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From JUNGLE to GARDEN

In the last 20 years, few countries have completed as successful a turnaround as Colombia. Once-dangerous Medellín now draws ever-increasing numbers of sophisticated travelers (including a certain A-list Hollywood star we sat near at dinner one night). We found new hotels to recommend both there and in always-magical Cartagena. In between, we had the pleasure of reviewing a recently launched riverboat’s fascinating Magdalena River journey. Across the Atlantic, we skipped Paris in favor of three stately hotels in the surrounding countryside followed by a new French Riviera island resort. And we always love hearing from members; in our Ask Andrew column, we answer a few of your most recent questions.

October 2026

Colombia

Review

The Reinvention of Medellín

Review

Destination Dining in Colombia

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

Experiences

Favorite Guided Tours in Colombia

Île-de-France

Review

Château Life in Île-de-France

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

Favorites

A Perfect Day In … Chantilly

French Riviera

Review

French Riviera Island Escape

Columns

Travel Intel

Ask Andrew: Layovers, Eclipses and Beach Getaways