Jesse Ashlock
Deputy Global Editorial Director
Jesse Ashlock is the Deputy Global Editorial Director and U.S. Head of Editorial Content for Condé Nast Traveler. Prior to joining CNT, he spent five years guiding daily editorial operations at Travel + Leisure as the magazine’s Executive Editor. He has also served as the Online Director for T: The New York Times Style Magazine and the Deputy Editor of Condé Nast’s Details, and has held senior positions at Visionaire, the Tribeca Film Festival, and Palm Pictures. He is an Adjunct Instructor In the Center for Publishing at NYU’s School for Professional Studies and a graduate of Wesleyan University.
Editor's Letter: How a Hotel Earns Its Place on the ‘Hot List’
Introducing the new classics on this year's list.
Editor's Letter: The Case For Traveling Slower—And Deeper
The April issue of 'Condé Nast Traveler' takes readers stargazing in the Atacama Desert and hiking through northwest Greece—and spotlights the top travel specialists for 2023.
Editor's Letter: The Value in Seeing Familiar Destinations in Fresh Ways
The March issue of ‘Condé Nast Traveler’ takes readers to rural Quebec and central Vietnam, and introduces the Women Who Travel Power List.
Editor's Letter: May the Year Ahead Be Filled With Intentional Travel
Start planning your 2023 adventures with the latest issue of Condé Nast Traveler, featuring our 29th annual Gold List.
Editor's Letter: In the Year Ahead, Seek Out a Party
The December issue of Condé Nast Traveler celebrates cruising's triumphant return, Manhattan's stylish new crop of hotels, and more.
Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis
Community-minded luxury that’s right at home in a city renowned for its food, culture, and friendliness.
Editor’s Letter: All the Ways Our Readers Are Traveling Again
See your favorite destinations and places to stay in the 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Inness
A thoughtful marriage of Scandinavian-chic and rustic Americana in the Catskills.
Sir Richard Branson on What’s Next in Travel
We talk to the Virgin Group founder about the future of air travel, exploring with his grandchildren, and the possibility of a hotel on the moon.
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Editor’s Letter: Celebrating 35 Years of Condé Nast Traveler
On the occasion of our 35th anniversary, we look back at what’s changed in travel since our inaugural issue—for clues about what lies ahead.
A Galápagos Expedition Cruise That Connects You Even More Closely With the Islands’ Rare Wildlife
Aboard Silversea’s new purpose-built Galápagos vessel, passengers can expect encounters with giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, penguins, and sharks—and a deeper understanding of where we all came from.
Daunt's Albatross Motel
If you want to connect with the old-school Montauk with modern updates and high-design touches, this is the place for you.
Editor’s Letter: More Than Ever, We’re Hungry for New Experiences
Let this issue’s exploration of evolving food cultures help you decide where to travel next.
Editor’s Letter: In an Uncertain World, Hospitality Feels More Meaningful than Ever
For the 26th edition of Condé Nast Traveler’s Hot List, we’ve indexed the best, brightest openings around the globe.
Editor’s Letter: The Joy of Being on the Water
The April issue of ‘Condé Nast Traveler’ features stories about canoeing in Tahiti, cruising in the Caribbean, and more.
In Yellowstone, Wolf-Spotting Is an Education in the Laws of Nature
Tracking Yellowstone's elusive—and polarizing—wolf herds is a window into the park's wild beauty.
Editor’s Letter: Travel as an Act of Love
Travel builds bonds with those we hold dearest and helps us empathize with those we don’t know at all.
Editor’s Letter: Looking Ahead to a New Year of Travel
Our newest launches, Gold List and Iconic Itineraries, will help you plan your future adventures.
Editor’s Letter: Why We Can’t Wait to Get Back Onto the Water
The December issue of Condé Nast Traveler features trips we’re excited to take once again.
Multifamily Vacation Rentals Big Enough for Your Whole Crew (And Then Some)
For scattered clans longing to reunite, nothing's better than renting a great big villa or converted summer camp with ample space to entertain.