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Checking In | Silverback Lodge, Uganda
I checked in to Silverback Lodge in southwestern Uganda, a design-led safari lodge perched high above the rainforest in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Credit: Silverback Lodge There are some hotels that impress you with design, and then there are others that stay with you because of how they make you feel. Silverback Lodge is very much the latter. Set on a forested ridge in the Buhoma sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the lodge overlooks one of the oldest rainf

Vanessa Gordon


Checking In | Vista Verona
I checked in to Vista Palazzo Verona, a five-star boutique property from the Lario Hotels portfolio that brings a more intimate level of luxury to the City of Romance. Credit: Vista Verona Set in the heart of Verona, the hotel feels especially well placed for exploring one of northern Italy’s most charming and walkable cities — one that is, of course, forever tied to Romeo and Juliet. Verona sits just under two hours east Milan , less than one hour east of Brescia, and a litt

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Checking In | Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel
In the heart of Rome, Anantara Palazzo Naiadi pairs neoclassical grandeur with rooftop views, refined dining, and a spa inspired by ancient Roman baths.

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A Night Out | Young Fellows Ball—Travel Through Time at The Frick Collection
On March 12, New York’s next generation of patrons and tastemakers gathered at The Frick Collection for the 2026 Young Fellows Ball, an evening themed “Travel Through Time” that transformed the museum’s storied Gilded Age residence into an immersive society affair layered with fashion, music, art, and a remarkably thoughtful food and beverage program. Emira D’Spain and Ava Dash; photo: Matt Borkowski/BFA.com Presented in partnership with Bloomingdale’s and Rimowa , the annua

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Checking In | The Westin London City
I checked in to The Westin London City hotel, tucked between St Paul’s Cathedral and the River Thames. With stunning views of Tower Bridge, Tate Modern, and Shakespeare’s Globe, this property feels both centrally located and pleasantly removed from the day-to-day rush of London. The hotel offers a calm, contemporary business or leisure retreat in the heart of the city. Presidential Suite Terrace. Credit: The Westin London City I visited just ahead of Chinese New Year, during

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Checking In | Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Set along a lush stretch of Caribbean coastline about 40 minutes from Cancun International Airport, Grand Velas Riviera Maya is one of the most celebrated all-inclusive resorts in the region. Grand Class Pool. Credit: Grand Velas Riviera Maya The property has earned the coveted AAA Five Diamond Award and is known for offering an elevated all-inclusive experience that blends luxury accommodations, destination dining, and a world-class spa. Surrounded by tropical jungle and whi

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