Andrew Harper editor video highlights from this issue

PALACE PLEASURES

First, we have a big announcement to make: Andrew Harper Signature Tours are back. Inside, you can find details about the first of these small-group itineraries, an exploration of Italy. That upcoming trip inspired us to return to Rome, one of our favorite cities. With so many recent openings there, we focused on hotels in historic palaces (our kind of theme). Being in Italy also gave us the chance to try out the Ritz-Carlton’s newest cruise ship, the plush Luminara. On the opposite side of the world, we spent a week living the high life in another favorite capital, Buenos Aires. And since it’s the beginning of the year, we look ahead with a roundup of notable 2026 hotel openings. 

February 2026

Rome

Review

The Eternal Allure of Rome

Review

New Restaurant Discoveries in Rome

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

Experiences

The Art of Eating Well in Rome

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

Favorites

Escaping the Crowds at Rome’s Best Small Museums

Buenos Aires

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

Favorites

Favorite Buenos Aires Restaurant Finds

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

Favorites

Guided Tours in and Around Buenos Aires

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

Favorites

Top Shops in Buenos Aires

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

Favorites

Best Buenos Aires Speakeasies

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

Experiences

Three Top Tango Venues in Buenos Aires

Columns

Review

Quiet Glamour Aboard the Ritz-Carlton Luminara

Itinerary

Signature Tours Are Back

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

Favorites

Seven Favorite River Cruises Around the World

News

Hotel News: Notable 2026 Openings

Last Word

Editor’s Note: Navigating Sticker Shock