"A grand, Old World–style hotel that emphasizes traditional, top-tier service—from white-gloved valets to chauffeured Rolls-Royce transport—set amid sumptuous interiors with gilded chandeliers and expansive marble bathrooms. Signature experiences include a comprehensive spa (with a new Hair Atelier), leisurely alfresco rooftop breakfasts, poolside cabanas for celebrity spotting, and a refined afternoon tea in a living-room setting accompanied by live harp music." - Chris Dong
"A luxury Los Angeles hotel serving as the itinerary’s launch point on Oct. 2, 2026, where guests begin the multiweek curated journey that combines high-end accommodations with exclusive experiences." - Katie Nadworny Katie Nadworny Katie Nadworny is an Istanbul-based writer who specializes in stories at the intersection of culture and politics in Turkey, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. She has lived in Turkey for nearly a decade and has traveled extensively around the region. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"An omakase residency at the Peninsula in Beverly Hills running March 26 to April 18, 2025, by chef Wei Chen, who trained at 15 East, Nakazawa and Shuko in New York City. Dinners cost $354 per person (including service) and feature a tasting menu of seasonal plates and nigiri prepared by a veteran of New York City’s top-tier sushi restaurants. Services run at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. with a limit of 10 seats per service; reservations are available on OpenTable." - Matthew Kang
"It doesn’t get more luxurious than afternoon tea in the Living Room inside the Peninsula Beverly Hills, where a live harpist performs daily. Prices start at $125 per person and include finger sandwiches, pastries, and scones with clotted cream, along with an option for free-flowing Champagne. Tea is served at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. from Monday to Wednesday, with an additional 4 p.m. seating on Thursday. From Friday to Sunday, service is offered at 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. Reservations are available here." - Cathy Chaplin
"If you’re looking to get unapologetically fancy this Easter, The Peninsula’s afternoon tea package is a great option. For $135 per person, it comes with six different sandwiches ranging from cucumber to crab salad, an entire sweets package including a Fabergé Easter egg and fruit basket, a bottle of champagne, and a tea stand as well. Available for pickup." - brant cox