April 2018 Hideaway Report

FROM THE EDITOR: Rwanda has put a new emphasis on luxury tourism, and by all accounts it is paying off. The last time I was in Rwanda was eight years ago; since then much has changed — for the better. My recent return trip was prompted by the opening of Bisate Lodge last June, a property designed and operated by the outstanding Botswana-based company Wilderness Safaris. While there I had a chance to visit the mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. One of our other editors traveled to the unspoiled medieval city of Ghent, in Flanders, Belgium, where we stayed in a new boutique hotel. Read more from our editor-in-chief...

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Cruising the Galápagos: Celebrity Introduces Another Small Ship

Celebrity introduces another small ship in which to cruise the Galapagos. Like the Xpedition, the new Celebrity Flora will carry 100 passengers.

'The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb': A Masterpiece Restored

"The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb" is considered a masterpiece of late medieval art. It is on display in Ghent's St. Bavo's Cathedral and worth viewing.

A Gin Renaissance in Flanders

On my recent trip to Belgium, I discovered a fine liquor store called Proof that sells the finest European spirits, including gin produced in Flanders.

Five Favorite Paintings in the MSK Ghent

Ghent boasts one of the most renowned museums in Europe. These are five of my favorite paintings from The Museum of Fine Arts.

Newly Recommended Hotels in Ghent

As part of the April 2018 Hideaway Report, we traveled to the charming city of Ghent. Besides art and architecture, we found two hotels to recommend.

Ghent Restaurant Discoveries

Belgium's Ghent is now one of the foremost gastronomic destinations in northern Europe. Here are five restaurants we discovered on our last visit.

Ghent: An Undiscovered Gem

Charming Ghent proves it is still possible to escape the crowds that flood other Belgian cities. The art, architecture and shops are another big draw.

Gorillas in Our Midst: The Rwanda Wildlife Experience That Left Us Breathless

Rwanda has changed, and the best way to experience it is a visit to Wilderness Safaris' new Bisate Lodge, next to Volcanoes National Park.

Newly Recommended Hotels in East Africa

The April Hideaway Report takes us to East Africa, where we visited five hotels, two in Rwanda and three in Tanzania. Four were up to our standards.

Letter From the Editor: April 2018

In the April Hideaway Report, we cover a one-of-a-kind resort in Rwanda that should be at the top of everyone's bucket list. We also report on Ghent, Belgium.

Visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial

Travel can bring you face-to-face with some of the darkest periods of human history. A visit to Rwanda's Kigali Genocide Memorial is one such case.

With Silversands' Debut, a New Era in Grenada

Despite luxuriant vegetation and white-sand beaches, Grenada is without high-end accommodations. With the debut of Silversands, this may be about to change.

Video: Gorillas at Play in Rwanda

This is what it's like to see mountain gorillas up close in their natural habitat, happily chewing on sticks of wild celery, completely indifferent to humans.

Tracking Mahale Chimps: A Thrilling Experience

The place with the most unforgettable chimpanzee sightings is Mahale Mountains National Park, which now boasts a first-rate lodge in Greystoke Mahale.

Where to Overnight in Dar es Salaam: The Oyster Bay

Dar es Salaam is not a city in which most American travelers will wish to linger, but if an overnight stay is necessary, The Oyster Bay is the place to do it.

Azura Selous: A Refuge in Tanzania's Wilderness

The Selous in Tanzania is Africa's biggest game reserve. It is also one of the continent’s surviving wilderness areas that is much like it was 10,000 years ago.

Indelible Memory: A Leopard Encounter in the Selous

On a recent visit to the Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania, our editor came face to face with a leopard, typically quite elusive creatures there.

The New Six Senses Resort in Bali

The Six Senses brand debuts its new resort on the Bukit Peninsula in southern Bali. It features 103 lavish suites and villas set atop a rugged cliff.

5 Best Beach Resorts in Tanzania and the Seychelles

After a thrilling but exhausting East African safari, travelers may want to relax seaside. Tanzania and the Seychelles offer five spectacular beach resorts.