Collabs and Cultural Events, Taking the World By Storm

Countless experiences for every kind of traveler. [Travel + Leisure: Notes From the Field]( [Travel + Leisure: Notes From the Field]( Illustration by: Bashel Lubarsky There's a new trend sweeping the travel world, particularly in the hotel space. I like to call it collab-mania. Brands are increasingly reaching out to fashion designers, artists, chefs, and influencers to collaborate on everything from capsule collections to hosted retreats and exclusive dinners. It's a way of expanding your audience reach, and of course, keeping things fresh. I got a taste of a cool collaboration recently at [Montage Los Cabos, an intimate, discrete and yet also family-friendly property]( set on Santa Maria Bay. (If you're a devoted ocean swimmer, you'll love their beach–one of the few swimmable stretches in the area, with a nice breeze and great waves.) The resort had invited the esteemed chef Jorge Vallejo, of the World's 50 Best Restaurant-celebrated Quintonil, to fly in from [Mexico City](. The multi-course meal Vallejo cooked for our group proved to be an extraordinary, well-paced, downright delicious experience. And–big shocker!—it made me want to hop on a plane to Mexico City. As I plan more adventures for the year, I'm seeking out innovative ways to see a place that might be considered classic, and a collaboration might be just the ticket. And I'm also hooking certain trips around [marquee events]( or cultural moments, including our own [Food & Wine Classic in Charleston, held September 27-29](. This inaugural event, presented by Explore Charleston, will bring together three brands—Food & Wine, Southern Living, and Travel + Leisure—for a celebratory weekend of cooking demos, wine tastings, and a traditional Southern tailgate. I will also be personally curating a shopping tour to some of my favorite boutiques run by incredible female entrepreneurs. To me, the beauty of this destination is the friendliness of the locals, who always greet my family with a hug and a "How are you?" We can't wait to welcome you to the party. [Jacqui Gifford - Editor-in-Chief]( Jacqui Recommends [This Florida National Park Is One of the Least-Visited and Most Beautiful in the U.S. — Here's What It's Like to Camp There]( [READ MORE]( Jacqui's Pick [16 Best Father's Day Gifts for the Traveler Who Has Everything]( There's something for the frequent flier, hiking enthusiast, campground cook and more — from $14. [SHOP NOW]( [I Explored Rwanda's Hidden Gems With My Family — Here's Why You Should, Too]( [READ MORE]( [These Are the Best Affordable Hotels in Europe, According to Travel Experts]( [READ MORE]( [I Just Got Back From This Famous Island Nation That's Suddenly the Hottest LGBTQ Destination in the Caribbean]( [READ MORE]( [This Coastal Destination Is One of England's Best-Kept Secrets]( [READ MORE]( [Travel + Leisure Logo]( [Facebook]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [TikTok]( [[Check out our new podcast Lost Cultures: Living Legacies]Check out our podcast 'Lost Cultures: Living Legacies']( [Unsubscribe from Membership Updates]( [Manage My Subscriptions]( We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. This email was sent to {EMAIL} Was this email forwarded to you? [Subscribe Here]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( | [Help Center]( Dotdash Meredith, 225 Liberty St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10281 ©2024. All Rights Reserved. [Dotdash Meredith]( Travel + Leisure is part of the [Dotdash Meredith]( publishing family.