Elite Traveler

10/09/2025

Inside the Elite Traveler x Spear’s cocktail party aboard Heesen’s superyacht Agnetha, where we raised a glass to another great week at the Monaco Yacht Show.

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10/08/2025

Spain’s wine routes guide visitors through the country’s finest wineries and vineyards, from Rioja and Ribera del Duero to Madrid.

Explore our favorite wine routes in Spain, taking you through the country’s most scenic vineyards and world-class wineries.

10/06/2025

By now the world knows of the seismic steps Saudi Arabia is taking to redefine its economy through Vision 2030.

The pace of development is so fast even locals struggle to keep up, with new openings and announcements happening all the time.

Last year saw a record 29.7 million international tourists, a remarkable figure for a nation that only reopened to visitors in 2019.

Giga-projects like the 105-mile-long Line grab headlines, we explore the Kingdom’s recent and upcoming developments – from the ancient oasis of AlUla to Riyadh’s bustling financial district and the rising Jeddah Tower – including where to stay and the projects shaping Saudi Arabia's future.

From Maraya to the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia's tourist landscape is vast. With the Kingdom on a global stage, we share how to do it best.

10/05/2025

For the first installment of our new car column, View from the Road, Ben Oliver puts this old-school rebel to the test.

In the first instalment of our new car column, View from the Road, we put an old-school off-roader through its paces.

10/03/2025

In her new weekly column for Elite Traveler, author and drinks writer Alice Lascelles takes us island-hopping through the Hebrides. Home to heavyweights such as Ardbeg and Laphroaig, these islands also host smaller distilleries, which are well worth seeking out.

Author and drinks writer Alice Lascelles heads to Scotland in search of local treasure on The Hebridean Whisky Trail.

10/02/2025

Gordon & MacPhail has unveiled Artistry in Oak, making history as the first scotch whisky to reach 85 years old. The whisky, presented in a striking, sculptural bottle, is among the most expensive single malts on the market, priced at $170,000. With only 125 bottles released, we were one of the first to get a taste.

To find out more and read our full report, click here: https://elitetraveler.com/finest-dining/wines-and-spirits/gordon-macphail-unveil-the-worlds-oldest-scotch-whisky

10/01/2025

Welcome to Ojai, the quaint, breezy township just 90 minutes north of Los Angeles.

While the enchanting valley has long drawn film industry Angelenos, the past five years have seen A-listers such as Anne Hathaway, Donald Glover and Charlize Theron making the move. To cater to this new wave, a tranche of new restaurants, hotels and shops has sprung up, joining the town’s beloved longtime favorites.

To read our insider’s guide, click here: https://elitetraveler.com/travel/guide-to-ojai-california

09/30/2025

From her little atelier – which is part of the fabric of the Ponte Vecchio, Florence's oldest bridge built in 1345 – Elisa Piccini, fourth-generation owner and goldsmith of Fratelli Piccini, crafts one-of-a-kind jewels.

One of the few shops on the bridge still home to a working goldsmith, Fratelli Piccini remains the last of the area’s institutions producing high jewelry entirely in-house.

https://elitetraveler.com/shopping-lifestyle/jewelry/the-ponte-vecchios-hidden-atelier

09/29/2025

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Virginia’s Allegheny Mountains, The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa is where new family traditions are born and cherished memories take root.

Each winter, the resort transforms into a festive wonderland, where you can enjoy old-fashioned fun like s’mores by the fire and gingerbread house decorating, along with Homestead traditions like Bedtime Stories with Santa’s Elf and photos with Santa.

Set against the of Virginia’s Allegheny Mountains, The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa is where new holiday traditions are born.

09/28/2025

Fans of Bermondsey’s Trivet will be delighted to hear that Labombe, its laid-back little sister, is now open. The restaurant brings its signature relaxed approach to fine dining to the bright lights of Mayfair. We sampled the a la carte menu during opening week.

https://elitetraveler.com/finest-dining/restaurants-finest-dining/labombe-restaurant-opening-london