Onefinestay Introduces Eco-Friendly Caribbean Villas

With eco-friendly tourism on the rise, Onefinestay has launched an eco-friendly villa collection in the Caribbean and Mexico. The homes—including properties in St. Barts, St. John and Jamaica—are designed with sensitivity to the local environment and built using natural materials that balance nature, design, and luxurious comfort.

Inside A Secluded Hideaway in Bali

As the Raffles hotel group moves ahead with new openings (including a second Singapore location)—it’s been expanding into urban hotels. But as Forbes Travel Guide editor Jennifer Kester reports, Raffles Bali feels a world away. With 32 pool villas set across 57 acres, the resort has an air of exclusivity. Eighty percent of the property is natural—including vibrant flowers, small waterfalls and a private beach. And of course there is a spa and several dining experiences. Best of all, every guest receives butler service.

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Channeling James Bond Aboard the Superyacht ‘Skyfall’

The superyacht Skyfall is as iconic as the James Bond movie it shares a name with. And the 190-foot Trinity-built vessel is worthy of 007 himself—featuring a split-level owner’s cabin, a sundeck with two hot tubs and a helipad that converts into a basketball court. Skyfall, which can accommodate 12 guests and a crew of 14, can be chartered for rates beginning at $290,000 a week. And for those who want to stay longer, the superyacht is also for sale—with an asking price of $29.5 million.

TravelWise

Many travelers avoid tourist locations, particularly now that they’re often overrun with influencers and others chasing Instagram likes. But for those who seek them out, the travel site BookRetreats recently ranked America’s top 20 tourist spots, half of which are natural attractions. From Niagara Falls to Balboa Park in San Diego, here are the must-see locations in the United States.

The Most Affordable Countries for Ex-Pats

And for those travelers who want to escape the United States and live in another country, Vietnam has been named the world’s most affordable place to live for the fourth year in a row, according to the Expat Insider 2024 survey by InterNations. Colombia was ranked second for expats while Indonesia rounded out the top three.