Mary Holland
Upstate New York is having a renaissance. Here’s where to eat, shop and stay on your next trip
From boutique retailers and cosy cafés to charming countryside inns, a slate of new openings is bringing city-dwellers back to the Hudson Valley.
How Smartflyer is turning travel advice into a $1bn business
Smartflyer’s penthouse in New York’s Chelsea neighbourhood is a far cry from a traditional travel agency – indeed, it’s a rather nice place for a party. Since moving here in February 2025, the company…
How Prisca Llagostera’s boutique hotels went global
Prisca Llagostera has built distinctive hotels from Andorra to South Africa. Here, she reflects on how to run hotels continents apart while keeping a recognisable identity.
Where to shop in Manhattan now: Five multi-brand retailers worth visiting
Though several storied department stores have shut, a new crop of shops in the Big Apple is piquing interest.
After his electoral win, could Zohran Mamdani’s policies provide a template for other American cities?
Fresh off his historic victory, the Democratic mayor-elect is putting forward a series of radical policies to improve quality of life in America’s most expensive city. Could New York become a welfare state model?
The quiet luxury of Keurbooms, South Africa’s chic coastal retreat
While Europe cools, South Africa’s Garden Route is warming up. The resort town of Keurboomstrand pairs barefoot charm with elegant polish, whitewashed villas, wine you’ll want to ship home and endless Indian Ocean horizons.
Upping the ante: Four of the best new restaurant openings around the world
Our pick of the best new openings, from a one-stop shop in central London to tastes of Mexico in Paris and the seaside in the city.
Studio Museum’s return is finally giving Harlem the cultural space it deserves
As the geopolitical and creative landscape of the US grows even more precarious, a clutch of promising new museums have still found a way to open in the Big Apple.
Take a tour of The Shelborne, a freshly revamped art deco hotel in South Beach, Florida
Just steps from the sea, the refurbished institution is the latest in a series of Miami hotels that have been given a new lease of life.
The Waldorf Astoria’s lavish renovation blends its original splendour with gorgeous modern luxury
Beloved by its famed guests and for its much-aped style, a return after an eight-year renovation means the Waldorf’s salad days could well be ahead of it.
