International Traveller

There's something about the idea of ‘Wonders of the World’ that really captures the imagination, and refining a list down to 100 was never going to be easy. But we took a creative approach to the challenge. In these pages you'll find the big hitters,

Follow in our footsteps to discover the little-known attractions of Central Asia, from the undulating hills of Kazakhstan to the towering minarets and old Islamic architecture of Uzbekistan. See beyond Jay-Z's Empire State of Mind with these New York

The luxury boutiques of Paris's 8th arrondissement are fitting company for the Hôtel Grand Powers, a five-star residence in the heart of the French capital's ‘Golden Triangle’. Dapperly dressed in jewel-toned velvets and golden accents, the hotel pay

‘Mustang’ is derived from the Tibetan word that means ‘Plain of Aspiration’, which is a reference to the location of the all-inclusive Shinta Mani Mustang – a Bensley Collection property in Nepal. The resort is tucked away in a pocket of the Kali Gan

While the renowned Seven Wonders will always be on our list, there are a multitude of under-the-radar marvels to get excited about too. Cruise along rivers that snake their way through changing landscapes and cultures, wander through ancient cities t

Rewind to mid-20th century USA: the golden age of the great American motel. With an increase in people owning family cars and opting for road trips over train journeys, these low-rise lodgings became a ubiquitous sight all over the country. They offe

If ease and comfort are your thing (who are we kidding, of course they're your thing), you need to get yourself a Swiss Travel Pass and start exploring the beautiful surroundings on the 1280-kilometre Grand Train Tour of Switzerland. This experience

Hôtel Grand Powers, part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World portfolio, is located in the glittering ‘Golden Triangle’ of Paris, between the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées in the city's 8th arrondissement. Visitors will find the

A century ago, Paris was a fever dream of creativity. Nothing encapsulated this more than the Ballets Russes, a dance company founded in the French capital in 1909 by the Russian impresario Serge Diaghilev that metabolised all that was modern at the

Wonders need not always be colossal or grand. Smallscale objects can elicit large emotions – they can surprise and delight us or fill us with awe. The German concept of wunderkammer (‘room of wonder’) began as an aristocratic pursuit in 16th-century

I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing – that it was all started by a mouse,” Walt Disney once said. The Walt Disney Company, at the time known as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, was founded in October 1923 and has since gone on to inf

A new generation of Athenians are making a stay in the Greek capital a cool and covetable proposition. Boutique retreats such as Gatsby Athens Hotel – where every element is carefully curated – echo the city's fresh energy. Go to Greece for its ancie

Those who still view Athens as the gritty gateway to the Greek Islands have missed the memo. Athens is achingly cool. In fact, the Athenian charm comes from the heady mix of dense, traffic-clogged streets and sun-drenched marble monuments. A modern M

Slow travel is made easy in Slovenia, one of the smallest countries in Europe. The northern corner of the former Yugoslavian country is bordered by Italy to the west, Austria to the north, Hungary to the north-east and Croatia to the south. As well a

8AM: Haere ma – welcome to Ōtautahi Christchurch. Start your day with a hearty breakfast at THE GEORGE, a convivial boutique hotel and member of the exclusive Small Luxury Hotels group. Chug that shot of revitalising juice: there's a big day ahead. 9

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While Tuscany is on most people's bucket list, for wine travellers, it holds a special place in the cradle of Italian wine history and vinous culture. Yes, there are rolling hillsides, golden fields flecked with cyclical haybales and nodding swathes

With the world beckoning once more, we can't wait to discover the wonders beyond our borders. But when it comes to DIY itineraries that skip-hop across the globe, things can get a little tricky. Helpfully, RoundAbout Travel is here to give you a help

FIND WHITE SANDY BEACHES, POOLSIDE COCKTAILS AND AN ARRAY OF ACTIVITIES ON BEAUTIFUL TOKORIKI ISLAND, THE PERFECT SPOT FOR YOUR NEXT TROPICAL HOLIDAY. Your island home awaits in the idyllic Mamanuca Islands of Fiji, home to warm turquoise waters, bio

Nestled in the fever-dream density of a 10-million-year-old rainforest on Malaysia's Langkawi archipelago, The Datai Langkawi may be one of the most beautiful holiday spots you'll ever visit. Grand yet totally immersive, the timeless resort – designe

The Ancestral Puebloan people had a long-held union with the natural world that was part of everyday life, evidence of which can be found in the beautifully preserved ancient dwellings and religious kivas (meeting rooms) clustered on the cliffs in Me

One of the great heritage hotels of the world, Raffles Singapore has a storied literary legacy. But, as Imogen Eveson experiences, it is writing a new chapter too, which cherishes its history while channelling the contemporary. We always say the best

The rock-hewn temples of Hegra and Dadan are the handiwork of the ancient civilisation that built Petra. Sarah Reid on why now is the time to visit AlUla. With major historical sites such as Machu Picchu and the Pyramids of Giza so ingrained in popul

Bush nuts rattle around the ankles of the men from Papua New Guinea's West New Britain province as they move across the field to the beat of wooden drums. Wide-eyed children sit cross-legged on the grassy slope watching the dancers, dressed in colour

Nature and culture find synthesis at Casa Wabi, an art centre on the Oaxaca Coast, writes Neha Kale. It ripples through my body somewhere beyond my line of vision, the sound of the wave that booms like a thunderclap. The surfers who have flocked here

What did you obsess over during lockdown? Was it making bread complete with a bubbling, belligerent sourdough starter? Did you maintain your equilibrium by religiously doing the daily Wordle puzzle? Or perhaps you created your own home gym and spent

Steve Madgwick heads to Georgia's Kakheti region, said to be the birthplace of wine, to sample the fruits of its age-old traditions. As long as the singer's voice floats up from the hole, the new vintage is underway and on track, like thousands befor

This is my favourite view in the park because you can see two planets at once,” Brad Young announces as we stride forth under a clear blue sky. “You've got Earth to your right,” he explains, gesturing towards a granite dome poking out above thickly w

There's no denying Mauritius has a certain magic quality to it. In fact, the island itself came into being through some alchemical force; a volcanic eruption 10 million years ago forced mountainous peaks to jut from the Indian Ocean like blades throu

Lace up your boots. The King Charles III England Coast Path will be the longest managed coastal path in the world when each section of the 4345-kilometre trail is completed by the end of 2024. Formerly known as The England Coastal Path, the new natio

The Wild Atlantic Way unfurls along a staggeringly beautiful 2500-kilometre stretch of Ireland's west coast, while Northern Ireland's Causeway Coastal Route tempts you north for an at-times mythical, always-magical journey between Belfast and Derry-L

We jam with Adam Sachs, director of Silversea's immersive culinary program, S.A.L.T., about what fuels his wanderlust. The high-profile food and travel writer also reveals the ingredients he believes make for a memorable meal and where he'd most like

Passengers onboard Aranui 5 can get a permanent memento of their travels thanks to the cargo cruise ship's resident tattoo artist, Eddy Tata. Eddy was born on the island of Ua Pou in the Marquesas, where he grew up learning to draw by watching his un