Ann Abel

A thoughtful renovation of the Bom Bom hotel is the crown jewel of HBD Príncipe's efforts to create a model of small-footprint, high-luxe tourism and agriculture that benefits local communities.

From the deserts of Argentina and Australia to the fjords of Greenland and the tundra of the Yukon—with some comforts of Europe in between—these trips are designed with positive impacts in mind.

Professional eaters weigh in on their favorite recent discoveries, culinary newcomers and gastronomic hidden gems that likely won't stay under the radar for long.

While the big brands continue to grow, a new crop of smaller, independent and soulful hotels are attracting travelers looking for a break from the same old same old.

From a grand estate full of playful details in the deep countryside of France to a tented lodge beside the Indian Ocean on the Wild Coast of Sri Lanka, these outposts of hospitality stood out.

Restaurants are innovating like never before. At the same time, they're doubling down on historic technique and their owners' grandparents' recipes. In a year of eating, here's what stood out.

The sunny country's southern coast is famous for its glorious beaches. But Viceroy Hotels & Resorts' debut in Western Europe is betting on the nature and culture of the interior instead.

More than just a launching point for mountain resorts, the capital of South Tyrol offers a mix of German and Italian culture, medieval castles and a 5,000-year-old mummy.

In a prestigious residential neighorhood in Bolzano, Castel Hörtenberg pays homage to 700 years of history with contemporary art, refined good taste and a restaurant that feels like a dungeon.

German-Japanese chef Tohru Nakamura, who has two Michelin stars at his restaurant in Munich, was encouraged to bec an ambassador. He bridges cultures through food instead