Forbes Travel Guide

Luxury Under the Microscope: How Forbes Travel Guide Rates Hotels

If luxury hotels had final exams, Forbes Travel Guide would be the impeccably dressed inspector quietly taking notes in the corner while everyone else nervously polishes the silverware one more time. For more than six decades, Forbes Travel Guide has…

traveling solo in Venice

Tips for traveling solo

Traveling solo is one of the most liberating things you can do. No compromises, no debates over “just one more museum,” no waiting while someone repacks their suitcase for the third time. Just you, your curiosity, and the delicious freedom…

Prince's Palace, Monaco

A Day Wandering Monaco: From Medieval Fortresses to Billionaire Skyscrapers

Monaco is roughly two square kilometres, which means you can walk across the country faster than it takes to lose €50 at the casino. But despite its toy-sized geography, the principality packs eight centuries of architectural ambition into a very…

Hotel du Paris, Monaco

Best Bed: Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, Monaco

Opened in 1864, Hôtel de Paris was built with a clear purpose: to accommodate the wealthy guests drawn to the newly established Casino de Monte-Carlo across the square. From the outset, the hotel was conceived as part of the casino…

Lucca at night

Day Trips From Florence

Florence may be the heart of the Renaissance, but some of Tuscany’s most memorable experiences lie just beyond the city walls. Within a short drive, you can find yourself walking medieval streets, tasting world-class wines, exploring ancient towns, or floating…

me with my passports

The Travel Mistakes We All Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Even the most well-travelled among us have made a few questionable decisions along the way. I’ve stayed in more hotels than I can count, crossed more borders than I remember, and yet I still learn something new on almost every…