Step inside the souks of Fes for a sensory journey through Morocco’s culinary traditions. From gathering spices, olives and fresh produce to cooking tagine and zaalouk at Palais Amani’s rooftop cooking school, discover an immersive Fes experience that brings Moroccan cuisine to life.

From afternoon chai overlooking tiger country at Hill Fort Kesroli to an impromptu dance party beneath Neemrana Fort Palace, a journey through Rajasthan's heritage hotels reveals how one pioneering group is keeping India's architectural past alive.

Discover the timeless elegance of Palais Amani, a beautiful 17th-century palace in Fes' UNESCO-listed medina. From exquisite Moroccan dining and suites to hammam rituals, rooftop cooking classes and guided explorations of Fes el-Bali, this boutique hotel offers an immersive blend of heritage, hospitality and refined comfort.

For the modern traveler looking to script their own epic escape, preferably without the ten-year transit time, the loss of an entire crew and some civilisation-altering PTSD, here is how to experience the world of The Odyssey on your travels this summer.

Rather than positioning itself against Marrakech, Michelin Key hotel IZZA sits in its beating, rhythmic heart. The Medina isn’t waiting beyond the threshold or reduced to a romanticised backdrop; it seeps through the doors and offers the most unforgettable escape.

The smartest travellers aren’t chasing the sun anymore, but rather choosing to step away from it and avoiding the hordes of lobster-pink tourists in the process. The Coolcation — as awkward as that moniker might be — might just be here to stay.

Within the very heart of Jaipur’s relentless pace and dynamism, there exists an oasis of calm and sophistication: The Raj Palace, one of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World’s most iconic properties, and a property where time stands still, noise fades into the distance and chaos dissipates the moment one steps through the door.

Forget beige hotel rooms with polite wallpaper. Host Unusual offers accommodations that tear up the rulebook, immerse guests in almost unimaginable ways and, frankly, make the world a much more exciting, alluring and vibrant place to uncover.

Rixos Marina – a landmark hotel on the breathlessly impressive Abu Dhabi Corniche – achieves the gold standard, matching incredibly spacious rooms, architectural bombast and a plethora of top-notch amenities with unbelievably brilliant human resources. I absolutely loved it.

If you are drawn to the idea of deserted white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, and softly rustling palm trees, let me introduce Turks and Caicos. A trip to Grand Turk grants silky soft sands, gentle breeze, soft waves and the most relaxing beach swim I have ever had the joy of experiencing.

When I told friends and family I’d be spending a chunk of late October in Yerevan, Armenia, the most common response was something along the lines of “where exactly is that, again?”

There’s luxury getaways… then there’s luxury getaways. Discover ten of the most exclusive island retreats on Earth, where the UHNW go off-grid in the utmost opulence.