A “wow factor” in whatever area—home decor, personal style, luxury travel—is generally a figure of speech. People don’t exactly open our mouths and vocalize “Wow” whenever something impresses us. So ...

The Savoy Palace has made its debut in Madeira, Portugal, expanding and elevating the Savoy Signature portfolio, a family-owned collection of historic hotels and resorts on the scenic island in the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joanne Shurvell writes about travel, food, culture and fashion. Don’t let the local nickname “the cruise chip” put you off the ...