LuxeGetaways Magazine

Widow’s Bay may be fictional, but the atmospheric New England setting behind one of television’s biggest shows is very real. Fresh off a history-making night at the 2026 Emmy Awards, the Apple TV horror-comedy gives travelers another reason to head to the Massachusetts coast for a fall escape. The series won six awards during the Sept. 14 Emmy telecast, including Outstanding Comedy Series, bringing its total to 14 Emmys for its first season.

The Caribbean has no shortage of extraordinary resorts, but its most exclusive escapes offer something increasingly rare: genuine seclusion. Across private islands, protected coastlines, remote beaches, and sprawling tropical estates, a select collection of resorts has elevated the traditional Caribbean getaway with remarkable accommodations, highly personalized service, and settings that let you truly disappear.

Few cities have transformed their culinary identity as dramatically as Las Vegas. Once known primarily for celebrity chefs and lavish casino buffets, the city has evolved into one of the world’s premier dining destinations, where legendary tasting menus, glamorous supper clubs, and innovative chef-driven concepts exist side by side.

Once the country’s capital and a pivotal stop at the eastern end of the Silk Road, Nara has long captivated travelers with its profound heritage. Adding to the allure of this majestic city is Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara, a co-branded endeavor between Mori Trust Group’s bespoke SUI brand and Marriott International’s esteemed The Luxury Collection. As Japan’s first permanent capital, Nara occupies a singular place in the country’s cultural story.

Christmas in the United Kingdom has a particular kind of magic. Historic castles, sprawling country estates, stone cottages, and secluded Highland retreats become even more atmospheric when fireplaces are lit, and the surrounding countryside settles into winter.

Washington produces many of its celebrated wine grapes east of the Cascade Mountains. Between 2000 and 2020, Woodinville’s wine industry flourished, transforming the community into a major Washington wine destination alongside Yakima Valley and Walla Walla. Less than 30 miles from downtown Seattle, Woodinville now offers far more than tasting rooms. The area boasts acclaimed wineries, chef-driven restaurants, wellness experiences, and creative ways to explore Washington wine.

Loreto, Mexico, is preparing to welcome a significant new addition to its growing luxury travel scene. Opening in February 2027, Mailena will become the destination’s first adults-only wellness resort, bringing personalized longevity programs, contemporary Mexican design, and restorative accommodations to the shores of the Sea of Cortez.

Miami has become one of the country’s most exciting dining cities, with a restaurant scene that extends well beyond its longstanding reputation for glamour and nightlife. Michelin-starred tasting menus now share the spotlight with extravagant steakhouses, destination Italian restaurants, exceptional Mediterranean cooking, and glamorous spaces that turn dinner into a night out.

Some hotels impress through their location, their service, or the sheer beauty of their design. Raffles Doha delivers all three at a level few properties can match. Rising above Lusail Marina inside the instantly recognizable Katara Towers, Qatar’s first all-suite hotel is a striking expression of modern Arabian luxury, filled with soaring architectural details, highly individualized accommodations, ambitious restaurants, and one of the most extensive wellness programs in the region.

There are luxury resorts that offer privacy, and then there is Ambergris Cay, an all-inclusive private island resort spanning 1,100 acres in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Accessible by private plane and home to just 29 bungalows plus 11 private villas, the property has the space and limited number of accommodations to create a degree of seclusion that has become increasingly rare in the Caribbean.