Work, then play

Bleisure

Bleisure travel, done properly: how to extend a work trip into a weekend break without falling foul of company policy, the destinations where an extra day pays off, and hotels that work as well for a Monday meeting as a Sunday off. Practical guidance on planning, packing and expenses for the trip that mixes business with leisure.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection partners with designer Johanna Ortiz for a limited-time Ilma takeover in 2026, transforming the Pool Deck and Observation Terrace with custom prints, cocktails and boutique fashion.
Bleisure

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and Johanna Ortiz unveil first designer takeover at sea

By Andrea Thompson · February 20, 2026
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Bleisure

Crillon le Brave Unveils New Season of Holistic Retreats and Spa Experiences

By Andrea Thompson · February 19, 2026
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Destinations

AlUla Shines as World’s Third-largest Dark Sky Park: From Ramadan Stargazing Traditions to DarkSky Certification

By Andrea Thompson · February 19, 2026
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Marriott Bonvoy Launches Exclusive One-Point Festival Experiences at the World’s Biggest Music Events

By Andrea Thompson · February 19, 2026
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Circuit De Barcelona-Catalunya Secures Formula 1 Future Through 2032

By Andrea Thompson · February 18, 2026
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Aromatherapy Wellbeing Retreat at Sancreed House Retreat

By Andrea Thompson · February 18, 2026
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Destinations

Introducing Burgundy’s new Blackcurrant Route (Route du Cassis)

By Andrea Thompson · February 17, 2026
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News

The “Third Space” Revolution: Home House Unveils a Rebrand to Bridge the Gap Between Modern Work and Social Connection

By Andrea Thompson · February 17, 2026
For business travellers who measure destinations not just by meeting rooms but by meaning, Papua New Guinea offers something exceptionally rare: culture that is not curated for display, but lived in real time.
Destinations

Papua New Guinea’s festival season: a journey into living culture

By Andrea Thompson · February 17, 2026
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Destinations

Belmond Unveils New Italian Rail Journeys for 2026 — Including an Exclusive Pompeii Experience

By Andrea Thompson · February 16, 2026
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Destinations

Louisville, Kentucky: A Premier Global Sports Tourism Destination

By Andrea Thompson · February 16, 2026
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Bleisure

Raffles Hotels & Resorts Unveils ‘The Butler Did It Collection,’Available Exclusively At Printemps

By Andrea Thompson · February 16, 2026