Nikki Ekstein

Nikki Ekstein

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The Best Hotels of 2025 Have Aged Like Fine Wines

A case for skipping the shiny new thing when you plan your next great vacation.

December 29, 2025

December 29, 2025

The Best Hotels of 2025 Have Aged Like Fine Wines

A case for skipping the shiny new thing when you plan your next great vacation.

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December 26, 2025

December 26, 2025

The Luxury Vacation Is No Longer About Escaping Your Children

Yes, traveling with kids is hard. But new hotel offerings — and shifts in how we parent — are making it a lot more fun, too

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December 5, 2025

December 5, 2025

AI Isn’t Killing Travel Agents. It’s Making Them Better

In the battle between travel agents and agentic AI, who wins? The answer is both.

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October 14, 2025

October 14, 2025

The Best New Hotel in London Fixes What’s Wrong With Luxury

Rosewood spent years transforming the old US Embassy. But its triumphs have little to do with its history.

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October 8, 2025

October 8, 2025

Michelin Wants Us to Trust Its Hotel Ratings. Should We?

Ahead of its first-ever global “key” ceremony recognizing the top hotels in the world, the French company came clean on how it makes money.

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September 20, 2025

September 20, 2025

The Next Big Things in Travel

Get ready for luxury hotel circuits and retooled wellness resorts for your next vacation

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September 8, 2025

September 8, 2025

The World’s Most Eccentric Hotelier Brings Fun Back to New York

Alan Faena’s third namesake hotel arrives in Manhattan, with a joyful exuberance that’s both pulled from the 1980s and undeniably of-the-moment.

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September 3, 2025

September 3, 2025

Five Perfect Weekend Trips to Take This Fall

These destinations offer quick doses of luxury during an otherwise busy season.

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August 12, 2025

August 12, 2025

Vail Resorts Is Introducing 50% Off Lift Tickets, CEO Says

Returning boss Rob Katz is also prioritizing changes to lodge cafeterias, as well as ski school and concierge tech, as Epic Pass sales and visitation numbers slow.

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July 12, 2025

July 12, 2025

With National Parks in Danger, Travel Companies Are Filling the Gaps

Trump’s budget bill confirmed the worst fears for America’s protected outdoor havens. Luckily, the best way to counteract the damage is to take a vacation.

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July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

A Look Inside Waldorf Astoria New York’s Eight-Year, $2 Billion Revival

The grand dame is finally ready for its next chapter. But competing with Manhattan’s best will be a matter of embracing both its past and the present.

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May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

Five Value-Packed, Under-the-Radar Vacations to Take This Summer

No crowds. Stylish hotels below $400 a night. Adventures under the midnight sun. Make summer 2025 your most awesome (and affordable) one yet.

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May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

Nine Travel Products That Will Make Summer Vacation a Breeze

The accessories, gadgets and chic new luggage that will help you travel in style this summer.

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May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

The US Is on Track to Lose $12 Billion in Travel Revenue in 2025

The United States is the only nation projected to feel an international tourism slump this year.

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April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025

One&Only Is Opening An Ultraluxury Resort in the Hudson Valley

The company’s CEO tells Pursuits about plans for a location next to the Culinary Institute of America, with restaurants and rooms he hopes will redefine the region.

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April 21, 2025

April 21, 2025

DOGE Slashed National Parks Staff. How to Have a Great Trip Anyway

With record crowds set to enjoy America’s outdoors this summer, a little strategizing can go a long way.

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April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

The Grand American Resort Is Making a Comeback—Just in Time

From sea to shining sea, lavish renovations have brought historic hotels back to their former glory.

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March 22, 2025

March 22, 2025

The Procrastinator’s Guide to Spring Break

More than 10 trip ideas, plus advice on when and how to ask for travel help.

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March 14, 2025

March 14, 2025

The Six Best Places to Travel This Spring, From the Caribbean to Spain

It’s not too late to plan a pre-summer getaway—and you can even find last-minute hotel rooms for less than $200.

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February 19, 2025

February 19, 2025

The CEO of Four Seasons Offers 10 Takeaways About White Lotus

An exclusive conversation explores how the show has affected business, what he knows about Season 3 and where Season 4 may end up being located.

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