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

Atout France celebrates a remarkable 2024: Travel Weekly

2 weeks ago | travelweekly.com | Felicity Long

For the record, Atout France is the marketing arm of the French government tourist office, charged with promoting international visits to the destination. The moment of nostalgia at this year's event was, of course, the 2024 Paris Games, which were widely considered to be nothing short of a blockbuster success. This isn't always the case.
San Clemente Palace Venice dives into personalized wellness with The Longevity Group: Travel Weekly

2 weeks ago | travelweekly.com | Felicity Long

Amenities include personalized wellness programs, treatment cabins, heated indoor pool, Turkish bath, sauna, relaxation area and a gym. Signature experiences include Whole Body Cryotherapy and personalized health checkups, including DNA testing, microbiota analysis, hormonal assessments and skin evaluations. San Clemente Palace Venice is a 196-room, private island resort located 10 minutes from Piazza San Marco by boat.
Palladium Hotel Group debuts its Unexpected brand on Ibiza: Travel Weekly

2 weeks ago | travelweekly.com | Felicity Long

The adults-only Unexpected Ibiza Hotel, formerly The Ushuaia Tower, is the result of an extensive renovation. A key theme of the 181-room property is entertainment, from the facade, where dancers perform aerial choreographies, to Drum Drops, a drum and water show at the Oyster & Caviar Bar. Novelty suites include The Sin Box, a cabin where guests can exchange secrets and AI-generated penances, and The Unexpected Future, which features a tarot reader.
Pampering amid rustic elegance in Tuscany's Villa Ardore

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.