Forbes Travel Guide’s Top Palm Beach Hotels

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Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach

When Standard Oil cofounder Henry Flagler extended his railroad to South Florida in the 1890s, Palm Beach became America’s first luxury resort destination. More than a century later, the posh barrier island along Florida’s east coast is still drawing elite travelers, particularly those who want to do business at Mar-a-Lago. The editors of Forbes Travel Guide recently unveiled their list of the best Palm Beach hotels, including The Breakers, The Colony and the Four Seasons Palm Beach.

The Britannic Explorer Luxury Train Is Ready To Roll

The Britannic Explorer, the first luxury sleeper train to tour through England and Wales, made its inaugural journey in late July, marking a new milestone for British railways. Belmond, the LVMH-owned travel brand behind the new train, operates Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, The Royal Scotsman, and the British Pullman. The Britannic Explorer features eight cars with 18 suites, a spa, a bar and two glamorous dining cars.

Inside Christian Louboutin’s New Portuguese Villas

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In 2023, billionaire shoe designer Christian Louboutin opened his first boutique hotel, the 13-room Vermelho Melides on Portugal’s Alentejo coast. This summer, Louboutin expanded his hospitality brand with the addition of two new villas—one that sleeps four and one that can accommodate up to six guests—for well-heeled (and red-soled) travelers who want a little more room and privacy.

“I still have my feet on the ground. I just wear better shoes.”

— Oprah Winfrey

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