Felicity Long

New York

Journalist at Freelance

Contributing Editor at Travel Weekly

Travel Weekly contributing editor/ author/ writer/editor/columnist/web content manager. instagram at @fleecylong

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Articles

Pampering amid rustic elegance in Tuscany's Villa Ardore

1 week ago | travelweekly.com | Felicity Long

Sure, in my travels I've occasionally had a sauna or hammam to myself, or even a plunge pool. But this time, the entire facility was all mine. To be sure, it's an intimate space, but all the pieces were in place: the sauna, sunken whirlpool bath, Turkish steam room, sensory shower and lounge chairs. There also are treatment facilities, where earlier I had a first-rate massage with a choice of aromatherapy oils.
Pampering amid rustic elegance in Tuscany's Villa Ardore: Travel Weekly

2 weeks ago | travelweekly.com | Felicity Long

The main villa was once an ancient lookout tower; guests can also choose to stay in a renovated barn with a modern design aesthetic.
Why Albania is the next tourism hot spot in the Balkans: Travel Weekly

2 weeks ago | travelweekly.com | Felicity Long

(A side note for geography purists: Exactly which countries comprise "the Balkans" is loosely defined and often disputed, whereas "the Baltics" is generally considered to refer only to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. For the purposes of simplicity, I'm referencing the entire Balkan region.)The natural question, then, is where is the next hot spot? According to the recent ITB Berlin 2025, the answer might just be Albania.
Go Privilege and Hotel Metropole offer Monaco Grand Prix experience

3 weeks ago | travelweekly.com | Felicity Long

The offering is the result of a three-year partnership between the hotel and Go Privilege, a VIP event access provider. Set within an elevated Japanese garden terrace above the track, Yoshi overlooks the straight between Casino Square and the Fairmont Hotel. In addition to table reservations during the race, guests can attend a private trackside superyacht afterparty on Saturday after the qualifying race.
New boutique hotel in Bucharest

3 weeks ago | travelweekly.com | Felicity Long

Located at the intersection of Calea Victoriei and Elisabeta Boulevard, the historic property was the first in the city to have electric lights and an elevator and has hosted royalty and other dignitaries over the centuries. Amenities include the Sass' Restaurant & Lounge, Boulevard 73 and the Heritage Bar.
Brussels Pride takes on added significance

1 month ago | travelweekly.com | Felicity Long

Interestingly, while all three made it onto the Brussels-Capital Region's intangible cultural heritage list, the bigger news is the inclusion of Brussels Pride. For the record, Brussels Pride is an annual celebration in the Belgian capital, held in spring, that honors the LGBTQ+ community.
Hoxton opens its second hotel in Italy

1 month ago | travelweekly.com | Felicity Long

Set in the heart of the historic city center, the property features Alassio restaurant, serving Mediterranean plates and classic Italian comfort food; Enoteca Violetta, a casual wine bar that also serves snacks; an expansive courtyard; dedicated event spaces; and a self-contained three-bedroom apartment with its own private entrance and living space. The Hoxton, Florence is the brand's second hotel in Italy, following the launch of The Hoxton, Rome in 2021.
The Newman hotel is debuting this summer in London

1 month ago | travelweekly.com | Felicity Long

The property, located in the Fitzrovia section of central London, where the culture of Bloomsbury meets the style of Soho, will feature 81 rooms and suites, a European brasserie, a cocktail bar and a wellness floor. The hotel was designed by London-based Pernille Lind and Richy Almond of Lind + Almond, mixing Victorian and art deco elements, including images of Nancy Cunard, a noted bohemian poet and activist of the 1920s, and photographs of locals from the Fitzrovia neighborhood.
Irelands rolls out the emerald carpet for U.S. tourists

1 month ago | travelweekly.com | Felicity Long

Tourism Ireland, which launched its "Fill your heart with Ireland" 2025 marketing plans in New York in February, is prioritizing the U.S. for a straightforward reason -- we are Ireland's second-largest source of overseas tourism revenue and we offer a strong return on investment.
A new art nouveau-focused museum opens in Prague: Travel Weekly

1 month ago | travelweekly.com | Felicity Long

"Princess Hyacinth" is one of Mucha's works on display at the museum Photo Credit: @Mucha Trust Housed in the renovated Baroque Savarin Palace on Na Prikope in the heart of the Czech capital and just off Wenceslas Square, the new museum features photographs from a private archive and some of the artist's early oil paintings as well as his more well known art nouveau works, including "Princess Hyacinth," the "Seasons" cycle, "Zodiac" and the posters featuring the famous French actress Sarah...