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      Forbes Travel Guide Stories

      Stories by Jennifer Kester

      Jennifer Kester is the vice president and executive editor at Forbes Travel Guide, where she oversees the editorial department. Kester’s beat includes everything that rings of luxury travel—food and drink, culture, wellness and, of course, hotels. She has visited hundreds of luxury destinations, and her travels have brought her everywhere from Toronto to Tokyo to Tasmania. She’s always on the lookout for the next great beach or city to visit, all to bring readers that much closer to figuring out their next trip.

      A leading expert in hospitality journalism, Kester has been an editor and writer for Forbes Travel Guide since 2008, taking over as executive editor in 2015. She has also been an editor and writer at such publications as HotelChatter, Jaunted, AOL and Time Out Chicago.

      About Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester

      Jennifer Kester is the vice president and executive editor at Forbes Travel Guide, where she oversees the editorial department. Kester’s beat includes everything that rings of luxury travel—food and drink, culture, wellness and, of course, hotels. She has visited hundreds of luxury destinations, and her travels have brought her everywhere from Toronto to Tokyo to Tasmania. She’s always on the lookout for the next great beach or city to visit, all to bring readers that much closer to figuring out their next trip.

      A leading expert in hospitality journalism, Kester has been an editor and writer for Forbes Travel Guide since 2008, taking over as executive editor in 2015.

      Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley Resort
      Hotels, News

      Exclusive: Waldorf Astoria To Open At Deer Valley’s New East Village
      By Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester

      January 27, 2026

      The luxurious ski-in, ski-out resort will feature a striking pool hanging over the slopes.

      by Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester 
      Big Sur International Marathon
      Hotels, Sports

      12 Marathons Worth Traveling For In 2026
      By Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester

      January 18, 2026

      From Big Sur to the Great Wall of China, these picturesque races will inspire globetrotters to lace up and run 26.2 miles.

      by Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester 
      Bvlgari Hotel Roma
      Hotels, Instagram

      25 Top Travel Instagram Posts Of 2025
      By Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester

      January 13, 2026

      See which getaways captured our followers’ attention.

      by Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester 
      Bvlgari Hotel Roma
      Hotels, Instagram

      25 Top Hotel Instagram Posts Of 2025
      By Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester

      January 9, 2026

      Stunning properties spanning from Mexico to the Maldives grabbed our followers’ attention last year.

      by Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester 
      The Savoy's Beaufort Bar
      Design, Hotels

      20 Stunning Luxury Hotels That Define Art Deco Glamour
      By Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester

      January 2, 2026

      From Cairo to Chicago, these dazzlers showcase the movement’s opulent, modern spirit.

      by Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester 
      The Dolomites
      Destinations, Lists

      Forbes Travel Guide’s 20 Top Destinations For 2026
      By Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester

      December 28, 2025

      From the icy frontiers of Antarctica to the beaches of Zanzibar, here are the best places to travel in the coming year.

      by Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester 
      The Boca Raton
      Holidays, Hotels

      The 15 Most Breathtaking Hotel Christmas Trees We’ve Seen This Year
      By Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester

      December 19, 2025

      From London to Los Cabos, these Forbes Travel Guide properties get very merry with festive décor.

      by Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester 
      Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree
      Environment, Interviews

      How A Toxic Former Tin Mine Sparked The Banyan Tree Luxury Hotel Empire
      By Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester

      December 12, 2025

      As Banyan Group opens its 100th hotel, we look at the Asia-based hospitality company’s journey.

      by Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester 
      Aperture Cellars
      Food and Wine, Interviews

      The Winemaker Who Sold the $1M Bottle And Is Defining The Next Era Of Sonoma Wine
      By Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester

      December 5, 2025

      Aperture Cellars’ Jesse Katz also talks sustainability and shares his favorite wine he’s ever made.

      by Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester 
      The Knox, Auberge Resorts Collection
      Hotels, Lists

      Forbes Travel Guide’s Most Anticipated Hotel Openings Of 2026
      By Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester

      November 9, 2025

      An early look at next year’s most exciting new luxury getaways, from Texas to Tanzania.

      by Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester 
      Hôtel Plaza Athénée Paris
      Hotels, Travel Tips

      This Expert’s 5 Tips Will Transform Your Bedroom Into A Luxury Hotel
      By Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester

      November 8, 2025

      Instantly turn your room into an elegant oasis.

      by Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester 
      Banyan Tree Mayakoba
      Events, Wellness

      Inside Banyan Tree Mayakoba’s Exclusive Retreat For Female Leaders
      By Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester

      October 31, 2025

      Banyan Group’s founder and deputy CEO headline a four-day event focused on creating connections, community and a new world order.

      by Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester 
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