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If the walls of the Hotel Chelsea could talk, William Benton could probably tell you what they’d say.

Welcome to Unpacked, our new series introducing you to the people with the best stories in travel, and the characters who make the places we visit worth traveling to.

For our first episode, we chatted with William Benton is Cat Casual , the Hotel Chelsea’s doorman and historian, the greatest parties ever thrown at the Chelsea, the importance of preserving the property’s history and the stories you only hear after spending years at its front door.

Fora has officially landed in the UK 🇬🇧

After growing our community in London over the past two years, we’re officially launching across the UK—giving aspiring and established travel advisors access to Fora’s technology, training, global community and network of 8,000+ preferred travel partners.

The UK marks Fora’s third international market, following Canada and Mexico—and a major next step in building the modern travel agency globally.

Ready to build your travel business with Fora? Applications are now open for UK-based advisors.

Malta might be one of Europe’s last uncrowded beach destinations. Take it from Fora advisor J O L E N E 🌞 ✨ who just spent three days exploring the island, from coastal hikes and hidden swimming spots to seafood in Valletta and a ferry over to Gozo.

Save this guide for your Malta trip, then message Jolene to start planning.

The next Spain trip on our radar goes beyond the usual Mallorca or Marbella route.

Costa Brava gives you the Mediterranean coast and the Empordà countryside in one trip: hidden beaches, tiny fishing villages, destination-worthy food, vineyards and some of the region’s best boutique hotels.

Get matched with a Fora advisor who can help you get there before everyone else does.

Hint, hint: If your partner sent this to you, they want to get engaged here.

I spent the night at COMO Parrot Cay, a private island resort in Turks and Caicos accessible only by boat—and came home with a ring.

Between the secluded setting and the COMO team pulling off every detail behind the scenes, this is the perfect destination for uninterrupted days off-grid.

Ready to go? Get matched with a Fora advisor to plan your trip.

Japan in the fall is hard to beat, but timing your trip around peak foliage can make all the difference.

Fora Advisor Toujours Travel | New Zealand Luxury Travel Advisor shares how to chase Japan’s fall colors from October through December, from the mountains of Gifu and Nikko to Tokyo and Kyoto later in the season.

Save this guide for your Japan trip, then DM Rebecca to start planning.

Before there were b**r tents, there was a royal wedding. The famous Munich festival dates back more than 200 years, and its origin story might surprise you. We’re breaking down the history of Oktoberfest, how it became one of Germany’s biggest celebrations and what you need to know before you plan a trip here.

Ready to experience Oktoberfest for yourself? Visit the link in our bio to get matched with a Fora Advisor and start planning your trip to Munich.

Mayakoba has four standout resorts, but the right one depends on how you like to travel.

Fora Advisor Centred Travel | Hailey Schoenfeld breaks down Rosewood, Banyan Tree, Alila and Fairmont Mayakoba, from the best pick for honeymooners and families to where foodies and design lovers should stay.

Save this guide for your next Mexico trip, then DM Hailey to find the Mayakoba hotel that fits you best.