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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Travel & Experiences
Fine Dining
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Latest Articles

Southwest Airlines jet flying over a beautiful Caribbean island with turquoise waters and white sandy beaches.
Travel & Experiences

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

A futuristic cityscape at night, alive with diverse culinary influences and illuminated by neon signs, representing the global future of fine dining.
Fine Dining

9 Global Cities Shaping Fine Dining's Future in 2026

In 2025, Maido in Lima seized the title of The World's Best Restaurant.

Aug 16, 2026 · 5 min read

A beautifully plated fine dining dish showcasing fresh, local ingredients with a focus on terroir.
Fine Dining

How Chefs Use Terroir in Fine Dining Menus Today

In 2017, Ana Roš, a chef who describes her cooking as a "collage" of terroir and season, was named the World's Best Female Chef.

Aug 15, 2026 · 5 min read

Luxurious hotel lobby interior with a world map motif, symbolizing American Express's expanded global hotel network.
Travel & Experiences

American Express Adds 351 Properties to FHR and Hotel Collection

American Express has just added over 350 new luxury properties to its Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection programs, bringing its global portfolio to more than 3,400 hotels across 116 countr

Aug 15, 2026 · 2 min read

A futuristic wellness resort with geodesic domes and lush tropical landscaping, symbolizing the Therme Group and Marriott luxury wellbeing partnership.
Travel & Experiences

Therme Group and Marriott Forge Global Luxury Wellbeing Partnership

Therme Group broke ground on a 720,000-square-foot destination in Singapore, scheduled to open in 2030.

Aug 14, 2026 · 4 min read

A sommelier meticulously inspecting a bottle in a well-organized, dimly lit wine cellar of a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Fine Dining

How Michelin Restaurants Manage Cellars for Perfect Wine Pairing

Despite the common assumption that higher prices equate to better ratings in fine dining, some of the most acclaimed establishments achieve top marks with lower median wine list prices.

Aug 13, 2026 · 5 min read

Luxurious hotel lobby with American Express Platinum card on display, symbolizing exclusive travel benefits and expanded hotel programs.
Travel & Experiences

American Express Adds 351 Hotels to FHR and THC Programs

American Express has quietly added 351 new properties to its exclusive Fine Hotels + Resorts (FHR) and The Hotel Collection (THC) programs.

Aug 13, 2026 · 3 min read

An intimate, luxurious dining experience at a Michelin-starred restaurant, highlighting exquisite food and impeccable service.
Fine Dining

Michelin Star Restaurants Embrace Immersive Dining Amidst Rising Costs

At Harbor House Inn, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant, a single dinner for two with wine pairing and an overnight stay can easily exceed $1,500, excluding taxes and gratuity.

Aug 13, 2026 · 3 min read

Luxurious all-inclusive resort on a serene Barbados beach with palm trees and calm ocean waters at sunset.
Travel & Experiences

Marriott Expands Luxury All-Inclusive Portfolio in Barbados

On Barbados' South Coast, the Turtle Beach resort has officially reopened, now operating as a Tribute Portfolio All-Inclusive.

Aug 12, 2026 · 2 min read

An intimate, opulent private dining room setting with a single table featuring a beautifully plated, artistic dish, exuding sophistication and luxury.
Fine Dining

What are bespoke culinary experiences and luxury dining?

While nearly 60% of all restaurant visits now happen off-premises, the global luxury food market is simultaneously projected to surge from $194.

Aug 11, 2026 · 5 min read

Aerial view of the luxurious UNICO 18°77° Montego Bay adults-only resort in Jamaica during a golden sunset.
Travel & Experiences

UNICO Opens Jamaica Adults-Only Luxury Resort March 2027

Despite immediate buzz, the most anticipated new adults-only luxury resort in Jamaica, UNICO 18°77° Montego Bay, won't open its 451 ocean-view rooms until March 1, 2027, according to caribjournal .

Aug 11, 2026 · 3 min read

A futuristic spacecraft launching into a nebula, with a small group of elegantly dressed people watching from a luxury observation deck.
Travel & Experiences

Most Exclusive Adventure Travel Programs

Only 12 individuals worldwide will ever experience 'Project Aurora,' a 10-day sub-orbital space flight costing $50 million, with a waitlist extending over seven years.

Aug 10, 2026 · 5 min read

Aerial view of three new Lopesan luxury all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic, showcasing diverse amenities like a water park and a large lagoon pool.
Travel & Experiences

Lopesan opens 3 luxury all-inclusive resorts in DR

Lopesan Hotel Group has poured over $350 million into three new all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic, adding more than 1,000 rooms and a 417-foot lagoon pool.

Aug 10, 2026 · 3 min read

Sophisticated traveler in a luxury office, choosing between a glowing AI map and a reassuring human travel advisor.
Travel & Experiences

AI can't replicate the trust clients place in human luxury travel advisors.

While 37% of U.S. travelers now use AI to plan their trips, according to Hoteldive , the dream of a once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon to the Amalfi Coast or the meticulous coordination of a complex multi-c

Aug 10, 2026 · 4 min read

Elegant fine dining restaurant interior with artfully plated dishes, showcasing global culinary innovation and tradition.
Fine Dining

Redefining Global Fine Dining Destinations and Culinary Traditions

In 2026, August, a fine-dining restaurant in Jakarta, established just five years prior, secured the 42nd spot on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list.

Aug 9, 2026 · 5 min read

Luxury reviewer Ryan Walker is denied entry to the new Amanvari Resort by security, with police presence implied in the tense scene.
Travel & Experiences

Ryan Walker Denied Entry to New Amanvari Resort Amid Brand Controversy

At Amanvari, a newly opened luxury resort where rooms were listed for over $6,000 a night, staff called the police on a paying guest for attempting to check in.

Aug 9, 2026 · 3 min read

A sophisticated and modern fine dining restaurant interior, showcasing an atmosphere of innovation and refined dining experiences.
Fine Dining

Fine dining's future: Trends in experiential and accessible menus.

Dinner in the Sky serves meals at a dining table suspended from a crane more than 150 feet in the air, offering diners a breathtaking, albeit precarious, view.

Aug 9, 2026 · 3 min read

An intimate, spotlighted table in a luxurious, dimly lit restaurant, suggesting a multi-sensory and artistic fine dining experience.
Fine Dining

Top 5 Michelin-Starred Experiential Restaurants

At one three-Michelin-starred restaurant, a single dish might involve a bespoke soundscape, a custom scent diffused at the table, and a narrative delivered by the chef, transforming a meal into a perf

Aug 8, 2026 · 4 min read

Aerial view of a luxurious beachfront resort with infinity pools, showcasing exclusive curated itineraries and all-inclusive packages.
Travel & Experiences

Luxury Hotels Launch Curated Itineraries and All-Inclusive Packages

Grand Velas Los Cabos stands alone, simultaneously holding a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel rating, AAA Five Diamonds, and a Michelin-starred restaurant, as reported by Haute Living .

Aug 7, 2026 · 2 min read

An elegant Maître d'Hôtel overseeing a sophisticated fine dining restaurant, ensuring a flawless guest experience with quiet authority.
Fine Dining

What is the role of a Maître d'Hôtel in fine dining guest experience?

In a top fine dining establishment, the seamless flow of service—from the perfectly set table to the knowledgeable sommelier—is not accidental.

Aug 6, 2026 · 4 min read