One of England’s most talked about hotel openings is finally accepting guests. We sent one of our writers to the 18th-century Georgian country estate to see what the fuss is all about.HAMPSHIRE, England - Okay, so Heckfield Place is a really, really nice hotel. Yes, that’s a pretty basic way to start a hotel review, but when the hotel in question has been hyped to the extent Heckfield Place has, it’s just best to cut to the chase. A lovingl

Hotel VitaleSan Francisco, CaliforniaModern, $$ ($245 and up)When I first stayed at the Hotel Vitale, over a decade ago, it was a calm oasis in the middle of a boutique hotel desert in San Francisco. Its location on the Embarcadero, a shoreline promenade with touristy attractions and legitimately terrific farmers market and Ferry Building food stalls, was also close to the starting and finish lines for the SF Marathon, which I was in town t

The group behind some of the best cocktails in Paris is shaking things up at this charming London boutique hotel in Covent Garden.LONDON – After a grueling travel schedule and endless office hours in Tel Aviv, working remotely for a few days in London felt like a perfect winter elixir. My home base was the clandestine Henrietta Hotel, a dashing, Dorothée Meilichzon-designed 18th-century apartment building-turned-eighteen-room boutique run b

Artists Residence OxfordshireSouthleigh, EnglandCozy, $$ (From $155)OXFORDSHIRE, England - When a set of friends with impeccable taste recommend a hotel in the countryside, my interest is piqued. When another set of friends with equally impeccable taste and a kid recommend the same hotel, then I start checking the calendar for the best time to get away. For this is my life now that I have a four-month-old – when I travel, I travel with a ba

Searching for a winter remedy? Try this Los Cabos newcomer, an otherworldly escape on the tip of the Baja California Peninsula.LOS CABOS, Mexico - Around this time of year, I usually get itchy for a beach vacation. The holidays are over, the 4:30 p.m. sunsets start feeling bleak, and the lack of vitamin D begins to have chemical effects. Seeking warmth becomes a matter of survival. New Yorkers may have the Caribbean, but we Californians get

COVID-19 Update: Travelers do not need proof of a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival, though random breath tests are being performed at entry points. Read more about the DRs latest rules and get complete traveler info at the Dominican Republics Travel Resource Center. Casa de Campo has instituted the Casa Cares program of health and safety protocols. Casa de CampoLa Romana, Dominican RepublicTropical, $$$ (from $349)Meet the isla

The Hoxton, PortlandPortland, OregonTrendy, $ (From $85)At The Hoxton, Portland, it’s all about bringing the outside in. Located in an iconic building that dates back to 1906, the city’s newest hotel is both affordably priced and welcoming. The plant-filled lobby lounge, with its cozy velvet couches and stacks of design books, is the kind of place you could happily spend an idle weekend afternoon or set up shop for a productive workday. Des

Fathom editor Daniel Schwartz left wintry New York for a few days of Southern California sunshine. He found so much more. LOS ANGELES – You’ve seen this movie before: Stressed-out New Yorker flies west in search of sun and relaxation, splits an extra-long weekend between Los Angeles and Joshua Tree, finds fantastic food, a cool new boutique hotel, and painterly desert landscapes along the way. Cue the highlight reel.Stuck in an En

Headlands Coastal Lodge & SpaPacific City, OregonModern, $$$ (from $279)If being one with nature is your vacation motto, look no further then Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa, an unpretentious oceanfront hotel on Oregon’s central coast. A short two-hour drive from Portland, the new lodge (construction began in November 2016) is stylish and modern, but also warm and charming. Set on the edge of a pristine stretch of land that is part of the Thr

Viceroy LErmitageBeverly Hills, CaliforniaClassy, $$$ (from $579)Steps away from the glitzy paparazzi-strewn streets of downtown Beverly Hills, the Hollywood A-listers like to hide out at the five-star Viceroy LErmitage, a peaceful sanctuary on a tree-lined residential street with ample privacy and lots of high-profile amenities. The hotel and its 116 suites are notable for their intimate vibe and the friendly, attentive staff who make sure

In this month’s edition of the Fathom Travel Awards, we’re celebrating all things wellness by shining a spotlight on the treatments and spa rituals that make us feel whole again.While wed never pass up a blissfully relaxing massages or a wow-youre-glowing facial (because we always have time for those!), these are services that up the ante on what a spa can do and be. From ancient Turkish traditions to futuristic brain journeys, these innova

Loews Regency New YorkNew York, New YorkModern, $$$ (from $300)When it opened in 1963, Loews Regency New York would soon become synonymous with the upper echelon of Manhattan movers and shakers. It was, after all, the birthplace of the power breakfast, a tradition started by Loews co-CEO Bob Tisch (yes, of that Tisch family) to kickstart economic recovery during NYC’s financial crisis in the 1970s. Decades later, after a $100 million renova

Hotel FigueroaLos Angeles, CaliforniaTrendy, $$ (from $339)At thirteen stories, Hotel Figueroa isn’t the tallest building in Los Angeles, but the orange and blue floral motif painted on its exterior certainly makes it stands out against the skyline. Formerly a women’s business hotel dating back to 1926, the 268-room boutique hotel has been newly restored to its Spanish Mediterranean glory and is a welcome addition to the bustling hotel scen

Johanna Peet, of clean skincare brand Peet Rivko, found a beachy retreat in the Algarve region of Portugal.So, what brought you to Lagos?A friend suggested Casa Mãe, a beautiful boutique hotel based in Lagos, and it seemed like the perfect base for a trip to Portugal’s Algarve region.What was the best tip you got before you left? And where did you find it?I did a bunch of research online about where to go along the coast and several su

Groundbreaking NYC ad exec Richard Kirshenbaum can pretty much go anywhere in the world. He just learned at a young age that the legendary Grand Hotel Quisisana in Capri was the one to return to — again and again.CAPRI, Italy — I believe in past lives.Which therefore means I also believe in past vacations.Although Im clearly not Italian, my connection to Capri spans almost a half century, and is so intertwined with this lif

We sent the chillest guy we know (and his video camera) to Strawberry Hill in Jamaica’s Blue Mountains. He’s still feeling the high. JAMAICA - Strawberry Hill, one of the cream-of-the-crop spots owned by Island Outpost founder Chris Blackwell (the legendary record producer responsible for turning the wider world onto reggae music), is nestled 3,100 feet above sea level in Jamaica’s Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and

The always inventive Auberge Resorts Collection offers two distinct takes on the Cabo experience at its sister resorts. Fathom contributing editor Larkin Clark sizes them up.LOS CABOS, Mexico — Auberge is known as a trusted go-to for top-tier hospitality in unique, visually captivating settings. In northern California, where I live, Auberge du Soleil, Solage, and Calistoga Ranch are some of the most beloved destinations in the Na

You won’t have to dig too deep to see why the Danish capital is called the happiest city in the world. Fathom editor-at-large Berit Baugher breaks down a long weekend in five parts.COPENHAGEN, Denmark - With its idyllic canal-lined streets, world-renowned interior design, and innovative food scene, there’s a lot to be happy about in the charming Scandinavian city of Copenhagen. The city is particularly easy to navigate and most everyone spe

Chamberlain West HollywoodWest Hollywood, CABoutique-chic, $$ ($178)Built circa 1970, when velvet and mirrored surfaces started showing up in the mid-century modern design movement, Chamberlain West Hollywood is a hotel that’s truly for the neighborhood. Originally an apartment building, the all-suite, for-guests-only hotel blends in with its Beverly Hills surroundings. In relative peace and quiet, you can skip cocktails by the pool an

There’s more to the glamping company Under Canvas than Instagram-ready settings and scenic backdrops. Take a peek inside their newest outpost to learn what the fuss is all about.GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Arizona - The idea originated in the white sand dunes of Africa. Or maybe it came to her sometime after that, inspired by the flat prairies of her husband’s home state of Montana. But when Sarah Dusek thinks back, it was the yel