Lucia Ferraro
Travel & Dining Writer
As a Travel & Dining Writer for The Prestige Edit, Lucia Ferraro covers luxury hotels, fine dining, and exclusive cultural experiences. Her work focuses on uncovering exquisite destinations and gastronomy, offering readers detailed reviews, destination guides, and insights into wine pairing. Through immersive storytelling and a keen eye for detail, she aims to transport readers to the heart of each experience and provide a taste of the extraordinary.
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The Rise of Exclusive Chef's Table Dining Experiences
A single "Day Experience" at a chef's table can cost $480 plus tax for a ten-course tasting, offering an intimate three-hour culinary journey for a maximum of eight guests, according to Mohonk .
Aug 26, 2026 · 7 min read
How to Design a Luxury Wine Cellar with Climate Control
In 2025, 94% of custom wine cellar projects included dedicated climate control systems, underscoring that true luxury in wine storage is now defined by unseen precision, not just visible grandeur.
Aug 25, 2026 · 4 min read
WestJet Vacations Adds Royalton Vessence Barbados to Luxury Caribbean Portfolio
On Barbados' exclusive Platinum Coast, a new 220-room adults-only luxury resort, Royalton Vessence, has been added to WestJet Vacations' premium Caribbean lineup for 2026.
Aug 25, 2026 · 3 min read
What Is Crafting Bespoke Cocktail Programs in Michelin-Starred Restaurants?
The standard gin and tonic at a Michelin-starred restaurant is obsolete.
Aug 24, 2026 · 4 min read
Anguilla Secures Multiple World Travel Awards 2026 Nominations
Anguilla, a jewel of the Caribbean, has garnered an impressive eight nominations in the prestigious 33rd annual World Travel Awards.
Aug 24, 2026 · 2 min read
Luxury travel trends and destinations 2026 focus on authenticity
Autumn bookings for luxury travel surged 59% last year, with some travelers already securing $117,000 holidays two years in advance.
Aug 24, 2026 · 3 min read
57% of Families Plan Multi-Generational Trips: The New Luxury
Over 50% of parents are now planning trips that include both their children and grandparents, a profound shift in how affluent families define and experience luxury.
Aug 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Most Exclusive All-Inclusive Luxury Resorts for 2026
At Amanvari, a single night in one of its 18 private casitas starts at $3,800, redefining the price of 'all-inclusive' luxury.
Aug 23, 2026 · 3 min read
What Are the Principles of Biodynamic Viticulture in Luxury Wine?
In 2025, Austria dedicated 1,278 hectares—a full 3% of its vineyards—to biodynamic farming, a practice involving buried manure-filled cow horns and precise alignment with lunar cycles, as reported by
Aug 23, 2026 · 4 min read
What are Michelin restaurant plant-based luxury ingredients?
A meticulously crafted vegetable 'scallop', fashioned from king oyster mushrooms, recently garnered rave reviews for a two-Michelin-star restaurant in Copenhagen.
Aug 22, 2026 · 4 min read
Top 5 Luxury Private Member Clubs for Travelers in 2026
At The Aster Members Club in Hollywood, entry demands more than a $3,600 annual fee; it requires an application complete with photos and a personal bio, as reported by The Observer .
Aug 22, 2026 · 5 min read
Park Hyatt's Upcoming Riviera Maya Cancun Luxury Resort
A single penthouse suite at the upcoming Park Hyatt Riviera Maya will span 2,300 square feet, epitomizing the region's aggressive pivot towards ultra-luxury travel.
Aug 21, 2026 · 3 min read
How to Pair Rare Spirits with Fine Dining Menus
A vodka martini now sits comfortably alongside an upscale taco on a fine dining menu, signaling a radical shift in how top restaurants approach spirit pairings.
Aug 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Top Immersive Experiential Dining Restaurants
At Sublimotion in Ibiza, diners pay a staggering sum for a meal where food is merely one element of a high-tech, performance art spectacle, fundamentally redefining what it means to 'eat out.
Aug 20, 2026 · 5 min read
Rosewood AMAALA resort opens early on Red Sea coast
Despite official Saudi Vision 2030 documents stating a 2026 launch, the ultra-luxury Rosewood AMAALA resort in Triple Bay has just announced its opening, complete with 110 pool villas and a 2,100 squa
Aug 19, 2026 · 3 min read
What Is Sustainable Sourcing for Michelin Restaurants in 2026?
At Noma, a restaurant celebrated globally for its innovative cuisine, chefs once sourced live Amazonian ants, flying them across continents for a single, distinctive dish.
Aug 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Marriott Luxury Collection Launches New Cultural Discovery Journeys
In Japan, a 10-day 'Imperial Journey' now offers guests of Marriott's Luxury Collection experiences like sushi-making with a master and a private geiko dinner.
Aug 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Sommelier Education: Ethical Challenges & New Training Paths
The Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS), long the gold standard for aspiring sommeliers, has faced troubling reports regarding exam management and credible allegations of bias and sexual misconduct, acco
Aug 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Luxury Travel Bookings Jump 37% for Stays Above $1,500/Night
Across 10 US World Cup host cities, luxury properties within the Virtuoso network witnessed a remarkable surge in demand.
Aug 19, 2026 · 7 min read
Southwest Airlines Adds Four New Routes from Nashville
Despite being over a year away, Southwest Airlines has already set March 13, 2027, as the launch date for new weekly flights from Nashville to the popular Caribbean islands of Aruba and St.
Aug 17, 2026 · 3 min read