Experiences

Looking to add more meaning and discovery to your life? Here are experiences that broaden your perspective and enrich your story. It’s where you find the moments that stay with you long after the moment ends.

Editor's Pick: Beneath the Ice - A Luxury Expedition for the Deep Explorer

A Journey Few Ever Take Diving into the frigid clear Antarctic waters aboard Viking Octantis’s bright yellow submarine was a powerful experience. When the hatch sealed, and daylight slowly narrowed into a soft halo above, removing most color from our vision, we knew we were headed into a silent untouched world. For growth-minded women, these are not just any travel experiences . They are markers. They are moments that remind you just how far your own ambition can take you, b

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mountains surrounding turquoise waters of Lake Morraine

Editor's Pick: Chasing Stillness and Splendor - A Private Day Tour from Fairmont Banff Springs

When Luxury Meets the Wild There are moments in travel that catch you off guard. The private, full-day chauffeured tour through the Canadian Rockies I took with the husband was one of them. Waking before sunrise, stepping into a warm SUV with hot coffee in hand and a driver greeting us like we had the whole national park to ourselves, set the tone for the day. This wasn’t about checking boxes. It was about experiencing some of the most beautiful landscapes intimately and wit

Oct 10, 20253 min read

Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul luxury hotel exterior with Bosphorus view, showcasing Ottoman architecture and five-star accommodations.

Editor Notes: A Curated Collection of My 10 Most Memorable Hotel Stays

Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul luxury hotel exterior with Bosphorus view, showcasing Ottoman architecture and five-star accommodations.

Jacqueline May

Windstar Cruises' four-masted sailing yacht anchored off Moorea, French Polynesia, with emerald volcanic peaks rising above turquoise lagoon waters.

Editor Notes: French Polynesia

Windstar Cruises' four-masted sailing yacht anchored off Moorea, French Polynesia, with emerald volcanic peaks rising above turquoise lagoon waters.

Jacqueline May

View from The Singular Hotel in Patagonia

Editor Notes: Patagonia

View from The Singular Hotel in Patagonia, one of South America's most unique stays. First Impressions: Meeting Patagonia for the First Time I’ve traveled to 28 countries, and Patagonia has been one of the first places that didn’t just show me beauty-it confronted me with it. Literally, the force of the wind hit me the second I stepped off the plane in El Calafate -- not a breeze, not a gust, but a full-body slam that made me grab my husband's arm and laugh. Patagonia is unto

Jacqueline May

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Editor Top Hotel Picks

Whether you’re seeking indulgence or value, there’s always a way to craft a journey that feels uniquely yours. Check out my curated list of the some of the top hotel stays I’ve experienced worldwide and discover for yourself.