International Traveller

As the end of the year approaches, our thoughts inevitably turn to what the New Year holds in store for us, including when it comes to travel (or maybe that should be especially when it comes to travel). With most international borders now wide open, and modern nomads returning to the skies and seas in droves in search of inspiration and diversion, 2023 is shaping up to be a huge year in travel. This issue is a reflection of this reinvigorated passion for getting out and about in the world, highlighting a raft of destinations and experiences that would rightly fit on any ‘must do’ list. We have returned to favoured locations, like Switzerland, to witness the ways in which the perennially snow-capped country is embracing a sustainable future, and charted…

THE GREATEST 5-DAY O'AHU ROAD TRIP Consider this the ultimate road tripper’s guide to the best of O‘ahu – from the glitzy shops of Waikiki to the laid-back beaches of the North Shore. Road tripping the island is the best way to broaden your horizons on your next Hawai'i trip. A GO-TO FIJI ACCOMMODATION GUIDE With 333 islands peppering a turquoise sea, Fiji has a swathe of suites, bures and residences you can call home for a week or more. From luxurious island stays to sprawling resorts made with kids in mind, this is all you need to plan your stay in Fiji. SWAP THESE 7 EUROPEAN CITIES FOR LESSER-KNOWN GEMS A return to travel also means a return of big crowds of tourists. When planning your next European adventure, visit these lesser-known gems that…

The Georgian, Santa Monica Sitting on the Santa Monica waterfront, the historic The Georgian has been reinvented after an extensive, historically inspired restoration. First opened in 1933 to guests including Charlie Chaplin, Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe, the landmark hotel’s 56 rooms and 28 suites have been tastefully refreshed, while its famed ocean-view Sunset Terrace, Dining Room and Sunset Bar have been restored to their former glory. Meanwhile, its neon sign and colourful Art Deco exterior are on full display, ensuring the waterfront’s first high-rise building (now dwarfed by surrounding buildings) once again stands out on the LA streetscape as a beacon of Old Hollywood glamour. thegeorgian.com MAROMA, A BELMOND HOTEL, RIVIERA MAYA A legend on Mexico’s Caribbean Coast, Maroma has joined the ranks of luxury hospitality group Belmond and been completely reimagined…

Located on the island of Bang Krachao, on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, RAKxa is a new kind of resort escape. In a setting that is thick with jungle and cocooned in quiet isolation – yet still within sight of one of the world’s most frenetic cities – guests can indulge in the process of rejuvenating their mind as well as their body: the wellness retreat utilises the latest science and technology to provide medical and holistic treatments that will have you leaving totally revitalised, while the setting and the luxury appointments provide a stay that any five-star establishment would be envious of.…

THREE OF THE BEST MUSEUMS Known as the cultural capital of the Americas, Mexico City has a colourful history and heritage that is reflected in its galleries and museums. Here are three of the best. MUSEO FRIDA KAHLO You only need to stroll around the Colonia del Carmen neighbourhood of Coyoacán to get a glimpse of the vibrant culture that so inspired bohemian artist Frida Kahlo. La Casa Azul was the house Frida grew up in and later lived in with her artist husband Diego Rivera and it’s filled with a large collection of her art, mementos and photographs. museofridakahlo.org.mx MUSEO ANAHUACALLI This studio and museum is a modern-day temple where dance, music, theatre and art collide. The City of the Arts was conceptualised by Mexican muralist Diego Rivera and designed by American architect Frank Lloyd…

Until 8 January HILMA AF KLINT: THE TEN LARGEST Moderna Museet, Stockholm, Sweden MEDITATE ON THE MONUMENTAL AND MYSTICAL WORKS OF TRAILBLAZING SWEDISH ARTIST HILMA AF KLINT AT THIS HOMECOMING EXHIBITION; IN A PRODIGIOUS PERIOD OF JUST 40 DAYS FROM THE AUTUMN OF 1907, THE ARTIST PRODUCED 10 PAINTINGS REMARKABLE IN SIZE THAT CELEBRATE THE FOUR AGES OF HUMANITY: CHILDHOOD, YOUTH, ADULTHOOD AND OLD AGE. MODERNAMUSEET.SE Until 14 May DAKOTA MODERN: THE ART OF OSCAR HOWE Portland Art Museum, Portland, USA SEE THE WORK OF ONE OF THE 20TH CENTURY'S MOST INNOVATIVE NATIVE AMERICAN PAINTERS, WHO EXPRESSED HIS YANKTONAI DAKOTA CULTURE WITH BOTH A SENSE OF MODERNITY AND HERITAGE. PORTLANDARTMUSEUM.ORG Until 22 January LUCIAN FREUD: NEW PERSPECTIVES National Gallery, London, UK See the development of one of Britain’s finest and most famous figurative painters in an exhibition at London's National Gallery. This first…