Travel Issue 2026 Landing Page

We've entered peak vacation season, and whether you're polishing up your itinerary or simply looking for inspiration, there's so much in store here. We may be reporting on the chicest hotel openings across the globe—from Kyoto to Cap Ferret—but we're also spotlighting places closer to home, like the underrated island lapping up all the Hamptons buzz this summer, that will make a seat on the Amtrak look just as enticing as a transcontinental flight. If you are going international, we're unlocking the makeup secrets that will all but guarantee a winning passport photo and queuing up some of the fashion world's favorite art and design landmarks—like the site of Louis Vuitton's cruise 2017 show in Brazil—worth trekking across the world for. As for what you'll wear and how you'll pack it all? Look no further than the best pieces of luggage our team tested out across over 25k flight miles and the trends we handpicked to go inside them based on where you're heading. So unzip your suitcases, and file your PTO requests. Once you dive in, you'll want to be going places.

Senior Fashion Editor

The Most Stylish Weekend Trips From NYC and L.A.

Sometimes, the best trips happen right in your backyard just a short drive or train ride away. Here, we're uncovering the rising destinations where insiders are heading on their long weekends—from the underrated alt to Montauk to the hotel that's bringing renewed buzz to Ojai.

SIR $520

Le Sundial $975

KHAITE $480

COS $41

Alaïa $1300

Dôen $260

Reformation $198

Burberry x Hunza G $475

FRANCHISE SPOTLIGHT:

LOCALS ONLY

Locals Only is where notable locals in the style space share a tight list of their top recommendations of what to see, eat, and shop in their home city. They uncover off-the-radar recs that you won't find in your average guidebook, resulting in digestible mini guides revealing where the city's most fashionable residents are actually hanging out.

MILAN, ITALY

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

World's Best New Hotels

Lakefront glamour, seaside charm, mountaintop comfort—my list has a little something for everyone. With a keen focus on chic interior design, unique architecture, and beautiful views, my favorite posh new properties include a private-island escape on the French Riviera, a restored Italian castle from the Middle Ages, and an elegant Four Seasons opening.

FRANCHISE SPOTLIGHT:

In this series of curated travel guides, we're deep-diving into the destinations the fashion set loves. Consider this your download on everything from the chicest stays to the most memorable meals and perfect travel wardrobe, all vetted by stylish locals and well-traveled fashion folks.

WWW TRAVELS

From Sardinia to South Beach, I'm Crowning These the 8 Most Stylish Hotels of 2026

Here It Is: The Ideal 10-Piece Summer Travel Wardrobe for 2026

All My Fashion Friends Told Me to Stay at This Buzzy Hotel in Mallorca, and They Were So Right

“ [The] White Lotus brought travelers to Sicily, but for those seeking the country's best beaches, it's time to board a flight to a different island. Sardinia's trending hard for white sand and turquoise water, excellent dining, serious mountain trekking, and a flourish of luxury stays.

“ The charming yet luxurious resort has become somewhat of a haven for celebrities with impeccable taste. Gwyneth Paltrow called it 'one of [her] favorite places on Earth.'

TUSCANY, ITALY

7 Art and Architecture Landmarks Worth Traveling the Globe For

We're uncovering the artistic destinations worth building an entire itinerary around—from Pierre Cardin's famed Bubble House in the French Riviera to the Brazilian museum where Louis Vuitton staged its cruise 2017 show to the "art island" fashion editors visit for inspiration when they're in Japan.

The It Items Defining the Most Stylish Vacations

These are the hot designer buys every fashion person is packing on vacation. Shop everything from the cult sunglasses that are already selling out to the logo-printed swimsuit unequivocally earning It status. These are the exact items making cameos at the most in-the-know travel destinations this summer.

The Best Luggage of 2026, Reviewed

Not to be dramatic, but luggage can make or break a travel day, so we did some trial and error ourselves. Our editors put an assortment of carry-ons, checked bags, weekenders, and toiletry kits to the test for their recent trips around the world. Get their honest assessments and see how the functional yet stylish items look IRL.

The Only Trends to Pack on Vacation

Not all summer destinations are the same. A weekend in Nantucket calls for sleep dresses and canvas totes, while Mallorca wants airy pieces and tasseled pouches. Wherever you're planning to spend your OOO days, this guide curates the mood, wardrobe, and essentials to match.

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9 Makeup Secrets to Unlock the Most Flattering Passport Photo

Is wearing a full beat in your passport photo absolutely necessary? Of course not. But you'll carry this ID for the next 10 years, so here's an artist-led guide to sculpting your features for the camera—fluorescent lighting be damned.

Every Cultural Event Worth Traveling For This Summer

Here's the download on all the frequent flyer–worthy events of the season—from the FIFA World Cup to Harry Styles's MSG residency. Inside, discover our setlist predictions for Ariana Grande's Eternal Sunshine Tour, celeb-approved US Open tennis 'fits, L.A.'s buzziest hotels, and the chic Parisian art exhibit New Yorkers are booking flights for.

Passport or Not, This Collection Will Make You Feel Like You're On Vacation