General Managers used to be the heart of luxury hotels — visible, hands-on, and quietly running the show. Now? You’re more likely to find some of them at influencer brunches in Milan than greeting guests in their lobbies. Is this the new normal? Editorial out Now. #LuxuryTravel

Coming soon…#LuxuryTravel #LuxuryHotels

The Fufu group is behind a small chain of modern #ryokan reinventing the genre for today’s traveller. I escaped the crowds of #Kyoto for their outpost in #Nara. Does they really strike the right balance between tradition and modernity?Find out in our Modern Ryokan issue out today

Four Seasons isn’t exactly known for pushing boundaries these days, and with a few exceptions, rarely surprises. But their new Osaka property caught my eye — more specifically, its dedicated #ryokan floor. A gimmick? Or something more thoughtful? #LuxuryTravel #LuxuryHotels

A traditional ryokan stay? Charming, yes. But also faintly exhausting. Futons at dusk. Set meal times. In this new issue, I explore four modern takes on the ryokan—some thoughtful, others less convincing. #LuxuryTravel #LuxuryHotels #Japan #gallivantersguide

Impressions of my recent stay at Capella #Shanghai. #LuxuryHotels #LuxuryTravel #gallivantersguide

Should you travel all the way to Lijiang in Yunnan to stay at Amandayan? Answer in an upcoming issue of The Guide. #Aman #LuxuryTravel #LuxuryHotels #Chinatravel

Corinthia— not a group known for its exciting hotels — is going full high-end with major openings and Simon Casson as CEO. Flash in the pan or the real deal? My review of Corinthia Bucharest out in an upcoming issue. #Corinthia #Bucharest #LuxuryTravel #gallivantersguide

Once: a gesture that said you matter. Now: an “arrival amenity” with a bill attached. The end of the free welcome in luxury hotels in our latest editorial. #LuxuryTravel #hospitality #gallivantersguide

.Condé Nast Traveller ‘best hotels in Lisbon’ list published in June, included places not even open. Tarabel opens in September. Not the first time either: they once listed Casa Fortunato, though it had been shut for 2 years. Today it’s Sublime Lisboa. Accuracy isn’t their strong point.

The Gallivanter’s Guide has a new home. Sharper, faster, easier to use. Still saying what others won’t. 👉 gallivantersguide.com #LuxuryTravel #LuxuryHotels

Our latest editorial is live. ✍️ From London to Tokyo, Aegean to India — readers share hotel feedback that dazzled, divided & surprised. It’s candid, unfiltered, and every Member’s favourite section. #gallivantersguide #LuxuryTravel #LuxuryHotels

Our review of Casa Gangotena, a Relais & Châteaux property in #Quito #Ecuador soon in The Guide. #LuxuryHotels #LuxuryTravel

My review of #Ecuador’s best hotels, lodges, and haciendas in in an upcoming issue of The Guide. #LuxuryHotels #LuxuryTravel #SouthAmerica

A pool penthouse in Phang Nga Bay, a rainforest legend in #Langkawi, the sprawling Layan Residences in #Phuket — and a pause at the Four Seasons #KualaLumpur . Worth the detour? You’ll find out inside this month’s issue. #LuxuryTravel #LuxuryHotels #gallivantersguide

At one of the most expensive hotels in the country, I was handed an iPad to fill out my details — again — while a bellboy poured champagne. Later I learned turndown service was optional. The Great Expectation Heist editorial out now #gallivantersguide #LuxuryTravel

Bali is getting harder to love — but not impossible. In our latest issue, I revisit The Legian, The Club by The Legian, Amandari, and others to see what remains of the island’s original spirit. The answers, as always, are nuanced. #Bali #LuxuryTravel #gallivantersguide

In our latest #Bali issue, we return to The Legian, explore the calm of Soori Bali, the theatre of Capella Ubud, Hoshinoya Bali, and Amandari. Every review is written from experience — independent, and unfiltered. #LuxuryTravel