Bangkok and Pattaya, back to back: the Thailand trip I’d plan again

Most people treat Bangkok and Pattaya as an either/or. I did them back to back on my last trip, three days in the city...

Geneva’s Fondation Martin Bodmer Reopens with a Journey Through 5,000 Years of the Written Word

Geneva may be best known for its lakefront setting, international institutions and watchmaking heritage, but one of the city’s most fascinating cultural attractions offers...

Cataract Surgery Recovery: A Guide for Travelers

Cataract surgery recovery often has to fit around a calendar, because a family visit, a cruise or a long-planned trip is already booked for...

Pedal Assist & Sensor Technology: Why the TK2 Pro Sets a New Standard for Modern E‑Trikes

Electric trikes have evolved rapidly over the past five years, but nowhere has the transformation been more dramatic than in pedal‑assist and sensor technology....

The Enduring Appeal of Elegant Travel

You step onto the sun-drenched terrace, leaving the noise of daily routine far behind you. True elegance in travel transcends high thread counts and...

Six Steps to Planning a Month in Porto

A month is the right length of time for Porto. Three nights is enough for most city breaks, and in Porto that buys you the...

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The Art of Souvenir Collecting: How to Display Memories from Your Wine Country Travels

Some travel souvenirs get used once and forgotten. Others somehow stay around for years. Wine country tends to produce quite a few of the...

Staycation Guide: Top Dog-Friendly Boutique Stays and Scenic Walks

Taking the dog on a UK staycation sounds simple enough. Find a nice hotel. Find somewhere good to walk. Pack the dog’s things. Done....

Ring Road by Motorhome: A First-Timer’s Guide to Driving Iceland’s Route 1

Iceland's Ring Road covers roughly 828 miles of coastline, lava fields, glaciers, and small fishing towns. For many travelers, it represents one of the...

Meet the Experts Behind Seabourn’s 2026–2027 Antarctica Expeditions

An Antarctic expedition can begin with the spectacle of ice and open water, but the people guiding the journey help reveal what lies behind...

Top 10 Destinations to Visit in November

November is one of the smartest months of the year to travel. The summer crowds have gone home, the holiday rush has not yet...

How to Travel with a Service Dog on a Plane

Key Takeaways Under United States Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, only dogs individually trained to perform specific tasks for an individual with a disability qualify...

Planning a Taipei Escape from Jakarta: Flights, Food and Culture

Taipei offers plenty for a long weekend from Jakarta: night markets, hillside tea houses and museums connected by a convenient metro network. Airport rail...

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Awarded Two MICHELIN Keys

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the Grande Dame of Vietnamese hospitality, has been awarded Two MICHELIN Keys in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide, in a promotion...

Planning a Move Abroad Without Leaving Loose Ends

Moving abroad involves much more than booking a flight and finding somewhere to live. You may also need to close accounts, deal with your...

DRIFT Travel Magazine: Your Guide to Luxury Travel

DRIFT Travel Magazine is a luxury travel magazine covering the world's finest hotels, resorts, and vacation destinations. Since 2016, our editors have brought readers inside standout properties across Europe, the Caribbean, Asia & the Pacific, the Middle East, and beyond — from boutique island resorts to five-star city hotels.

Beyond hotel reviews, DRIFT explores every side of the luxury travel lifestyle: cruise vacations, private tours, culinary travel, wellness retreats, adventure trips, destination weddings, and the latest travel gear and travel fashion. Whether you're planning a honeymoon in the Maldives, a safari in Tanzania, or a Mediterranean cruise, our travel guides and destination features help you decide where to go next.

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