Ann Abel

Senior Contributor|Travel

I've been an award-winning travel writer and editor for 20 years – including several as a senior editor at ForbesLife – and I've written about nearly 800 luxury destinations and hotels in 105 countries (and counting). I know the difference between what’s merely expensive and what

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983 viewsMay 2, 2024

Spain’s Finca La Donaira Is Reinventing The Luxury Hotel In Andalusia

Generosity—of time, of space, of attention—is a hallmark of the relaxed, authentic hospitality on offer at the small, equestrian-focused farmhouse near the Costa del Sol

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5,531 viewsApr 22, 2024

Portugal’s Madeira Island Is Going Glam—Thanks To This New Luxury Hotel

Go big or go home might as well be the motto of the Reserve, an ultra-luxurious new hotel tucked into the top floors—and glorious rooftop—of the Savoy Palace in Funchal

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1,348 viewsApr 15, 2024

The Maverick Hotelier Behind Dar Ahlam Doubles Down On Luxe Regenerative Travel

The creator of one of Morocco's most beloved hotels says luxury hospitality has gotten it all wrong with their focus on service. Instead, he prioritizes connection and value

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6,232 viewsApr 10, 2024

Portugal’s Must-Visit Surf Town: Where To Eat And Stay In Ericeira

Surfers come from around the world for the excellent waves, but the hip town near Lisbon is also home to top-notch restaurants and design hotels.

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839 viewsApr 5, 2024

Amsterdam’s Pillows Hotel Maurits At The Park Sparkles On The City’s East Side

The Dutch hotel brand Pillows Hotels combines historic buildings, residential design, art collections and snazzy gastronomy to great effect at its newest city hotel