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I just finished my drive across two-thirds of the country, and while I had the misfortune to do so during a cold snap, it was a wonderful reminder of just how truly incredible and varied this country is to see. I got to check out some cool new properties–the A-frame complex Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins in Asheville and the sleek new Four Seasons in Nashville–and visited Palo Duro Canyon, the second largest canyon in the U.S. I really only have one complaint: we all need to chill with the online ordering because I’ve truly never seen so many trucks on the road!

This week is always a fun one because we publish our yearly selections for where we think Beast readers should go in the coming year. This time, instead of foisting solely my preferences on you, I asked some of my colleagues to share their favorite destinations. So, whether it’s exploringing Lagos’s rock scene or losing oneself in the cinematic landscape of Monument Valley, I think we have a bit of something for everybody.

One of the spots on the list is Bangkok, and this week we also have one of our Room Key columns on the city’s hottest new hotel, the Standard. For those seeking something a little less cool, Adrienne Jordan gives us a road trip in Estonia perfect for those seeking a bit of nature-related rest and relaxation. 

Don’t miss our latest installment for our Eat Sheet series (seriously, go check them all out), this time the longtime foodie heaven of Portland. It’s hard not to read it ntand want to immediately return to this western city. Enjoy!

— William O’Connor, Travel Editor

From the Himalayas to Underrated Midwestern Cities, Where to Travel to in 2023

In our yearly list of destinations we think our readers would enjoy in the coming year, we’ve got something for everybody.

Bangkok’s New Standard Hotel Simply Seethes With Coolness

From the rooftop bar to the delectable food to the poppy, trippy color scheme, the Bangkok Standard is the city’s hip attraction for locals and visitors alike.

This Country Bordering Russia is the Nature Escape You've Been Needing

Getting away from the everyday stressors was the key reason I wanted to visit this tiny country and set off on a nature-based road trip.

Our Tips on Where to Eat in Portland, Oregon

For a couple decades, Portland’s food scene was seen as one of the best in the U.S., and that’s still very much the case.

“Paradise comes in many forms, and on the Greek island of Corfu, it comes in the form of Erimitis … Its immaculate beaches—some of the island’s most beautiful—are accessible only by sea or by short hikes through the woodland.”

–Alex Sakalis investigates an untouched gem in Greece that is under threat of being destroyed.

Last-Minute Shoppers Can Gift the Apple AirTag for Travelers

The FAA recently confirmed that it’s just fine to use AirTags in your luggage on flights, making this a good option if you want to be absolutely certain that your suitcase won’t get lost in the shuffle. For suitcase tracking, simply stash the AirTag in your luggage and go about your life without worry. If your suitcase is lost, track your AirTag with the Find My app to figure out where it is—it’s that simple!

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Travel Inside One of Paris’s Most Luxurious Stores

In Paris, everything tends to blend in–the homogeneity, the order of its urban architecture, are a major part of its beauty. It’s fitting, then, that one of its more unique facades of gold veined portoro marble is one of its most unique companies of the last century and a half–Cartier.

And given that luxury shopping has long been one of the biggest draws for travelers to embark for Paris, a new book detailing the story of this legendary shop and its recent redesign, Cartier: 13 Rue de la Paix, is the latest selection for our series on exciting travel-related coffee table books, Just Booked. The book, published by Rizzoli, intermixes the story of the firm and its move to the poshest of addresses with archival images, plans, and tales of inspiration for historic jewelry designs. It also takes a deep dive into the designs of Bruno Moinard and Studioparisien, the firms that brought a new vision to this legendary address.

Readers, many of whom will never see this in real life, are introduced to the new rooms in this complex as well as the skilled artisans who were commissioned to decorate them–stone marquetry from Hervé Obligi, a screen by Atelier Midavaine, and mosaics by Atelier Lilikpó.

Don’t miss our other selections for our series on gorgeous travel-related coffee table books, Just Booked.

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