Where to Travel in Vietnam After Watching ‘A Tourist’s Guide to Love’
Netflix’s A Tourist’s Guide to Love, starring Rachel Leigh Cook, Scott Ly and Ben Feldman, was filmed in Vietnam, and the new romantic comedy is reigniting interest in traveling to the country, long a beloved destination of foodies and nature lovers. Feldman — who recently shared his Vietnam travel diary with THR — visited Hoi […]
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The Best Hollywood-Loved Places to Stay in The Maldives
After he visited the 4-year-old Joali Maldives resort (from $2,040 a night) — which features boldly decorated overwater villas, six eateries including a floating Japanese restaurant and a coral restoration program — Stanley Tucci wrote for London’s The Times: “As the seaplane descended over the topaz water, we were so affected by the utter beauty […]
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‘Cobra Kai’ Star Ralph Macchio Says Visiting Okinawa, Japan, “Was Almost A Spiritual One For Me”
In the East China Sea, in the south of Japan, the Okinawa prefecture encompasses 160 islands with a surprisingly tropical climate. It’s also one of five Blue Zones, where people live the longest and are healthiest. Cobra Kai star Ralph Macchio filmed scenes for season three on the lush main island of Okinawa — the […]
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Why Hollywood Flocks to French Polynesia: “The Most Magical Place”
When it comes to the postcard-perfect destination of French Polynesia — just an eight-hour flight from Los Angeles — Sienna India, CEO of ultra-luxury travel concierge Sienna Charles, recommends going “to the smaller islands, like Taha’a, where [Tahitian] vanilla is from.” Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello have […]
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All the Dreamiest Places to Stay in Fiji
In this nation of 333 islands — where Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky recently spent the holidays — one can’t go anywhere without hearing “Bula!” which means life and is a heartfelt, enthusiastic greeting that makes “hi” seem almost rude. In May, Jaclyn Sienna India, CEO of ultra-luxury travel concierge Sienna Charles, scouted Fiji for a […]
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New James Bond Travel Experience Will Create Exclusive Activities Inspired by ‘Casino Royale,’ ‘Spectre’ and More 007 Films
James Bond is 60. To celebrate that major cinematic — not to mention spy adventure — milestone, the bespoke travel company Black Tomato has partnered with film company EON Productions to bring into reality iconic moments for the ultimate thrill–seeking traveler who chases rare experiences. Dubbed ‘The Assignment,’ their out-of-this-world European itinerary is full of […]
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The Caribbean’s Newest, Super-Sustainable, Off-the-Grid Resort
This story is part of The Hollywood Reporter’s 2023 Sustainability Issue (click here to read more). In hospitality and beyond, greenwashing is so rampant it’s hard to discern whether a purportedly eco-friendly hotel is actually making a difference or simply claiming undue credit for eliminating plastic drinking straws. Fortunately, meaningful sustainability measures are starting to […]
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Where To Spa in 2023: The Best New Wellness Destinations in Cabo, New York, Punta Mita and London
Whether it’s a gravity-defying facial or an herbal soak, there’s nothing more rejuvenating than a spa-centric getaway. Here are some places to find escape, from California and New York to Mexico and London, whether on a press tour or a true holiday. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico The Well at Chileno Bay Resort Cabo vacations just […]
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Southern and East Africa’s Best City and Wine Country Destinations
“It’s quite the stereotype, that all of Africa is one big safari,” says actress and The Woman King producer and writer Maria Bello, who lives part-time each year in Kenya. Indeed, the continent offers so much more beyond wildlife — though the fauna of the continent is naturally one of the biggest draws for an […]
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The Most Beautiful, Hollywood-Loved Safari Camps in Africa
Across Africa there’s constantly something new to discover and uncover, with many places still feeling off the beaten path. While filming The Woman King in South Africa, Viola Davis’ makeup artist Sergio Lopez-Rivera felt “what everybody talks about when it comes to Africa — there’s a connection to the planet that, as a 55-year-old man […]
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‘The Woman King’ Producer Maria Bello Says More Stories Should Be Told From Kenya and Across Africa
Ever since she was 27 and a castmember on E.R., Maria Bello has spent a portion of each year in her “happy place”: Nairobi, Kenya. Bello — who is producing and has a story-by credit on Sony’s historical epic The Woman King, set in the Kingdom of Dahomey (present-day Benin) and out Sept. 16 — […]
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Where to Stay in New York: The New Aman, Updated Hotel Chelsea and More
These five new or renovated hotels make the Big Apple more attractive than ever. For anyone who’s headed to New York City for work or fun, or who wants to enjoy a short stay in the city on the way to the Hamptons or other spots nearby, here are the best, freshest options for a […]
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