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Forbes Travel Guide’s Top Palm Beach Hotels
When Standard Oil cofounder Henry Flagler extended his railroad to South Florida in the 1890s, Palm Beach became America’s first luxury resort destination. More than a century later, the posh barrier island along Florida’s east coast is still drawing elite travelers, particularly those who want to do business at Mar-a-Lago. The editors of Forbes Travel Guide recently unveiled their list of the best Palm Beach hotels, including The Breakers, The Colony and the Four Seasons Palm Beach.
The Britannic Explorer Luxury Train Is Ready To Roll
The Britannic Explorer, the first luxury sleeper train to tour through England and Wales, made its inaugural journey in late July, marking a new milestone for British railways. Belmond, the LVMH-owned travel brand behind the new train, also operates the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, The Royal Scotsman and the British Pullman. The Britannic Explorer features eight cars with 18 suites, a spa, a bar and two glamorous dining cars.
Inside Christian Louboutin’s New Portuguese Villas
In 2023, billionaire shoe designer Christian Louboutin opened his first boutique hotel, the 13-room Vermelho Melides on Portugal’s Alentejo coast. This summer, Louboutin expanded his hospitality brand with the addition of two new villas—one that sleeps four and one that can accommodate up to six guests—for well-heeled (and red-soled) travelers who want a little more room and privacy.
“I still have my feet on the ground. I just wear better shoes.”
— Oprah Winfrey
Travel Wise
Those who turn left when they board a plane already know where the best seats are—but what about the worst? Middle seats are obviously worth avoiding, but bulkhead and exit row seats come with their own problems. Here are some
expert-guided principles for choosing the best (and safest) seats on your next flight.
3 Overseas Havens Where You Can Live Rich For $2,000 A Month
For those who dream of retiring—or just relocating—to another country, there are some remarkably affordable destinations where you can live for around $2,000 a month. Here are three havens where you can live large for roughly the amount of the average Social Security check.

Michael Solomon Editor, ForbesLife

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