Planning a BVI Yacht Charter: What a Week on the Water Really Looks Like

The British Virgin Islands have been the default answer to "where should we charter" for about forty years, and the reason is geography rather...

Velas Weddings Brings Claudia Arce Bridal Couture to Three Mexican Resorts

A destination wedding brings together more than a ceremony and a change of scenery. Welcome cocktails, rehearsal dinners and time spent with family and...

Susana Balbo and Ana Lovaglio: A Mother-Daughter Vision for Mendoza Wine Travel

In Mendoza, a glass of wine can be the beginning of a much larger story. For pioneering Argentine winemaker Susana Balbo and her daughter,...

Silesia by Car: How Poland’s Industrial Heartland Became a Road Trip Worth Taking

Poland’s best-known road trips usually lead toward the Baltic coast, the Tatra Mountains or the lakes of Masuria. Upper Silesia rarely appears at the...

AmaMaya to Bring a New Luxury River Cruise Experience to the Mekong in 2027

Travelers looking to explore Vietnam and Cambodia by river will have a new option beginning in January 2027, when AmaWaterways introduces AmaMaya, a 120-passenger ship...

Beyond Gaudí and the Prado: Discover Spain Through Its Most Iconic Dishes

You may know Barcelona’s iconic architectural landmarks (such as the Basílica de la Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló, la Casa Milà, to name a few...

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Venice Reconsidered: Finding Room to Slow Down in the Floating City

Venice in June comes with certain expectations: crowded bridges, packed piazzas and little room to pause. When DRIFT publisher Steve Drake arrived at the...

EXPLORA III Makes First Québec City Visit During Inaugural Season

Québec City became a new port of call for EXPLORA III this week as the ship made its first visit during its inaugural season. The Port of...

New South Pacific Voyage Links Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and Wallis and Futuna

Traveling between South Pacific islands usually means piecing together flights and separate stays. A new Heritage Expeditions voyage offers another approach: 11 days by small ship...

Montara Hotel Opens in Costa Rica’s Heredia Mountains

Travelers flying into Costa Rica often move quickly from the Central Valley toward the coast, cloud forest or volcanoes. A newly opened hotel in...

Travel Essentials for Exploring New Destinations

Good trips start before the flight. Most problems abroad trace back to small planning gaps. An expired passport, a dead phone, or the wrong...

Nepal in Style: Heritage Hotels, Mountain Lodges and Helicopter Days

Nepal's premium travel runs on four things: heritage hotels in the Kathmandu Valley, boutique mountain lodges with Himalayan views, helicopter days to Everest and...

What Older Travelers Should Check Before Planning an Extended Trip

An extended trip can be one of the best parts of retirement, whether it means spending a month exploring Europe, visiting family across the...

Best Apostille Services for U.S. Documents Used Abroad

Using U.S. documents overseas can involve more than simply getting an apostille. The correct process depends on who issued the document and where it...

Dalhousie Castle Reopens Near Edinburgh After Major Restoration

A castle stay within reach of Edinburgh now comes with a new look. Dalhousie Castle, an 800-year-old landmark in Midlothian, has reopened following a...

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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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