By Shilo Urban
The world’s largest sailing yacht ever sets sail in the Caribbean this October. Stretching 722 feet from bow to stern, the Orient Express Corinthian brings refined Art Deco style to the high seas — along with a Paris-themed cabaret and music recording studio. The largest suite clocks in at 2,476 square feet, and three massive masts top out at 328 feet above the waterline (but don’t worry, they tilt for passing under bridges).
Can stem cell injections, hyperbaric oxygen treatments, and electromagnetic pulsations really extend your life? Find out at TheLifeCo, the cutting-edge longevity resort that just debuted on the posh Caribbean island of St. Lucia. From blood infusions to daily check-ins with doctors, this med spa offers all the latest therapies, including 15 treatments that you won’t find anywhere else.
Upgrade your adventures in the Land Down Under with Journey Beyond’s opulent new train cabins, which feature private in-suite dining, personal butler service, and a curated bar stocked with your favorite goodies — plus Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année poured the entire way. Itineraries range from quick two-night jaunts along Australia’s southeastern coast to longer trips across the continent.
Hunt for truffles, harvest olive oil, and ride horses through vineyards at Tuscany’s newest hotel, Chapter Chianti. Opening in June in a restored 16th-century village — the entire village — the design-forward retreat boasts a Michelin-starred chef and a travertine-lined spa: conscious luxury with modern Italian style.
All 326 shore excursions come standard as part of the Regent Seven Seas’ just-announced Eras of Exploration 2029 world cruise, a 150-day expedition that sails to all seven continents. You’ll visit 31 countries and travel 37,000 nautical miles onboard the all-suite, all-balcony, ultra-luxe Seven Seas Mariner.
Do the best things come in small packages? They do at The Hôtel Lili in Beverly Hills, a 1930s private residence that’s recently transformed into a 44-room boutique hideaway. In a neighborhood known for flashy hotels, this understated, European-inspired hotel feels more like the intimate pied-à-terre of your fabulous Parisian friend.
United Airlines has started rolling out new Polaris Studio suites, “business-plus,” front-row seats with 27-inch 4K screens, caviar service, high-end skincare, and privacy doors. Now flying on brand-new 787-9s serving intercontinental flights such as San Francisco to Singapore, with many more routes to come — another play in the escalating “suite wars” that are transforming long-haul air travel.