KENNEBUNK, Maine – And here it is, the Maine attraction: Sunsets, bare feet, lobster dinners, and enduring charm.STAYThe Tides Beach Club 254 Kings Hwy., Kennebunkport; +1-855-632-3224A renovated, turn-of-the-century Victorian inn transformed into a boutique beach getaway with ocean views and access to one of Maine’s best secrets: Goose Rocks Beach. Nifty beach tenders ensure your comfort with a cozy chair, fresh towels, and a cooler full o

Contributing editor Alyssa Shelasky finds out where best to eat, drink, and show off that post-workout body in south Florida. BAL HARBOUR, Florida – There I was, knee deep in guava smoothies and chicken sausage at the St. Regis Bal Harbour breakfast bar, scarfing food in a sports bra. I was famished from Tracie Vlauns morning Aeroga class, where we did planks, push-ups, and power-dancing, barefoot on the beach, while belting out Pink a

NANTUCKET, Massachusetts – Somewhere between the flowering hydrangea bushes and a few sunset G&Ts, you fell in love with the Grey Lady, and all she has to offer. STAY76 Main76 Main St., Nantucket; +1-508-228-2533Its a newly opened boutique hotel in the heart of downtown. Cozy touches like homemade Oreos and cocktails in the courtyard make you feel like youre bunking at your stylish friends island getaway.SHOPNantucket Natural Oils

Any sunny day is a good day to hit the golf course, and the weather always cooperates in Los Angeles. How do the southern California courses compare to those around New York City and across the United States? Youll have to try them all and let us know.A Club of Legendary ProportionsRiviera Country Club, Los AngelesThe Lowdown: A championship course thats a favorite of many pros and Hollywood stars from Humphrey Bogart and Walt Disney t

Youre not too late to have a Labor Day Weekend worth bragging about next week. Make it easy: Explore your own backyard.ALL POINTS EAST: From New YorkConey IslandWhere: Good old Brooklyn.What: This is kitschy summertime fun. Beach and boardwalk, followed by a ride on the wooden Cyclone rollercoaster, a corn dog lunch, and seedy circus sideshow acts. Take pictures with your vintage camera app. Have a slice at Totonnos Pizzeria Napolitano; cat

Contributing editor Christina Ohly has a knack for finding the worlds loveliest hotels. Shes found her ultimate in Montecito, California.SANTA BARBARA, California – History, old Hollywood, and hospitality in the extreme meet at San Ysidro Ranch, a citrus farm-turned-luxury hideaway nestled in the foothills above Montecito. I have wanted to visit this special hotel for years — and even noted it on my Fathom travel wish list — pri

Try as you might, its hard to be lazy in Costa Rica. The land is rich with natural sites, activities, and adventures. And good hotels do all the organizing and prep work for you. PENINSULA PAPAGAYO, Costa Rica – A tropical welcome awaited me as I alighted, somewhat disheveled from a bad cold, on JetBlues inaugural flight from New Yorks JFK into Costa Ricas Liberia airport this winter.Giant fans dispersed the humidity through the simple

Caroline Kinneberg arrived in Southeast Asia, trekked the countryside by motorbike, made friends with strangers, and had a hard time leaving her hotel room.CAMBODIA – I know youre not supposed to do this. Hotels are the inauthentic part of the voyage. Theyre inherently for those who are not local. But when my boyfriend and I were not busy looking for the real Cambodia during our two-week trip — the final three nights of which wer

Editor Jasmine Moir wanted a boho chic getaway — no fuss, just fun and easy and relaxing — for her honeymoon. She found it in Panama.So, what brought you to Panama? My honeymoon.Was it your first time? Yes.What what the best tip you got before you left? My husbands colleague recommended La Loma Jungle Lodge and Chocolate Farm in Bocas Del Toro, the archipelago in northwest Panama. The lodge turned out to be closed for the m

So many islands, so few vacation days. Youre ready for the Greek Islands, but where do you go? Heres the lowdown on the main island groups of the Aegean, and our favorites within them.CYCLADES ISLANDS (Greek name Kiklades)Theyre closest to Athens, easiest to get to, and best known. Cyclades means circle, in this case the ring of islands around Delos, birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Fathom favorites include:AmorgosSuper unknown, this is th

For a low-key beach weekend, lifestyle editor Anna Balkrishna heads for a deck chair with a glass of local wine.GREENPORT, New York – Having grown up on the neon-bright shores of California, I am unabashedly charmed by ramshackle beach towns on the Eastern seaboard. Cape Cod, Montauk, Ogunquit, Marthas Vineyard, Ocean Grove — if it has a decent lobster roll within 500 feet of the Atlantic, then Ill drive, train, fly, or Jitn

Fathom contributor Devorah Klein Lev-Tov gives us plenty of reasons, both old and new, to explore Bostons Fenway Park neighborhood.BOSTON – For decades, Kenmore Square has served as a crossroads for people going to and from the Back Bay. But despite being the site of major trolley and subway lines, it has never really been a destination. Unless you count the punk scene it attracted in the 1980s, or the methadone hub it became in the 90s.Whe

Minos Beach Art Hotel on Crete is a glamorous old-school escape. Andria Mitsakos, a Greek girl living in Italy, decamps for the summer.AGIOS NIKOLAOS, Crete — When I was living in Milan last July, I wanted to get out of the city on the weekend, as do all Milanese. I was hooked on dashing off to any Greek island that Aegean Airlines flew to, so when I found a great non-stop to Heraklion, Crete, I booked immediately. I had heard ab

The typical Shelter Island Saturday involves hopping around farmers markets, taking in some culture, inviting friends over for lunch, and lazing by the pool. Contemporary artist Sylvia Hommert, a Shelter Island local, shows us the ropes.FIRST THINGS FIRSTSHELTER ISLAND, New York – On Saturday mornings I look forward to heading straight out to the Sylvester Manor Farm Stand. My family is part of their CSA, and we enjoy picking up our share w

Its the South Beach Wine and Food Festival this weekend, an annual beachfront extravaganza that brings the best chefs in the country and the eaters who want to hang out with them together for a raucous event. We cant think of a better excuse to check in with noteworthy local chefs to learn about their Miami. Sean Brasel of Meat Market fame was born in Colorado but never lost his love of the adrenaline-rich outdoor pursuits. And you thought

Miami Beach has long been a playground for New Yorkers fleeing the cold and looking for some Vegas-style fun in the sun. Contributing editor Kate Donnelly checks into the legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach and is the latest snowbird to feel the heat.MIAMI – All that glitters is gold in Miami, especially when youre there to celebrate.This past October, I ventured down south for a friends 35th birthday and parked at the iconic Fontainebleau

The question isnt what should we do? but how can we fit it all in? Foodies, families, party animals — theres something for literally everyone. Contributing editor Christina Ohly breaks down your many, many options.CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Picture the perfect mix of Los Angeles, San Franciso, and Napa Valley — with a little Bilbao thrown in for good cultural measure — and youve got Cape Town and the Winelands. Its pretty m

Just back from: Thailand.Was it your first time? My third time. Actually my third-and-a-half time. Once I went for a meeting that lasted five hours. Im keen on face-to-face meetings.  How long were you there? About three weeks. Time flies in the tropics.Why did you go? For two reasons. One was for a film festival called Film on the Rocks Ya Noi at Six Senses, curated by Apichatpong Weerasethakul and Tilda Swint

Just back from: Muscat, Oman.Was it your first time? It was my first visit and likely my last, though I would like to explore Musandam Peninsula.How long were you there? Seven days.Why did you go? I was looking for a warm holiday from London for my family that didnt require 12+ hours on the plane (Asia), that was affordable (which ruled out much of the Caribbean), and that would be culturally inspiring for the children.Who were you with? My

Hometown: New York.Occupation: Integrative physician.Favorite destinations: South Africa, Brazil, Bali, GoldenEye Resort in Jamaica.Dying to visit: Cartagena, Columbia, and India.In-flight relaxation regime: My iPod with good headphones.Always in carry-on: My acupuncture needles and probiotics.Concierge or DIY? Definitely DIY.See it all or take it easy? Depends where, but generally take it easy.Drive or be driven? Drive.Travel hero: My late