MIAMI – Its almost a cliché to talk about the Art Deco wonders in South Beach, isnt it? The chic pastel colors, the elegant architectural lines, the massive swimming pools in flourishing shapes that defy geometric principles. And yet to go to Miami, and especially South Beach, to miss out on the Art Deco is to really deprive yourself of one of the citys best features.A few years ago when I was launching DailyCandy Miami, I checked into The

NEWPORT, Rhode Island – Head on over to the littlest state and stake your claim on one big summer weekend.STAYThe Attwater22 Liberty St., Newport; +1-401-846-7444The feel of a B&B and the look of a Jonathan Adler store come together nicely at this twelve-room hotel, where freshly baked banana bread wafts through the air and downtown is just steps from the front door.STROLLCliff WalkEnter at First Beach, NewportCatch a glimpse of t

Fathom contributing editor and B&B hater Christina Ohly checked into Old Stone Farm, a beautiful, new inn/spa/holistic healing center a few hours north of New York City. And just like that, shes singing the hippie tune.HUDSON VALLEY, New York – I am not generally one for a B&B — or any kind of creaky-floored communal living, for that matter — so my recent visit to Old Stone Farm, a hotel that opened about six weeks ago near

Sicily is one of those mythical, romantic islands thats best experienced with a lover, right? Nonsense. You can go it alone and have a love affair with the island itself. Its just another Mediterranean romance.SICILY – I visited Rome for the first time eight years ago. I never expected to fall in love with this crazy city, but I did. Three years later, I said arrivederci to Los Angeles and moved to Italy. My colleagues thought I was nuts to

INSTAGRAM – Spread out on a beach somewhere in Italy, the taste of espresso fresh in his mouth, someone is living the Italian good life. Sit back, pull up this weeks InstaTrip, and pretend that someone is you.

We love seeing the world through the lens of The Voyageur, one of our 24 Best Travel Blogs and Websites 2014. We asked Pauline Chardin, the fashion designer and photographer behind the blog, to let us in on some of her travel photo albums from time to time. She whipped up a batch from a trip to Palermo, Sicily, that she took at the start of winter. I was told Palermo was as authentic as they come. I was told that I might not recognize

When shes not busy conquering her home city of Rome, contributing editor Erica Firpo is probably in Sicily, snapping beach scenes in Cefalu and writing love letters to Palermo. Heres her perfect day on the tiny island of Ortigia.ORTIGIA, Sicily – My happy place has always had to do with rhythm and color, a tranquility easily achieved by listening to the first few bars of Naughty by Natures O.P.P. while envisioning Cy Twombly paintings.This

SICILY – Fathom contributing editor Erica Firpo cant get enough of Sicily. From west to east and north to south, Sicily has her heart. We love her Instagram tour of the island so much, we just had to republish it here.

One of the most popular and envy-inducing retreats in Europe is a glamorous romp in Capri and along the Amalfi Coast. Consider the search for the perfect itinerary done. Fathom founder and Amalfi obsessive, Pavia Rosati, weighs in.AMALFI COAST, Italy – Its probably the travel question I get most often: How do I plan my trip to the Amalfi Coast and Capri? (Followed closely by how do I plan my trip to Italy?) I came to the Sorrentine Pen

Looking for a place to really hermit out? Pantelleria, the North Africa-meets-Italy island between Sicily and Tunisia, may be the ultimate in escapism. Three-time visitor Sara Blumberg knows her way around the private and remote Mediterranean isle.PANTELLERIA, Italy – Pantelleria is a volcanic island that sits alone in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily and 35 miles east of Tunisia. One of Italys southernmost points, its remote location

All-inclusive resorts are usually a Fathom taboo. Unless its a sleek Sicilian golf resort with stellar seaside views, high-end dining options, and a full-service spa. Christina Ohly checks out the secluded, self-sustaining spot outside Catania thats surprisingly hard to leave. And this time, were okay with that.CHECKING INOverviewSleek stone finishes and fine linens, endless pools and play spaces, and four different and delicious restaurant

El Camino co-founder and photographer Marianna Jamadi is one of our favorite travelers to follow on Instagram. Her feed is a continuous stream of the beautiful people and striking places she encounters on her many far-flung adventures. Heres a closer look at the photos she snapped while doing a #FathomTakeover from Ubud, the cultural center of Bali.UBUD, Bali – After spending time with family in Java, I island-hopped from Lombok to Gili Tra

Miami is topping our hotlist of hot places to travel in 2015 in no small part because of all the great new hotels that are opening. Contributing editor Christina Ohly gives us the rundown of four of the best new ones.MIAMI – Everyone and their mother is building or has recently opened a sleek, design-led hotel in South Beach. They all pay homage to Miamis rich architectural history, but differ slightly in tone, finishes, and food options. I

Need some quiet weekend plans away from the action/adventure/machinations of Washington, D.C.? We have a few ideas.WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Sometimes it can be hard to forget that theres a whole world out there beyond Capitol Hill. But its true! Pastoral charm, double five-diamond meals, and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains are within reach of the weekend.Here are a few places to start:It doesnt get more charming than this. Photo cour

Fathom founder Pavia Rosati reports from the inaugural cruise from Nice to Rome of Star Breeze, the latest ship in the Windstar fleet. MONACO – I run a travel website, and I know next to nothing about cruises. This is like owning an art gallery and ignoring sculpture. Or being a chef who disregards dessert. Or a fashion designer who never does trousers. I may have my strong preferences for land-based pursuits, but its pretty ridiculous that

The last time we heard from our pal Scott Conant (celebrity chef, Chopped judge, cookbook author), he filed a dispatch from Bodrum. This summer, he turned his sights to Bali, and ate just as well without turning out his wallet.So, what brought you to Bali?I needed a getaway with my wife to relax and reconnect with one another.What was the best tip you got before you left?Bring an extra bag for the amazing shopping and the unbelievable price

With work on pause for the holidays, youre having a moment in Miami. Heres how to make it memorable.MIAMI – Divert your gaze from the glam of South Beach. Expand your visuals at boutique shops and indie art spots in Wynwood. Push your palate at new chef-driven eateries in some of the citys chic hotels. Heres how to rock winter break in Miami.TAKE AN ART DETOUROn the downtown waterfront of Biscayne Bay, the super manageable, light-filled Per

Julie Pullen checkes into a recently refurbished 16th-century farmhouse in the countryside of Puglia, Italy, where luxuries include ocean views and up-to-date ammenities juxtaposed against stunning ancient architecture.CHECKING INOverviewArriving at Masseria Trapana, a fortified farmhouse ten minutes outside the baroque city of Lecce in Puglia, Italy, I felt transported to a place where orchards full of olive groves and walnut, pomegranate,

The art collection, the succulent gardens, the sweet staff: Everything at Il Convento di Santa Maria di Costantinopoli, a convent-turned-palazzo in Puglia, Italy, will inspire you to unplug and engage your senses. Hope Cohen checks in for pure magic. CHECKING INOverviewPUGLIA, Italy - If youve dreamed of spending lazy days luxuriating at a private palazzo on the rustic, rugged coastline of Puglia in Southeast Italy, your dreams are about to

London-based contributing editor Malika Dalamal bolted from the big city to a fairytale forest lodge in Hampshire, England, to catch her breath over locally sourced meals, revitalizing mud treatments, and bike rides in the woods.CHECKING INOverviewOriginally a 13th-century hunting lodge in New Forest National Park in Hampshire, not far from London, Lime Wood Hotel has undergone an extensive renovation to turn a stately pile into a cozy coun