Few individuals have had the impact on the hotel industry like Ian Schrager. On this episode, Dan speaks with the native New Yorker on his life before launching the legendary Studio 54, how working in nightlife spurred him to creating hotels, the birth of the boutique hotel, what his very own hotel, the Public, means to him, his latest West Hollywood outpost for the brand, his concept of “luxury for all,” and more.

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Long overlooked by travelers for places like Marrakech, the city of Casablanca is ready for a transformation. Thanks in part to a new hotel in the commercial capital from the Royal Mansour Collection, this ancient urban center is ready to be explored. On this episode, pulled from the pages of our spring print issue, Dan speaks with Jean-Claude Messant, the group's Managing Director, about how this Frenchman found his way to North Africa, how the country is using five-star luxury to develop lives, economies, and culture, what to do during a weekend in Casablanca, and much more.

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Few designers have the résumé of brand building, product elevating, and balance sheet rejuvenating that American designer, creative director, and collecting connoisseur Reed Krakoff does. On this episode, Dan speaks with the creative leader on his groundbreaking career—from his roles at Coach and Tiffany & Co. to now John Hardy and Gap—what he's collecting now, his various artistic pursuits such as photography and ceramics, and much more.

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Designers Lindsey Adelman and Gabriel Hendifar may technically be competitors, but in many ways they’re kindred spirits. Adelman has revolutionized the world of lighting for the past 20 years, introducing a level of craft and artistry into an industry that was sorely lacking; and Hendifar created the brand Apparatus, an outfit known for its own lighting designs (among other objects) that positively glow with glamor and creativity. On this episode, the two impresarios sit down at the same table for a rare discussion on what being a designer means to them, how the careers of one another inspire them, and much more.

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Comedian Laura Ramoso delights her millions of online followers with her larger-than-life characters, such Chiara, an acerbic Italian airline check-in agent. On this episode, Dan speaks with the rising star in the midst of a global tour (her American “Calm Down” tour starts in September) to discuss how the troupe Second City changed her life, what her own parents think about becoming recurring characters of hers, what Italian audiences think about her comedy, what Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are like in person, and much more.

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The name Donald Judd needs no introduction. On this episode, Dan speaks with the artist’s children, Rainer and Flavin Judd, to discuss the important work of the Judd Foundation. The trio discuss the siblings’s early life growing up in SoHo, how their understanding of their father’s art has shifted and deepened over time, how Judd’s moves in Marfa came into focus, and much more. Look for this cover feature in the upcoming spring 2026 print issue of The Grand Tourist, available this May.

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Just an hour away from Lisbon on the Portuguese coast lies Comporta, one of Europe’s unspoiled pristine getaways. On today’s episode, Dan speaks with Miguel Guedes De Sousa, cofounder of JNcQUOI Comporta (pronounced je ne sais quoi), about his growing seaside destination with villas designed by Vincent Van Duysen, why Portugal has become such a hotspot, his philosophy on luxury hospitality, and more.

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Few designers have influenced the way American men dress in the 21st century as much as Todd Snyder has. On this episode, the designer tells Dan about how he grew up as a fashion-obsessed young athlete before chasing his dreams in New York, his formative years at Ralph Lauren and J.Crew, cutting loose to start his eponymous brand, his latest collection that recalls the 50s and 60s, his advice for young designers, and much more.

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Life may move faster than ever, but when it comes to travel we all yearn to slow down and experience the ride. On this episode, Dan takes you on board a true phenomenon of luxury today: the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Now a part of the blockbuster travel group Belmond, the famous train and its sister rides across the globe are part of a rewiring of how we think about getting away from it all. Speaking with Belmond’s Arnaud Champenois, Dan explores the line’s history, its sister hotels that work in fabulous combination with VSOE’s journeys, plans for the group’s future, and much more.

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British photographer Martin Parr knew how to observe and highlight aspects of culture and contemporary life in both humorous and refreshingly honest ways. On this episode, Dan speaks with the legend about how he got his start, stories behind some of his more storied projects and books, why he started his own foundation in Bristol, his latest book from Rizzoli that gives an overview of his incredible career, and much more.

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