasteries, secret beaches and medieval fortresses. Fabrizia Caracciolo shares an insider's guide for a memorable weekend in Montenegro, which is now immortalised in a new book, Secret Montenegro, by Ivana Maksimovic.

Fresh from a break-up, Eleanor Cording-Booth checks-in to The Dorchester and finds solace in its beautifully whimsical interiors, spectacular flowers, impeccable service, and abundant charm. The grande dame, which recently emerged from a sweeping redesign by Pierre-Yves Rochon (matriarchal soul and glamour intact) offers resounding proof that, at least for a night, heartbreak can be softened by exceptional hospitality.

Photographer and writer Harrison Thane shares a personal guide to Bangkok, a city he first traversed on work assignments but slowly began to love for its royal precincts, excellent food spots, glass towers, and older lanes where craft and trade still set the pace. If you're heading to Thailand's beaches this summer, don't dismiss its craft and culture-rich capital.

A hidden Maltese house with Venetian roots and a distinctly Cabana sense of charm, Casa Bonavita brings together baroque grandeur, painterly interiors, lush gardens and unfussy Mediterranean hospitality. In the quiet village of Attard, Sophie Goodwin checks-in to a hotel that's been years in the making, and is well worth the wait.

Antwerp has long been one of Europe’s quieter cultural heavyweights, a walkable city where Gothic landmarks, cutting-edge fashion and serious culinary ambition sit comfortably side by side. A stay at Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp, a former monastery turned refined hideaway, puts it all within easy reach, from Michelin-starred dining at Hertog Jan and Fine Fleur to the city's historic streets and revered institutions.

Spain's Baix Emporda, where the Pyrenean foothills meet the Costa Brava, has long drawn artists and poets to its medieval villages, golden light and quiet shores. The most notable of these is Salvador Dalí but beyond Figueres, Cadaqués and Pubol lies a deeper culture: Iberian settlements, Romanesque chapels, and farmhouse tables. Emporda native Pablo Rovira, founder of Viu Emporda, shares an insider's guide.

Set within the Dutch capital’s former Palace of Justice, Rosewood Amsterdam does not attempt to pass a final verdict on the historic building. Much of its original character is left intact, with the interior design drawing on the country's historical references and innovative art occupying unique spaces that cannot be changed.

From Robert Louis Stevenson’s love of simple journeying to the evolving, and often misunderstood, world of modern private aviation, Camilla Frances travels to Monaco to experience a different kind of member-led travel – one that challenges assumptions of excess and values skilled craftsmanship even at 40,000 feet.

Sydney-based Australian interior designer Tamsin Johnson shares her favorite spots in the New South Wales capital, which enjoys an enviable balance of beach and buzz. Vast stretches of coastline, excellent restaurants and a well-established art and design scene make Sydney a great place to live, work and visit. Read on for Tamsin's insider guide.

The Orient Express has been transporting passengers in style for well over a century, but until a year ago never had a dedicated all-Italian train. Now, with multiple journeys across Italy, a hotel in Rome and an imminent opening in Venice, the fabled brand – as much a cultural symbol as a train – is racing towards its future. Camilla Frances hops on board to experience one of La Dolce Vita's three-day Italian itineraries.

Few European cities possess such a perfect sense of composition as Salzburg, writes Fabrizia Caracciolo. Set between river and mountains, its domes, towers and Baroque façades rise against the austere drama of the Alps, while the sound of church bells drifts through the clear mountain air. Fabrizia shares an insider's itinerary for a memorable weekend in Salzburg – and for those who can linger longer, Salzkammergut, Austria’s celebrated Lake District.

In this series, we travel the world's museums through the eyes of curators, asking one question: if you had only an hour to spare, what would you see? This week, Dr. Emelie Gevalt, Deputy Director and Chief Curatorial and Program Officer at the American Folk Art Museum in New York, takes Cabana on a journey through America's many identities.

“Sometimes I think we only half live over here. The Italians live all the way,” wrote Ernest Hemingway to his sister in 1919. The writer spent long seasons at The Gritti Palace, the Gothic palazzo on the Grand Canal that has housed the city's most devoted admirers for over a century. Sophie Goodwin checks-in to the Hemingway Presidential Suite and discovers the unbridled glory of Venice.

Travel writer Georgia Hopkins, founder of It's Beautiful Here, shares an insider's guide to Tbilisi after two months spent travelling around Georgia. From excellent design-led hotels and shops to restaurants with enchanting gardens, the city's largest open-air market and a landmark of contemporary Georgian architecture, Georgia shares the best spots she discovered during her travels. 

Writer and photographer Chris Wallace journeys to Chile's extremes, from the country's mystical volcanoes and temperate rainforests, to the otherworldly landscapes of the Atacama desert. Join Chris as he discovers a land of striking and surreal beauty.