charm tourists look for in a European destination’
‘It is laden with all the fairytale
LAS VEGAS ERIC NEWILL
EDITOR, BUSINESS TRA VELER US
LONG A SHOWCASE for the extravagant, Las Vegas continues to top itself with ever more fantastic properties and attractions. After recently launching both the Sphere – a futuristic circular arena featuring a 16K wraparound screen as its facade – and the lavish Fontainebleau hotel (at 67 stories, the state’s tallest occupiable structure), the city is anticipating an even more gargantuan resort, LVXP, which will include a trio of towers, a Wet ’n Wild waterpark and an 18,000-seat
basketball stadium. Meanwhile, the Oakland A’s are relocating to Las Vegas this season, playing in nearby Summerlin while awaiting a domed ballpark designed by pioneering Danish architect Bjarke Ingels. On the dining front, Y
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creator Taylor Sheridan has opened Four Sixes Ranch Steakhouse inside the Wynn, a Texas-barbecue- driven concept that’s going up against a new outpost of New York’s iconic Peter Luger Steak House at Caesars Palace.
WROCŁAW, POLAND ALICE HENDERSON EDITORIAL
ASSISTANT, BUSINESS TRA VELLER
AMSTERDAM EDEN HERBSTMAN, MANAGING EDITOR,
BUSINESS TRA VELER US
TREE-SHADED CANALS, bike-friendly paths and tulip-drenched fields have painted fantasies of Amsterdam in my mind for years, and I can’t think of a better time to visit the Dutch capital than in 2025 for its 750th birthday. The city is looking pretty spectacular for such an age, with new hotels like Rosewood Amsterdam leaving their mark. I plan to spend time exploring renowned institutions such as Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum of Amsterdam and Concertgebouw, which will host ‘Dutch Heritage: ode to Thelonious Monk’ in January, before hopping on a river cruise to enjoy the city by water. Hidden speakeasy Door 74 is top of my list for its seasonal cocktail menu – and I’ll be building in recovery time at Badhuis, Amsterdam’s oldest sauna dating back to 1903.
DECEMBER 2024/JANUARY 2025EMBER 2024/ JANUARY 2025
DRIFTING ON 12 ISLANDS cut with winding canals, and an assortment of 130 bridges to rival Venice, Wrocław is laden with all the fairytale charm tourists look for in a European destination. The shining Cathedral Island neighbourhood was my favourite – it’s the oldest part of the city, with a gothic cathedral and a princely castle, and is accessed only by a steely green bridge. At nightfall, the cobblestones and bare brickwork glow orange at the hand of a 19th-century-style lamplighter who rounds the streets every evening. Another highlight is exploring Wrocław University: pearly baroque columns and pastel frescoes, and an excellent viewpoint to see the city from. While wandering the city, look for pint-sized gnome statues around the pavement. What began as a peaceful protest against the Soviet regime in the 1980s has become a quirky attraction for visitors – the stock trader gnome is a must-see. Wrocław ticks all the boxes for travellers in 2025 looking for off-the-beaten-path destinations.
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