Jennifer Leigh Parker
Freelance Senior Writer at Forbes
Editor and writer @Forbes. Covering the best of luxury travel. Happiest when writing and editing.
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forbes.com | Jennifer Leigh Parker
When you walk into your absolute favorite hotel in the world, do you notice it has its own particular scent? A subtle cue that somehow deepens your breath, relaxes your shoulders and fills you with anticipation for what’s to come…Whether it’s the smell of fresh rain in the Ecuadorian cloud forests or the perfume of tequila, sand and sea salt in Tulum, fragrance possesses the elusive power to transport us — often more than any souvenir or photo can.
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1 month ago |
forbes.com | Jennifer Leigh Parker
Traditional concierge services are so last season. In its latest gambit to stand out in Manhattan’s competitive ultra-luxury hotel market, the recently reopened Four Seasons on Billionaire’s Row is offering new experiences that take you out of the hotel and into the best of everything.
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1 month ago |
forbes.com | Jennifer Leigh Parker
When it comes to launching a luxury hotel brand, Frédéric Biousse could offer a master class. After a long career building ‘affordable luxury’ fashion brands, he’s just managed to ink a deal with the world’s largest luxury conglomerate, LVMH, for his small hotel startup, Fontenille Collection. The company, which Biousse co-founded in 2016 together with art gallery owner Guillaume Foucher, is now able to acquire new properties.
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1 month ago |
forbes.com | Jennifer Leigh Parker
Switzerland has never looked so good. In tumultuous times, it appeals to our desire for relative stability. And its glitzy ski resorts from Verbier to Gstaad are the stuff of legend. But Andermatt, a tiny town nestled beneath the towering peaks of Gemsstock mountain, was left practically dormant for decades as a garrison reserved for the Swiss Army during the Cold War. By the time the army left town in 2003, there were fewer than 1,300 residents.
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2 months ago |
forbes.com | Jennifer Leigh Parker
Having emerged from hurricanes, earthquakes and a debt crisis, Puerto Rico is coming out swinging. As one of the Caribbean’s most popular winter getaways, it is experiencing record-breaking tourism. Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport reported record growth in 2024 with over 6.6 million passenger arrivals. This is over 518,000 more passengers and an 8% increase vs. 2023, according to Discover Puerto Rico.
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