When planning a trip, a little help from a local expert or well-traveled friend goes a long way. But what if you don’t know anyone in Crested Butte, Brisbane or Belize? That’s where Forbes Travel Guide's website comes in. As the online home of Forbes Travel Guide—the creator of original Five-Star rating system and a travel authority since 1958—it’s an interactive site designed to help you discover the ins and outs of the world’s most outstanding places. Get tips, insights and recommendations from Forbes Travel Guide incognito inspectors; experts at renowned hotels, restaurants and spas; travel-savvy editors and correspondents; and, of course, our elite group of celebrity Tastemakers.
We’ve invited these Tastemakers to join us because they’re at the top of their fields—chefs, sommeliers, hoteliers and interior designers. They’re also experts on travel, and often commute across the globe for business meetings, hotel openings and creative inspiration. Today we’re spotlighting 40 top Tastemakers to watch in 2013, including renowned chefs Daniel Boulud and Thomas Keller, as well as famed interior designers Kelly Wearstler and Adam Tihany. Find out about their favorite cities, restaurants, hotels and travel experiences, and what their big plans are this year. Click here to see all of our 100-plus Tastemakers. —Reported by Jaydine Sayer, Hayley Bosch and Sarah Gleim
