Ann Abel

Ann Abel

Senior Contributor|Travel

Ann Abel has been an award-winning travel writer and editor for more than 20 years and has been a Forbes contributor since 2008. She knows the difference between expensive travel and true luxury, and she has a particular focus on small hotels, game-changing hospitality,

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10 Favorite Restaurants From A Food And Travel Writer In 2024

Restaurants are innovating like never before. At the same time, they’re doubling down on historic technique and recipes. In a year of eating, here’s what stood out.

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2,311 viewsDec 18, 2024

10 Favorite Luxury And Design Hotels From 2024

From a grand estate full of playful details in the French countryside to a tented lodge beside the Indian Ocean in Sri Lanka, these outposts of hospitality stood out.

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9,733 viewsDec 13, 2024

20 New One-Of-A-Kind Hotels That Will Reshape Hospitality In 2025

While the big brands continue to grow, a new crop of smaller, independent and soulful hotels are attracting travelers looking for a break from the same old same old.

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7,213 viewsDec 6, 2024

The Coolest Restaurants For 2025, According To Experts

Three professional eaters weigh in on their favorite recent discoveries, culinary newcomers and gastronomic hidden gems that likely won’t stay under the radar for long.

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8,986 viewsDec 3, 2024

Where To Go In 2025: 15 Ideas For Unforgettable, Responsible Travel

From the deserts of Argentina and Australia to the fjords of Greenland and the tundra of the Yukon, these trips are designed with positive impacts in mind.