Where every journey is a living story—and you’re part of the plot.

 

From the serene temples of Japan—where you can stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto—to the mystical ruins of Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, best explored from the elegant Amansara in Siem Reap, the world is rich with cultures shaped by centuries of tradition, spirituality, and storytelling.

 

Discover the legacy of the Inca in Peru while staying at Sanctuary Lodge, A Belmond Hotel, set right at the entrance to Machu Picchu. In Egypt, wake up to views of the Pyramids at the iconic Marriott Mena House, Cairo, or explore Greece’s classical past from the storied Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the heart of Athens.

 

Step back in time in Jordan, tracing the footsteps of Nabatean traders through the rose-red city of Petra while staying at the Old Village Resort, then float on the Dead Sea from the luxurious Kempinski Ishtar—where history and healing intertwine.

 

Experience Mexico’s vibrant heritage with a stay at Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, a property steeped in colonial charm and local craftsmanship. In New Zealand, immerse yourself in rich Māori culture at the legendary Huka Lodge, set along the Waikato River.

 

In India, journey to the sacred riverside town of Maheshwar and stay at the historic Ahilya Fort, once home to the Holkar dynasty. Or travel west to Rajasthan’s Thar Desert, where Kaner Retreat offers a deeply local, design-led window into desert life. High in the remote Himalayan highlands of Ladakh, Virsa Baltistan invites you into a soulful world of Tibetan-Balti culture, where heritage meets hospitality in its purest form.

 

Each destination opens a gateway to the past—alive in rituals, architecture, art, and unforgettable stays that become part of your own story.