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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.

      The Red Sea EDITION
      Hotels, News

      Why The Red Sea EDITION Was Just Voted The World’s Best New Hotel Opening
      By Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester

      February 20, 2026

      The new hotel blends a modern, minimalist aesthetic with the rugged beauty of the desert and warm Saudi hospitality.

      by Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester 
      Grand Velas Riviera Maya
      Instagram, Star Ratings

      2026’s Most Instagrammable Hotel
      By Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester

      February 19, 2026

      The Riviera Maya hotel sits at the crossroads of the emerald Yucatan jungle and the turquoise Caribbean Sea.

      by Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester 
      Six Senses Bhutan
      Hotels, Outdoors

      From Forest Onsens To Desert Falconry: 12 Hotels That Are Gateways To Culture
      By Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester

      February 17, 2026

      The 2026 Star Award winners are swapping scripted luxury for hyper-local immersion.

      by Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester 
      Celebrity Xcel
      Chefs, Cruises

      Why The World’s First Five-Star Cruise Restaurant Is A Game Changer
      By Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester

      February 16, 2026

      Celebrity Xcel’s Le Voyage by Daniel Boulud signals a new direction with onboard dining.

      by Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester 
      The Ritz-Carlton's Ilma
      Awards, Lists

      Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Award Winners—Including The World’s First Five-Star Cruise
      By Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester

      February 10, 2026

      From Abu Dhabi to Zurich, the 68th annual luxury hospitality awards celebrate the finest hotels, spas, restaurants, ocean cruises and cruise restaurants.

      by Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester 
      Lai Heen
      Restaurants, Star Ratings

      4 New Five-Star Chefs Reveal Their Must-Try Dishes
      By Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester

      February 10, 2026

      When dining at these award-winning restaurants, these are the plates that you need to order.

      by Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester 
      The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Ilma
      Cruises, Star Ratings

      Inside The World’s First Five-Star Cruise Ship
      By Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester

      February 10, 2026

      The milestone win comes as cruising experiences unprecedented popularity.

      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

      February 9, 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 
      The Savoy's Beaufort Bar
      Design, Hotels

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

      February 5, 2026

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

      by Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester 
      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 
      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 
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