Every New Yorker needs an out. Fathoms Daniel Schwartz found his on hiking trails, green-energy farms, and open roads two hours north of the city in The Catskills.THE CATSKILLS, New York – The Arnold House and North Branch Inn, two sibling hotels in Sullivan County, are designed for country living with urban comforts set against the flora and fauna of the Catskill Mountains. In the time it takes to travel by train from Queens to Brooklyn an

Jessica Ritz checks into the newly refurbished W Mexico City, a luxury hotel with culinary talent and local touches in the tony Polanco neighborhood.CHECKING INOverviewW Mexico City has shed the magenta-lit and blocky modern, mega-boutique image the hotel chain cemented in the mid-aughts with a complete overhaul. The newly masquerade-themed hotel in the tony Polanco neighborhood has 237 guest rooms and public spaces designed by Anurag Nema

Off the plane in London and in need of a good blow dry, facial, or manicure? There’s an app for that. But Venetia Archer, founder of Londons first digital beauty concierge, Ruuby, will do one better: Share her personal list of the best pampering spots in Marylebone, Knightsbridge, Mayfair, and Chelsea.LONDON – I have spent the the last two years in London working in the beauty-tech sector, specifically on my beauty concierge app Ruuby.

Wondering what to do when the Floridian sun goes into hiding? Fathom editor Berit Baugher knows a few ways to spend a rainy day in Miami Beach. MIAMI – Itty-bitty bikinis, sunshine, and fruity cocktails are the first things that come to mind when I think of Miami Beach. The active party scene and beautiful, boozy beach days make me wonder what there is to do when the rain kicks in.On a recent visit, I barely set foot on the sand, let a

Here at Fathom HQ, were spending the week dreaming of places wed rather be, like a quaint town in the English countryside just three hours from London.DORSET, England – Okay, fine, so the UK might not be a great alternative to the U.S.A. considering Brexit and all that. But the dreamy English county has been on my mind ever since we featured Dorset-based Adam Partridge in Fathoms 24 Best Travel Instagrammers 2015.I was immediately enamored

This week on Fathom, were featuring people who inspire us. Like Susan McPherson, a fierce advocate for women who helps companies both big and small learn how to be socially responsible. We followed her around on a solo trip to the Arctic. LAPLAND, Finland – On the heels of the chaotic New York City holiday rush and the horrendous 2016 presidential campaign, no place on earth seemed farther away than the North Pole. So when I was invited to

Looking for a High Desert escape? Your hotel points are no good here. Book a one-of-a-kind cabin, ranch, Airstream, or tented camp. Almanac of Style founder Ruby Nichols picks nine super stylish Joshua Tree retreats for you and your pals.JOSHUA TREE, California – Coachella makes the desert come alive. If youre like me (read: not in your teens), the mere thought of crashing on the floor with five other people after a massive night of partyin

No celebrities were photograped for the making of this story. Fathom contributing photographer Anna Petrow snapped only sweet pics of boutique hotels on LAs west side.LOS ANGELES – Booking a hotel in La-La-Land means considering and cleverly embracing/avoiding its many attributes: celebrity sightings, shopping promenades, fresh eats, pristine weather, and never-ending sprawl. Old-school Hollywood favorites like The Beverly Hills Hotel and C

Planning a romantic getaway for two? Follow 24 Best Instagrammer Kevin Maks lead and head to the cultural heart of Bali.UBUD, Bali – I was tasked with planning the honeymoon, and it was without much hesitation that I picked the island of Bali. Considered one of the most romantic spots in Southeast Asia, the island is home to several amazing hotels and a variety of cultural and natural heritage sites. The close connection between the natural

Forget everything you think you know about Cabo. The Baja Mexico beach destination is on the rise, with a slew of new and indie hotels and restaurants attracting a new breed of traveler. Watch your back, Tulum. Cabo is on the rise.LOS CABOS, Mexico – I first visited Los Cabos, Mexico in 1980. Translated, Los Cabos means the capes, and refers to the towns of San José del Cabo (San Jose) on the Sea of Cortez (where the international airport i

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Sometimes a vacation is all about the life-changing experiences, heart-stopping escapades, and mind-bending encounters. And sometimes its just about pleather at Zara and spinach dip at The Cheesecake Factory. Lets hear it for the easy anti-vacation.PASADENA, California – There was no way Susie and I were going to leave Pasadena without ordering the spinach-artichoke dip.It was just after 8 p.m. one Friday night this March, and we were eatin

We first checked into The Walker Greenwich Village a few years ago — remember that? when life was so much simpler? — and gave it high marks. As many New Yorkers are looking for somewhere to go that doesnt require, you know, actually going anywhere, an elegant in-the-city staycation that wont break the bank has never sounded better.NEW YORK CITY – There comes a moment every year when the only answer to surviving New York City &md

Upstaged by its popular neighbors Thailand and Vietnam, Laos is every bit as beautiful and relatively untouched. Were turning our attention to Luang Prabang, a sleepy river town full of natural beauty and Indochine charm. Our guide is Erica Gragg, founder of Escape to Shape, who visits regularly for her fitness and wellness retreats.LUANG PRABANG, Laos – Whats better than stumbling upon a place that feels familiar and worlds away? That invi

Palm Springs is to Los Angeles what The Hamptons are to New York City — a short and sweet getaway where monied locals go to relax and party. But with JetBlue now offering direct flights from JFK, the retro retreat will be seeing its share of East Coasters, like Fathoms Rob Corso, who spent a few days in the desert oasis.PALM SPRINGS, California – This was my first trip to Palm Springs, and before leaving I was told that its like the g

Youve weathered the nine-to-five workflow and migrated home to the Sunshine State for the holidays. Whether youre staying with nana or spending your bonus in South Beach, these short itineraries will help make the most of time off in Florida. FLORIDA – With white-sand beaches, wildlife reserves, and unrivaled watersports, the game plan for winter birds is wonderfully simple — stay active, sunbathe often, and say yes to that third marg

Alex Erdman of bespoke travel consultancy Local Foreigner checks into Nihiwatu, a luxurious, off-the-radar island retreat thats a 40-minute flight from Bali.NIHI SUMBA ISLAND, Indonesia - When scouring high-end hotels with the eye of a hawk and nose of a hound is your job, reaching the wow-level is rare. As absurd as it sounds, hotels turn into checklists of likes and dislikes, amenities blur together, and destinations halfwa

Fathom contributing editor Kate Donnelly checks into the legendary Rockhouse Hotel, a laid-back boutique in Negril, Jamaica, where worries melt away and the food, mellow beats, and ice-cold beer have you feeling irie, mon.CHECKING INOverviewWelcome to Rockhouse Hotel, Negrils effortlessly cool bohemian boutique. Befitting of its name, the strand of 34 studios, bungalows, and villas are woven along a pristine, dramatic cluster of rocky cliff

It is surprisingly easy to get away from the bustle of Hong Kong. Contributing editor Kate Donnelly takes a day trip to a nearby island for an altogether different view of the city.HONG KONG – After the comforts of a five-star hotel and a welcoming waist-expanding lunch at Caprice, a two-Michelin-star restaurant at Four Seasons Hong Kong, which kicked off with cheese and Champagne and continued for six courses from chef Fabrice Vulin, I wan

Victoria Lewis spent the day in a cabin on the scenic shores of Point Reyes, just north of San Francisco. She couldnt leave the next morning. Some plans are worth repeating.POINT REYES, California – Most people head to Point Reyes, located a quick hour and a half drive north of San Francisco, for a day trip. Those people are missing out. Youll want to spend a night or two at Mankas Inverness Lodge. The handful of artfully renovated cabins t