From longevity retreats and contrast therapy to ancient ceremonies and community-led healing, these are the wellness travel trends redefining how, why and where we journey in 2026.
Read more - From longevity retreats and contrast therapy to ancient ceremonies and community-led healing, these are the wellness travel trends redefining how, why and where we journey in 2026.
While Florence has one foot rooted in Renaissance splendour, the other strides out into a future filled with some of the world’s finest food, music and fashion. Make your base at Villa San Michele, then explore our guide to the city’s best kept secrets.
Read more - An Insider’s Guide to Florence
Drawing inspiration from a broad sweep of theatrical history – from Shakespeare to Laurence Olivier – director Baz Luhrmann and cinematic designer Catherine Martin have created a dazzling new private dining carriage for the British Pullman. Here, we explore the story, process and craft behind the carriage Celia.
Read more - Celia, the British Pullman Carriage by Baz Luhrmann & Catherine Martin
Thebe Magugu is one of South Africa’s most celebrated fashion designers and he’s now making his first foray into interior design at Belmond’s Cape Town landmark, Mount Nelson. We sat down with the prolific polymath to hear about the care and craft behind his suite design, as well as his vision for a new cultural institute to sit alongside it.
Read more - Interview: Meet Thebe Magugu
There is something about a tropical climate that instantly lifts your mood – so dress to match your serotonin levels. Style expert Osman Ahmed leads us through the do’s and don’ts of a tropical holiday to the Caribbean coast of Mexico, as part of our ‘Location Dressing’ series.
Read more - What to Wear in the Mexican Caribbean
“Human encounters are truly magical.” In an era shaped by artificial intelligence and rapid technological change, this reflection by Chinese artist Wu Jian’an feels quietly radical. It also serves as the emotional core of 500 Brushstrokes in Peru, his ambitious travelogue and participatory art project, soon to be exhibited at Art SG Singapore.
Read more - How 500 Brushstrokes Become One
Italy’s ultimate retreat and Renaissance haven, Villa San Michele occupies a privileged perch on the hills overlooking Florence. Set within the original monastery and gardens, every space is designed to deepen the connection to Florence’s breathtaking landscape and rich culture. Discover the artisans reviving this Renaissance legend, reopening in Spring 2026 after a complete renovation.
Read more - The Artisans Reimagining Florence’s Finest Hotel
A touch of decadence in a single-serving cup, these esquites with bone marrow are a reminder that Mexican street food doesn’t always need to be minimal or pure – it can also be fun, a little wild and exactly what you want when the day gets too serious.
Read more - Recipe: Esquites with Marrow
With our properties situated across some of the world’s most culturally rich destinations, our 2026 calendar highlights must-see music festivals, art fairs and luxury travel experiences around the globe.
Read more - Belmond’s 2026 Culture Calendar
It’s the one place in the world where it’s impossible to be overdressed. Style expert Osman Ahmed reveals her top tips on what to wear on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train, as part of our ‘Location Dressing’ series.
Read more - What to Wear on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Discover how artist Anna Deller-Yee reinterprets Belmond’s iconic gardens – from bergamot to jasmine – in a limited-edition festive candle and trinket tray celebrating global biodiversity.
Read more - Where Nature Blossoms into Art
Most beaches meet the sea, however, this one greets the sky. Stake your spot at Collata Beach on Lake Titicaca’s Taquile Island, where Belmond’s Andean Explorer is offering a rare trip to the shore at an altitude of nearly 4,000 metres.
Read more - Hello From the World’s Highest Beach
The Belmond Photographic Residency, now in its second year, has crowned a new winner. Meet Tara L. C. Sood and her award-winning submission.
Read more - And The Winner Is…
Planning your big day? Weddings in 2026 are moving beyond tradition to embrace celebrations that are personal, meaningful and effortlessly elegant. From intimate beach elopements to sophisticated Art Deco-inspired soirées, discover the top trends for next year – each paired with the perfect Belmond venue.
Read more - The Wedding Trends Defining 2026
As our new luxury sleeper train, the Britannic Explorer, joins the rails of England and Wales in summer 2025, Wallpaper* design director Hugo Macdonald meets the brains behind the uniquely British interiors.
Read more - Inside the Britannic Explorer
Forget everything you thought you knew about dining on a boat. Meet Chef Dominique Crenn – of the 3 Michelin star Atelier Crenn – who is charting a new course for French river cruising on board Les Bateaux Belmond, her new culinary canvas.
Read more - Breaking Bread with Chef Dominique Crenn
Living and working in Venice means having a constant connection with the wonders of the sea that surrounds this city. For Vania Ghedini, Head Chef at Hotel Cipriani’s ORO Restaurant, it’s also the source of her inspiration in the kitchen.
Read more - Breaking Bread with Chef Vania Ghedini