Sunset over Monaco Harbor from Explora I. Waking up in the heart of the Grand Prix action is one of the biggest advantages of experiencing Monaco by sea. Every morning began with spectacular views across Monaco Harbor before stepping ashore. By Jim Bendt - A Client's Story Monaco Grand Prix by Sea: Why Explora Journeys Is the Ultimate Way to Experience Formula 1's Most Iconic Race For Formula 1 fans, the Monaco Grand Prix is the ultimate bucket-list event. For luxury traveler

Beyond the Hotel Room: The Stories That Make Four Seasons Travel Extraordinary When most people think of Four Seasons, they think of beautiful hotels, exceptional service, and iconic destinations. Those things certainly matter, but during a recent Pique Travel Design event, one message came through loud and clear: luxury travel today is about experiences, personalization, and creating memories that simply can't be replicated. The evening brought together representatives from

By Erin Green Often when I return from a trip, I feel grateful to have visited, but don't necessarily feel a strong need to return in the near future... after all, it's a big beautiful world and my Wanderlist is long! However, after a week in Brazil, I truly feel like I have barely scratched the surface of a place offering such a wide diversity of travel experiences. I'm ready to go back as soon as possible. My trip primarily focused on two incredible hotels - the Copacabana

By Amanda Sauer When you start thinking about a journey through Portugal, the main cities like Lisbon and Porto can be a logistical necessity. They are incredibly vibrant, active, and dense with history, and you absolutely should see them. But if your entire itinerary remains at that high-octane city pace, you miss the true rhythm of Portuguese life and why I personally love it. Many of you may have heard me say I want to retire here. Back in 2017, my husband Jeff and I lived

By Amanda Sauer There are places you vacation, and then there are places that feel like a second home. For my family, the British Virgin Islands is that place. I’ve been heading down there since before I was old enough to hold my own snorkel mask. This recent trip for my mom’s milestone birthday (she’ll claim she’s 36, but I’m halfway to 100, so I leave math and jokes to you) reminded me exactly why we keep coming back. The Island Hop We’ve done it every which way over the ye

If your 2026 travel plans include a cruise, and you want it to feel less like “a ship” and more like a beautifully run boutique hotel at sea—we have news. We’ve negotiated Exclusive Pique Perks with two of the most talked about names in luxury cruising: Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Explora Journeys. This is a curated collection of select sailings with special access to savings and added value, you simply won’t find online or by booking directly. And because the pricing is co

So… Saint-Tropez is acting suspiciously camera-ready. The latest chatter is that The White Lotus could be headed to France for Season 4, with Airelles Le Château de la Messardière in Saint-Tropez rumored as a filming location. HBO hasn’t confirmed anything, but our travel insiders are telling us it's true. The hotel at the center of the chatter Messardière has the exact vibe the show loves: “storybook exterior, serious-service interior.” Think sweeping Riviera views, a Valmon

By Cathy Knutson Don’t be afraid to travel to Scandinavia in winter. Our trip to Sweden and Denmark in February was delightful! The cities are still bustling with locals while most tourists are waiting until the summer. Make sure to bring your warm layers and live life outdoors like the locals. We saw many people in full snow suits while others were in full length fur coats riding their bikes through the Copenhagen city streets. We even caught sight of a couple locals riding

If you’ve ever paged through a Backroads brochure and thought, “How could one brand possibly cover this much of the world?”—you’re not wrong. Backroads runs thousands of departures across all seven continents, with trips in 55+ countries and styles that match how you like to move: biking, walking & hiking, or multi-adventure (the “why choose?” of active travel). And yes, e-bikes are common and confidence boosting on many biking days. What we love about Backroads is the fit .

Expedition cruising has entered its golden age and Silversea sits sweetly at the intersection of untamed and uncompromising . Think: mornings skimming past icebergs in a Zodiac, afternoons trading field notes with a marine biologist, evenings back on board with a hot shower, a perfect martini, and your butler asking how you’d like your parka hung to dry. The ethos is simple: go deeper, learn more, and let nature set the schedule. Days unfold in morning/afternoon forays hikes