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Forbes Travel Guide’s Top Macau Hotels

In Forbes Travel Guide’s galaxy of luxury hotels, no destination has more Five-Star properties than Macau—28 if you’re keeping score at home. Long considered the Las Vegas of Asia—there are versions of The Venetian and Wynn hotels—Macau has sprawling luxury resorts, dazzling entertainment and plenty of high-end shopping. Here are Forbes Travel Guide’s top Macau hotels.

What To Know About ‘Ship-Within-A-Ship’ Premium Cruising

Booking a suite on a cruise has long been the way for passengers to travel in style. But on megaships, several lines are offering something even more appealing: separation. These so-called ship-within-a-ship areas—including Norwegian Cruise Line’s The Haven, MSC Cruises’ Yacht Club, and Celebrity Cruises’ The Retreat—function as boutique hotels inside floating resorts. Behind keycard access, guests find private restaurants and lounges, exclusive sun decks and, often, butler service. Here’s what you need to know about ship-within-a-ship premium cruising.

The Whisky Lover’s Guide To Scotland

No whisky lover’s life is complete without a trip to Scotland, where a visit to its famed distilleries unlocks mysteries that even a favorite pour cannot. For those who want a good starter visit—like a fine dram, one is never enough—the editors of Forbes Travel Guide have put together a whisky lover’s guide to Scotland that includes a trip to Speyside (home of The Macallan and other beloved distilleries) and Edinburgh. And be sure to bring a second suitcase for the bottles you’ll want to bring home.

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Planning a trip to Italy this summer? The country is tightening its tourism rules in an effort to make la dolce vita a little sweeter. In Florence, for example, bustling restaurant terraces have disappeared from the city’s historic center, while on Capri, tour guides must now use earpieces to quiet the noise. And Venice is now charging daytrippers a tax. Here’s everything you need to know about Italy’s new tourism restrictions.

The Ultimate Guide To The 2026 Miami Grand Prix

Miami is known for its high-octane party scene, but no weekend takes that reputation as literally as the Miami Grand Prix. The fifth edition of the Formula 1 event runs from May 1-3 and features another slate of culinary pop-ups, musical performances and plenty of other race-related activations, including the MSC Yacht Club, a marina-inspired structure positioned along Turns 5 through 9. And if you can’t make it this year, no worries—the Miami Grand Prix has been extended through 2041.

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