There's no better way to get to know the "real" New York than by staying at an independent hotel he has contributed articles to Condé Nast Traveler Read McKendree / Courtesy of The William Vale Read McKendree/Courtesy of The William Vale The hotel’s location in Williamsburg gives you access to some of the city’s best bars There’s a see-and-be-seen vibe that can be a bit much if you’re not in the mood for it Guest rooms are beautifully designed but can feel a bit spartan You’ll find plenty of personality and quirky details in every corner of this architecturally rich gem Rooms are a bit small and have fewer amenities than you might find at more corporate luxury properties The warm lobby and sunny bedrooms exude a lived-in bohemian feel that would appeal to some of the East Village’s artsy lifers The Bowery—the street—can still have its scruffy moments so the location may not appeal to luxury-seekers who are used to Fifth Avenue This is an utterly transporting luxury hotel that manages to feel both intimate and grand The laid-back decor is functional and homey with appealing public spaces that attract folks from the neighborhood Rooms are well-designed but more frills-free than some other properties on this list It’s impossible not to be cheered up by the colors and the gym is around the corner (as per a partnership with NEXUS) “British designer Kit Kemp brings all the fun to Tribeca with this colorful hotel I was the very first guest to stay when it opened this winter and it was the most cheerful home base I've had the pleasure of coming back to on a trip to New York City.” Few places in New York let you live out your Parisian fantasies so stylishly You’ll never get bored thanks to the Roxy’s cinema and jazz club All that entertainment means that the hotel can get noisy for older travelers or families with kids You’ll be wowed by the artworks in the lobby space and then soothed by the minimalist guest rooms Amenity-light minimalism isn’t everyone’s idea of a luxe experience The Archer’s Midtown location puts you within walking distance of cultural attractions while still feeling tucked away Room decor can feel a bit dated for some tastes The partnership with the Billion Oyster Project is a feel-good mission in a neighborhood known for greed The Financial District has always had a reputation for slowing down after dark Wood-burning fireplaces are an only-at-the-Lowell amenity that you’ll go home talking about so some might consider the decor somewhat dowdy There’s an air of European opulence that will make you feel like royalty If you’re more used to contemporary design hotels The former bank building is an architectural stunner The neighborhood’s buzzy reputation means you may sometimes have to deal with unwanted noise at night The Portrait Bar is one of the best new cocktail spots in the city and you’ll love perusing the museum-worthy art in public spaces Despite the neighborhood attracting quite a few new luxury properties it still feels slightly downmarket for a luxury hotel of this caliber The phrase “If these walls could talk” was designed for storied places like this one Guests have complained about the noisiness of 23rd Street outside Guests-only spaces make you feel like an insider Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world They've visited small towns and big cities With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas and inspiration at every point of a journey De Pasquale + Maffini/Courtesy of Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens Cyrille Robin/Courtesy of Royal Mansour Casablanca From left: Henrik Lundell/Courtesy of Stockholm Stadshotell; Erik Olsson/Courtesy of Stockholm Stadshotell The Midwestern city has emerged as one of the top retirement cities in the country thanks to its affordable cost of living and real estate Singapore was just recognized for always keeping things squeaky clean cities on Google's list of trending domestic destinations include San Juan Tripadvisor gave West Palm Beach the honor Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure Melbourne has more than 3,500 restaurants that serve 100 different cuisines Finds some of Italy’s most storied — and spectacular — coffee shops in the underappreciated city of Trieste Here's where to go to get a taste of Rome’s best pasta GoBankingRates has just the place to move if you fall into the middle class and it’s the perfect jumping-off point for additional travel throughout Thailand Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com From left: Susmita Baral/Travel + Leisure; Christopher Wise/Travel + Leisure Louise Jasper/Courtesy of Masoala Forest Lodge Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Tim Grey/Courtesy of Luxury Lodges of Australia From left: Matt Dutile; Marcus Westberg/Courtesy of Department of Tourism Bhutan Eric Schramm/Courtesy of Deer Valley Resort Christopher Churchill/Travel + Leisure San Miguel de Allende Reclaims Top Ranking as World's Best City this year's survey results showcase a range of surprises and milestones including the emergence of a new top domestic airline JSX iGA Istanbul Airport claiming the top spot for Best International Airport and Singapore Airlines returning to the top position in the Best International Airlines category SC continues to resonate with readers as the top U.S Highlights from the worldwide rankings include Best Cities Overall with San Miguel de Allende Udaipur and Kyoto claiming the top three spots Domestic highlights include Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport claiming the top spot for Best Domestic Airport the Pendry Newport Beach named the Top City Hotel and Mission Pacific Beach Resort the Top Resort in the Continental U.S.  Additional domestic lists cover the Top City and Resort Hotels in destinations such as Washington our World's Best Awards have set the standard for excellence in travel as chosen by our dedicated and discerning readers," said Jacqui Gifford "The 2024 results highlight a blend of time-honored favorites and emerging destinations reflecting the diverse interests of today's travelers We're delighted to honor these exceptional places and experiences that inspire our audience to explore the world." Additional highlights from this year's World's Best Awards are as follows: TRAVEL + LEISURE WORLD'S BEST AWARDS 2024 WINNERS OVERALL:WORLD'S BEST CITY: San Miguel de AllendeWORLD'S BEST HOTEL: The Oberoi Rajvilas JaipurWORLD'S BEST HOTEL BRAND: Capella Hotels & Resorts WORLD'S BEST ISLAND: The MaldivesWORLD'S BEST U.S A Belmond TrainWORLD'S BEST INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE: Singapore AirlinesWORLD'S BEST DOMESTIC AIRLINE: JSXWORLD'S BEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: iGA Istanbul AirportWORLD'S BEST DOMESTIC AIRPORT: Minneapolis-St Paul International AirportWORLD'S BEST RENTAL CAR COMPANY: National Car Rental For the complete World's Best Awards 2024 survey methodology, visit travelandleisure.com Travel + Leisure Editor in Chief Jacqui Gifford will host a World's Best Awards celebration at Palm Court at The Plaza The event is sponsored by Capital One and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Travel + Leisure will host its inaugural World's Best Summit on July 16-17 and celebrities from the industry for a two-day summit from the world's most influential travel media brand and Travel + Leisure announced programming and ticket sales information for the highly-anticipated second annual .. 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Travel Hotels and Resorts Publishing & Information Services Awards Do not sell or share my personal information: From mountain towns to quaint coastal retreats Here's why you should consider moving to Valencia 1 pick and 14 more top cities in the United States according to our annual "World’s Best Awards" survey for 2024 New Orleans is more than a great party city Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50 She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel Maui surpassed Paris by a full percentage point Here's everything you need to know before booking your flight and a handful of world-renowned festivals await in Edinburgh T+L readers selected their favorite cities in the world in our annual "World’s Best Awards" survey for 2024 — here are the top 25 A lowcountry city was recently crowned the best in the U.S. for the 12th year in a row Travel + Leisure readers love visiting Charleston and they believe it can compete with any European capital Known as the Holy City among residents and tourists alike Charleston has dazzled many with its Southern charm throughout the years and walkability were reasons cited for the city being the best For Travel + Leisure's Best Cities in the World Awards Here's why travelers think Charleston is the best city across the states Many readers who traveled to Charleston did so several times and for different occasions they discovered something new about it that they treasured The city was also noted for its friendly atmosphere making it hard for visitors to resist joining in on the fun downtown Charleston's roots are as deep as the area's famed Angel Oak tree One reader told Travel + Leisure the city was "a great example of a city that holds to their roots but also strives to be current and welcome to everyone." Those who voted Charleston the best city even went as far as comparing it to cities in Europe due to its bustling arts Charleston's food is "unbeatable," and you can't have a great city without great food More: 10 South Carolina state parks to put on your summer bucket list: 4 are in the Upstate To determine which cities are the best in the U.S. Travel + Leisure asks readers to take part in their World's Best Awards Survey where they share their experiences while traveling the globe with a total of more than 70,000 votes cast across 8,700 properties Cities were rated on criteria such as culture More: Beat the heat at SC's lakes: Here's why two of them were voted among the nation's best More: Travelers Rest among 15 best US small towns for a summer vacation. What other towns made the list? Nina Tran covers trending topics for The Greenville News They’re hoping to help the diaspora return home “Our vision is to create a sustainable and thriving community that not only addresses the housing deficit but also invites people from the diaspora to come home and invest in their future,” Blay said via statement.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sanbra City Development (@sanbracityghana) The first phase of luxury homes called The Cascades broke ground in August 2024. Located just 15 minutes from the Kotoka International Airport, the community rests on 30 acres and features a number of amenities including a pool, sports facilities, bicycle lanes, a grocery store, and co-working spaces. The community features mixed-housing units with two-bedroom apartments starting at $180,000, four-bedroom townhomes priced from $275,000, and five-bedroom villas starting at $450,000.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rashad Bilal (@rashadbilal) To learn more about the Sanbra City Project, expected to be completed by October 2027, visit www.sanbracityghana.com Cover photo: Earn Your Leisure Founders to Build 300-Acre Housing Project in Ghana/Photo credit: Earn Your Leisure By clicking Submit, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Because of Them We Can (BOTWC) is the Internet’s most inspiring site of Black History and Excellence celebrating all things positive about the culture Liao Pan/China News Service via Getty Images Silver Dollar City Parks and Resorts will expand with its first theme park hotel in the Midwest and more In a press release shared with Black Enterprise and Tuyee Yeboah announced the groundbreaking development of a 300-acre housing project in Accra Earn Your Leisure co-founders Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings along with the group named the initiative the Sanbra City Project The project aims to provide modern and sustainable housing options to the diaspora to help Diasporans reconnect to their roots in the Motherland and phase one consists of competitively priced luxury homes called The Cascades It will be built across 30 acres and feature amenities for the community Housed just 15 minutes from the Kotoka International Airport the team broke ground in August 2024 and anticipates completion by October 2027.  Chakabars and the Earn Your Leisure team hope that this project will help African descendants reconnect with their roots in Africa they aim to create more opportunities for others to invest in the continent and connect back to what may have been lost “Our vision is to create a sustainable and thriving community that not only addresses the housing deficit but also invites people from the diaspora to come home and invest in their future,” Blay said in a statement the Cascades will host two-bedroom unit apartments starting at $180,000 developers are working with Plotus Investments Limited through EPC+F contracts including Stanbic Bank Ghana and First National Bank Both financial institutions offer discounted mortgages to make homeownership accessible and affordable more than 300 potential buyers have already been secured during Investfest 2024 proving that the interest in the development is real.  Several prominent names have had their eyes on Africa’s economic growth and development making moves for the continent to thrive in the future in several industries Academy Award-nominated actor Idris Elba announced earlier this month that he is focusing on building new movie studios across the continent to give natives “the chance to tell their own stories.” His first project will be housed on the island of Zanzibar The island’s government has already committed close to 200 acres of land to the development, which Elba hopes will be the foundation for a global entertainment hub RELATED CONTENT: And Another One: Atlanta Will Host Super Bowl LXll (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=188f96fd-bc39-45c8-a6e3-644bc86f05e0&cid=2b3b1cf8-11b9-409d-a906-ab6746c50467'; cnx.cmd.push(function() { cnx({ playerId: "188f96fd-bc39-45c8-a6e3-644bc86f05e0" }).render("5a1e590d68764577bc3d71b3cf1bda3b"); }); As the founders of Earn Your Leisure Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings have educated millions on financial literacy Now — they’re transforming that impact into something tangible with Sanbra City an eco-friendly residential community in Ghana that invites the African diaspora to reconnect and invest in their heritage The development will feature residential homes designed with sustainability at its core By prioritizing environmentally conscious construction Earn Your Leisure aims to address the rising demand for sustainable and luxurious living options drawing inspiration from Ghana’s rich culture and diverse landscape “We acquired 300 acres of vacant land in Accra,” they shared in a post to Instagram.  “We are now in the construction phase of a multi-phased development aimed at creating a vibrant community that welcomes the diaspora to Ghana for more than just parties. We will prioritize collaboration with local communities to ensure proper integration and mutual benefit. The time to come home has finally come! Homes are now available for sale.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Earn Your Leisure (@earnyourleisure) Partnering with activist and entrepreneur Chakabars the Earn Your Leisure co-founders are leveraging shared values and resources to bring Sanbra City to life The duo has long been known for their work in financial education targeting Black audiences and advocating for wealth-building through entrepreneurship they are extending their mission of financial empowerment by providing an opportunity for the diaspora to invest in property in Africa Bilal and Millings are offering a chance for families and professionals to take part in the growth of a modern African city rooted in sustainable practices The project aligns with Ghana’s “Year of Return” and “Beyond the Return” initiatives which encourage African-Americans and people of African descent to reconnect with their heritage through tourism By developing a sustainable residential community Earn Your Leisure is making it easier for the diaspora to find a permanent home on the continent enhancing the cultural and economic ties between Ghana and the global Black community this ambitious development serves as both a business venture and a movement They aim to create a legacy that underscores the importance of environmental stewardship Sanbra City is more than a real estate project—it’s a symbol of reconnection representing the potential for positive impact when business and social consciousness align Bolzano is a small city tucked in the Dolomites that becomes awash in twinkly lights during the holiday season Scottsdale Parks and Recreation is pleased to share its schedule for summer 2025 programs and classes Register for Activities Note that all programs are subject to change. 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