Embarking on a Mekong River cruise, Christy Spring observes Laos at a crossroads. Ancient rituals converge with burgeoning luxury travel and bold infrastructure projects, signalling a nation on the cusp of a potential tourism boom
Joe Minihane immerses himself in Mother Earth on a trip into the heart of Chile’s Los Lagos region. He discovers a destination that puts nature front and centre while giving equal billing to both luxury and adventure
Molly Codyre heads to Slovenia, which is often overlooked in favour of neighbouring Italy, and discovers its food and drink scene is as good as the country is beautiful, with one chef, Ana Roš, leading the charge
Where jungle waterfalls meet barefoot luxury, Phang Nga offers a quieter slice of Thailand – all hushed temples, hidden beaches and resorts that feel more like private dreamscapes
Lost luggage, scorching heat and 200km of sand: our writer takes on Namibia’s Race to the Wreck, running across the Namib Naukluft Desert to the legendary Eduard Bohlen shipwreck
Rob Crossan recounts his experience as a visually impaired travel writer and interrogates what luxury means for the disabled during a visit to one of the United Kingdom’s grande dame hotels: the Four Seasons Hampshire
Whether it’s clifftop castles, Michelin-starred meals or a dram by a roaring fire, Scotland’s luxury hotels offer something for every kind of indulgence. From Highland retreats to city stays, these are the finest places to bed down in style
There are some hotels across the world that truly embody a sense of luxury, where history steeps the walls and the edifice has stood the test of time. Molly Codyre seeks out the greatest grande dame hotels from Singapore to Brazil
In a world where extended lifespans meet dwindling healthspans, innovative biohacking retreats and breakthrough longevity protocols are attempting to redefine the process of ageing, writes Christy Spring
In our Spring issue of Escapism, we explore what luxury travel looks like in 2025, tapping into emerging trends from eco-conscious escapes to biohacking, grande dame hotels, and luxury Scottish retreats. Our writers head to far-flung corners of the globe: cruising the Mekong through remote Laotian communities aboard a boutique river boat; witnessing the White Lotus effect unfold in Phang Nga, Thailand; venturing into the underexplored Los Lagos region of Chile; and crossing the stark beauty of Namibia’s Namib Desert and Skeleton Coast.
