Travel + Leisure
Coverage of Travel + Leisure in the Nexus archive.
- Despite travel media acclaim, these Mexican destinations face tough tests for sustainability
Mexico City, Tamarindo, and Tecate received international recognition in Travel + Leisure's World’s Best Awards, leading to increased search interest, flight queries, and short-term rental listings. However, the destinations face sustainability challenges, including housing pressures, infrastructure limits, and the need to ensure tourism benefits local communities without displacing residents or degrading environments.
- I stayed at a hotel voted the best in Seattle. Now I'll book the chain wherever I travel.
A Business Insider reporter stayed at 1 Hotel Seattle, a sustainability-focused luxury hotel voted best in Seattle by Travel + Leisure. The hotel, part of the 1 Hotels chain, opened in May 2025 with a nature-inspired design and starting rates of $400 per night. The reviewer praised its boutique-like atmosphere and plans to book the chain in future travels.
- Peru’s Andean Explorer Is Named the World’s Best Train for 2026
Peru’s Belmond Andean Explorer was named the world’s best train by Travel + Leisure in its 2026 World’s Best Awards, based on a reader survey. The train connects Cusco, Lake Titicaca, and Arequipa across the Andes and was launched in 2017.
- Middle East conflict causes summer travel uncertainty
The Middle East conflict, particularly the Iran war, is creating uncertainty for summer travel plans. Jacqui Gifford from Travel + Leisure discusses its impact and offers advice for maximizing value during vacations.