Summers coming to a close, but the good vibes dont have to end. Not when endless beach days, sleepless camp nights, and the sweltering sizzle are alive on the big screen. Check our roundup of 14 awesome classic summer movies, get out the smores, and binge until you feel the sunburn. 

That funny little island off the coast of Los Angeles makes for a better vacation than you might have imagined. Local girl Jessica Ritz checks out Catalina and finds it a microcosm of LA, where intrigue and noir meet laid-back beach vibes.CATALINA ISLAND, California – Forget Hollywood. Forget Chinatown. Santa Catalina Island is the stuff LA noir dreams are made of. And it makes for a perfect getaway from Southern California.Located in the P

Baltimores newest hotel is modern and sophisticated — a true reflection of the citys growth. Fathom editor (and former Baltimore resident) Berit Baugher checked in for the weekend.BALTIMORE – Revisiting a city you once called home can be, for lack of a better word, kind of trippy. When I learned that a friends wedding would bring me back to Baltimore, a place I lived for four years during college a decade ago, I was excited by the pro

Fathom editor Berit Baugher decamped to the west coast for a long weekend at one of Southern Californias most stylish boutique hotels.LAGUNA BEACH, California – Long before Laguna Beach was Laguna Beach, the reality television show that draws eye rolls, it was a quaint coastal town not too far from Los Angeles that I frequented as a child with my family. My mom grew up one town over and my grandparents still live in the same

Fathom editor Berit Baugher checked into Hotel St. Francis, a historic Santa Fe inn with a saintly aesthetic.SANTA FE, New Mexico - My trip to Santa Fe feels like a hazy but pleasant dream that Id love to repeat. The small city — a town, really — is one of those rare vacation gems that has successfully avoided turning into the Disney World version of its former self. Sure, it can feel a little touristy at times, but with the rig

Fathom editor Berit Baugher spent a few days exploring the wild and magical stretch of coastline known as Big Sur.THE SCENEThe glistening Pacific embraces the rocky coastline of Central California in one of the most spectacular meetings of land and sea. Back in the day it was called El País Grande del Sur, the Big South Country. Fitting for a simple, but beautiful stretch of isolated wilderness unlike anything Ive seen.Rarely are photos abl

Contributing editor Christina Ohly sends us packing for two peaceful weekend spots just a short drive from Boston. When can we leave?BOSTON – Maybe, just maybe, you can put away the snow shovel. Its springtime in Boston, and everythings coming up roses. Take off on a Friday in the near future to explore and enjoy a quainter, quieter side of New England.Photo courtesy of Woodstock Inn.WOODSTOCK, VERMONTIf youre in the mood for: green mountai

INSTAGRAM – Whether its a road trip, an island getaway, or a staycation, three-day weekends are for getting out of our normal routines. Heres a list of the things we like doing best with an extra 24 hours out of the office. COMING UP NEXT WEEK: NATURE IN ALL ITS GLORYInstaTrip is a Sunday roundup of the best Instagram photos of the travel theme were featuring that week. Next up: Nature In All Its Glory. Tag your favorite photos of gorg

Just two hours away from Tokyo, youre transported to a group of islands where you can eat fresh fish, hike endless white beaches, and squeeze in some tortoise watching. No wonder the people live to be 100.OKINAWA ISLANDS, Japan – You are going to Paradise Island,” said my sister, showing me random Google photos of the Okinawa prefecture — diminutive islands surrounded by swirls of white sand and shaped like Danish butter cookies and o

Fathom founder Pavia Rosati checks into Hotel B, the new art hotel in Barranco, Limas chic-again neighborhood.LIMA – I was in Lima for a 24-hour layover between the Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu. Which means my time was tight and my expectations were low. This is a massive city, and there’s only so much you can do in a day. But I managed to squeeze in a lot, from the colonial to the post-modern – an accurate description for H

On the Wish List is a new feature about the hotels and destinations that Fathom editors are adding to their ever-growing agenda. (AKA We Cant Wait.) Sometimes the spots are new, sometimes theyre renovations, and sometimes theyre just finally on our radar. First up: Tribal Hotel in Granada, Nicaragua. Editorial director Jeralyn Gerba (who spent her honeymoon in Nicaragua) got the lowdown from owner Jean-Marc Houmard.LOVE AT FIRST SIGHTA

What could be better than a tango in Buenos Aires and a walk in the Andes Mountains? A long soak in the right bathtub in the right hotel. Mendoza-based writer Nora Walsh skips the obvious in favor of the indulgent.ARGENTINA – I consider myself an environmentally responsible person. Until it comes to filling a bathtub. Especially the deep-soaking kind. Although, because I can argue that the wellness benefits of a bath make me a more relaxed,

Forget the Hamptons, Cape Cod, and the Outer Banks. If youre on the East Coast and in need of a few days of peace and quiet, head to a little island off the coast of Virginia for Americana beachy bliss. If you want a side of action with your cold beer, plan to be there on July 30 when they herd the wild ponies. Thats right, the wild ponies.CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND, Virginia – My two-year-old daughter, husband, and I just got back from a four-day

Would you rather travel with a big group of friends or all by yourself? If traveling solo sounds terrifying, thats because you havent realized why it can be the best way to go.I dont really have an excuse to travel alone anymore, and I miss it.I miss the times when Id check in for a flight and let my eyes wander around the waiting area at the gate, trying to guess who my seat-mate would be. I always hoped Id make a friend, yet still asked f

INSTAGRAM – Its fun up in the northern hemisphere right now. Were bathing in hot springs, hitting the winding coastal roads, and cooling down with fresh coconut juice. Take a look for yourself! See the slideshow.

INSTAGRAM – Its the official start of summer. Time to get the mind wandering. Your perfect summer road trip, beach trip, picnic, barbecue, baseball game, and long, carefree weekend start here.See the slideshow.

Fathoms Pavia Rosati goes sailing around Croatia and decides, once and for all, how she feels about the life aquatic.DALMATIAN COAST, Croatia – I am a beach, ocean, and islands girl. I like to swim for hours, lie in the sun, watch the sunset on the blue horizon. I like doing these things on a rocky coastline, on a balcony, on soft sand.The following conditions make me very, very nervous: confined spaces, waves too big to body surf, motion s

Eve Epstein comes home to New York City feeling a little less than herself. She checks into The Marlton Hotel and discovers just how restorative the right hideaway can be. NEW YORK CITY – I dont know about you, but when Im visiting my hometown, I always feel obligated to distill my life down to an optimistic logline for all my old friends and relatives. I got a new job, wrote a book, and mastered some particularly challenging new origa

INSTAGRAM – Small town gems. Stunning natural formations. Serene stretches of sand. Life is good south of the border.

The countdown is on to Labor Day!Damn. Where did summer go?Its not too late to make plans for the last romp of the season. Whether youre on the east, west, or smack in the middle, we found a little something for everyone. All hotels have rooms available. Dont wait! Just book, pack, and go. And tell them Fathom sent you.WEST SIDECalistoga Ranch, Napa Valley, CAVibe: Romantic bungalows, incredible bedding, and, of course, wine. Whats On: