Luxury Ecotourism In Central America, The World's Most Beautiful Restaurants And More Travel News
Costa Rica pioneered sustainable travel several decades ago and now some of its Central America neighbors are gaining recognition as well. For those looking to explore ecotourism in the region, the Cayuga Collection (which got its start in Costa Rica) now has sustainable luxury properties in Guatemala, Panama and Nicaragua. "Big hotel groups often won't touch places with such a strong sustainability focus," Cayuga's cofounder, Hans Pfister, tells Forbes.com. "There's a lot of hard work and effort that goes into keeping these places truly sustainable, and that goes beyond just talking about sustainability but bringing it to life."
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When your ship finally comes in, would you actually want to live on one for the rest of your life? That's the idea behind Crescent Seas, a new residential cruise line. In late 2026, Crescent Seas is launching its first "luxury condo at sea'—the Seven Seas Navigator—with 210 cabins, starting at $1.25 million for a 371-foot studio. The other units are all suites, with 12 different designs, which will be priced between $5 million and $8.5 million.
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There are plenty of lists that rank the world's best restaurants, but only the Prix Versailles—an architectural award started in 2015 with UNESCO—judges them on aesthetics. This year's selection of the World's Most Beautiful Restaurants features 16 dining establishments from Miami to Mallorca.
'More and more, museums will look at chefs differently—as if they are curating art.'This is the published version of Forbes' Passport newsletter, which offers a first-class guide to luxury travel. Click here to get it delivered to your inbox every Friday.
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With summer travel reaching its cruising altitude, airlines around the world continue to lure customers with perks and amenities. From new business class suites to helicopter service, here are some high-flying upgrades airlines are introducing this summer.
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Would you have sweeter dreams in a suite inspired by a favorite soft drink? Olipop, the prebiotic soda company, recently unveiled the Olipop Time Travel Agency in partnership with Bunkhouse Hotels. The brands transformed an Austin, Texas property into retro suites inspired by Olipop's bestselling flavors. Among the suites in the Austin Motel promotion (applications run through July 8) are the 1986 Cream Soda Suite, featuring a vibrant blue color palette; the 1995 Strawberry Vanilla Suite, a pink paradise with lava lamps and boy band posters; and the 2002 Cherry Cola Suite with bedazzled walls and bright red furnishings.
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