Shivani Vora

Shivani Vora

Contributor|Travel

I'm a frequent contributor to the New York Times. I've written for the paper on everything from exclusives on new hotel openings such as the Crillon, in Paris, to breaking news travel stories like the immediate impact of hurricanes Maria and Irma on travel to the Caribbean. I also write for CNN.com, Bloomberg, Travel & Leisure and the New York Times Magazine. Contributing to Forbes.com is something of a homecoming for me: I was previously the site's full-time travel writer and am well versed in the world of luxury travel. I went to New York University's School of Journalism, but I believe that the best education for a travel writer is to...travel!

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Met Opera’s ‘Tristan Und Isolde’ Star Ekaterina Gubanova Talks Travel, Rituals, And Performing

As the Met Opera’s new Tristan und Isolde opens, the mezzo-soprano behind Brangäne talks performance rituals, favorite cities and life on the world’s biggest stages.

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A fast-rising steakhouse, global culinary collaborations, and serious sourcing are putting Coral Gables firmly on Miami’s dining map.

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Los Angeles Through The Eyes Of Los Angeles Lakers Governor And Cincoro Co-Founder Jeanie Buss

The Lakers governor shares where to eat, stay and explore in Los Angeles — plus her tips for making the most of game night.

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Feb 11, 2026

The Travel Essentials Playbook: Solution-Driven Finds I’m Packing Right Now

A roundup of problem-solving travel essentials designed to make packing and traveling more efficient.

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Feb 10, 2026

How Kōzo Turned Borderless Cuisine Into A Global Hospitality Brand

The globally minded restaurant brand, known for blending African and Asian influences, makes its U.S. debut.