Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises is unveiling a first look at its Star Seeker – a 224-guest, brand-new ship that will debut in January of 2026. Star Seeker will have 112 spacious suites, all but ten featuring a full private veranda or floor-to-ceiling infinity window. The ship also boasts five dining options (all are included in Windstar’s cruise fare), a full-service spa with a grand entrance from the deck above, a fitness facility, and a fresh take on the line’s iconic Watersports Platform, which turns the ocean into an infinity pool by letting guests access the sea directly from the ship.

Royal Mansour Marrakech, Morocco, has been named winner of the No.3 Gin Art of Hospitality Award, the first special award announced in advance of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024 awards ceremony. The No.3 Gin Art of Hospitality Award was voted for by the 600-strong voters who make up The World’s 50 Best Hotels Academy, who were each asked to name the property where they received their single-best hospitality experience within the 18-month voting period. This is the first of two special awards to be announced in the weeks leading up to the glittering awards ceremony taking place on 17 September at London’s historic Guildhall, where the list of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024 will be revealed.

Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, has announced a new program of immersive itineraries available on Seabourn Quest as the ship explores Australia & New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii and the Panama Canal from December 2025 to April 2026. Seabourn Quest will sail a total of 22 itineraries with 46 destinations in 13 countries, including a new series of 10-day voyages sailing roundtrip from Papeete (Tahiti) that provide a full immersion in French Polynesia.

What makes a trip an experience? What makes a date on the calendar more than a marker of the seasons to become a lifelong memory shaped by the unexpected?  Whether it’s an elegant getaway for two at a snowy retreat, a few days exploring a new city with close friends, or a family adventure in a seaside escape, it’s never too early to get ahead of the crowd and lock in plans to give oneself the early gift of anticipation. From moments alone to celebrations together, here is a peek into dreams of the extraordinary that become reality at Four Seasons, where every stay is a stay like no other.

Renowned luxury rainforest resort, The Datai Langkawi, has launched ‘Consciously Datai’, a package designed to inspire participation by guests in its vital regeneration projects and empower them to make a positive contribution. Engaging activities encourage a deeper connection with nature and support guests in discovering the serenity of the rainforest, encompassing native tree planting, upcycling workshops, a behind-the-scenes tour of the resort’s sustainability operation, and expert-led jungle walks.

Dusit Thani Kyoto, a luxury urban oasis operated by Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has been named among the first hotels in the world to receive a coveted Michelin Key from the Michelin Guide 2024.