The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko There are plenty of short-range trips you can take from Tokyo for a wellness retreat; it...
LVMH Just Sold Its Only U.S. Hotel to Tinder’s Cofounder The luxury conglomerate swiped left on the five-star El Encanto in Santa Barbara. LVMH is saying goodbye...
Conrad Tokyo I called Conrad Seoul the best overall spa in South Korea for its thoughtful menu and expansive facilities....
Hoshinoya Tokyo This shoes-off Ryokan-style hotel is the starkest contrast of the list; you’ll find numerous immersive and...
Bulgari Hotel Tokyo As if Bulgari wasn’t already a draw, here’s another luxury name to lure you in: Augustinus...
Mandarin Oriental Tokyo Of all the properties on this list, Mandarin Oriental Tokyo is my only repeat stay to date, though...
$8.3 Million Private Island in Nova Scotia Just off the south shore of Nova Scotia in Mahone Bay sits a 10-acre private island designed for complete security....
Janu Tokyo Hat tip to Mr. & Mrs. Smith for getting Janu on my radar; it’s Aman Group’s first of many Janu...
Four Seasons Tokyo Otemachi Business or pleasure—both are the perfect excuse for Four Seasons Tokyo Otemachi. But during my stay, I...
The Peninsula Tokyo With beautiful views overlooking Tokyo’s Imperial Palace gardens, and an enviable location close to Ginza and...
Stay at Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, a Secret, Idyllic Isle in Australia Welcome to Checking In, a review series in which our editors and contributors rate the best new (and revamped)...
Sanctuary of Verdant Whispers: Discovering Chiang Mai’s Soulful Escape at the Four Seasons Hotel and Resort Chiang Mai Imagine slipping away from the world, into a valley where the air hums with the life...