This post was sponsored by Marriott.Summers almost over, and you didnt get enough vacation in. You even forgot to make Labor Day plans. (How do three months fly by so fast every year?)Its not too late to make enough sunny vacation memories to carry you through the long months ahead (until your holiday getaway). In Marriotts Celebrate the Summer sale, guest receive a $100 nightly resort credit on select hotels throughout the United States. J

The global hotel scene is hot. A bounty of brilliant hotels all over the world have opened up in the past year. And theyre the stuff of (Instagram) dreams. Instead of rebooking that familiar corner suite on your next vacation, live like royalty in a refurbished palace in India, love the earth from an eco-hotel overlooking Central Park, or recreate a lifestyle magazine photoshoot inside a New Orleans mansion. However you spin it, these are t

Hometown: Mumbai, India.Occupation: Editor and founder of Mumbaiboss.com.Favorite destinations: New York, Kenya, Goa, Paris.Dying to visit: Botswana.Bizarre travel rituals: Not sure if it counts as a ritual, but I almost never research a place Im visiting. I like being surprised.In-flight relaxation regime: Taking off my shoes, slipping into socks, and then passing out.Always in carry-on: Pen, pencils, notebook.Concierge or DIY? DIY.See it

A boutique hotel of superlative Scandinavian design exists peacefully and perfectly in a sleepy neighborhood on the outskirts of Stockholm.STOCKHOLM - My interest in Ett Hem was a slow burn, at first casual, but eventually boarding on fanatical. I followed the hotel’s Instagram feed, pinning photos of the cozy back garden to my inspiration board; became a devoted fan of interior designer Ilse Crawford; and graduated to talking abo

Find your happy place, or — at the very least — your quiet place, at this cozy bed and breakfast in Taos, New Mexico.CHECKING INPalacio de Marquesa in Taos, New Mexico.OverviewTaos has a reputation for hippie-heavy aura readings and turquoise necklaces. But the cozy New Mexican town also draws a crowd of A-list celebrities who come here for the unique brand of laid-back chic. This is a town where ev

In her next installment of The Innkeepers Tales, Tereasa Surratt, head counselor at Camp Wandawega, exhibits incredible grace when confronted by visitors who force themselves to be wanted.WISCONSIN – The baby raccoon greeted our guest and new friend Matthew with an excited hug. (Although Matthew recalls the encounter as more of a mauling.) Matthew had two options: freeze (hed read this in the Boy Scout preparedness manual in the chapter on

What do you do on a small and elegant yacht in Indonesia? Dive, relax, eat, and repeat.RAJA AMPAT, Indonesia – In ten years as a travel journalist, Ive been blessed with many trips of a lifetime, but the nine days I spent aboard the Silolona in the waters around eastern Indonesia earlier this year really was one of the most fantastic, memorable trips of my life: exotic, illuminating, endlessly cossetting, and deeply relaxing.A 164-foot, fiv

Quaint, cute, colorful, and operating under the radar — for now. Could Isla Holbox be your new Tulum? Victoria Lewis checks out the scene (from a hammock).CHECKING INOverviewTo get to the enchanting little island of Isla Holbox, you fly to Cancun, drive two hours north on nearly deserted highways, and then take a slightly shaky ferry ride (during which, if you’re lucky, little old mariachi men or dreadlocked Rasta dudes will sere

When Jade Lai is not working on her forward-thinking shop and fashion label Creatures of Comfort, shes working on her tan.Just back from: Tulum, Mexico.Was it your first time? My second. Its so easy to get there from NYC that I am starting to make it a yearly trip (at the very least).How long were you there? Five days.Why did you go? To have a break from the non-stop intense work schedule of the last four months.Who were you with? I went wi

Lately, it feels like everybody is talking about and going to the Mojave Desert. Maybe its because it has a far-away feeling but has the creature comforts urban wanderers seek out, i.e. excellent stargazing is paired with solid saloon drinking and vintage shopping. Ruby Nichols, who runs the chic Almanac of Style, just launched a virtual pop-up shop to Joshua Tree on her site, collaborating with local designers to offer small-batch, custom

Nicole Najafi, New York-based entrepreneur and founder of denim line Industry Standard, just returned from a dreamy month-long stay in Joshua Tree, California.So, what brought you to Joshua Tree?I wanted to escape the winter and experience the peace and solitude of the desert after a crazy year.What was the best tip you got before you left?Blockshop Textiles has a good, succinct Joshua Tree guide on their website that was a great starting p

As summer winds down (so sad!) and our thoughts return (so slowly!) to a busy work-filled autumn, all we want to think about is when we can travel next.Were assuming you feel pretty much the same. So along with our pals at Lou & Grey, Auberge Hotels, JetBlue, Domino, Jetsetter, and theSkimm, we decided to end the summer with an incredible trip giveaway to Napa Valley. (Because theres nothing Northern California cant soothe.)If thats all you

Fathom has teamed up with Lincoln Motor Company on Hello Again, a series about the non-traditional hotels in interesting places. Forget everything you’ve ever known about sleeping in a tent. At Paws Up in Montana, glamping happens at a whole other level of awesome.GREENOUGH, Montana – To rugged adventurers, the luxury tents at The Resort at Paws Up may seem like an outrage. But one night in their signature Last Best Bed will change any

MONTANA – One of the best trips my husband and I ever went on was to Montana in the summer of 2007. We started out in the Glacier Region and travelled down by car to Yellowstone Park. For both destinations, we used Montanas National Recreation Reservation Service to book different log cabins. Unheated, with only a lantern as electricity, each cabin came equipped a vintage wood stove, playing cards, and a canister of salt. One of the cabins

The happiest I remember being was in Eagle River, Wisconsin, when I was eleven-years-old. I was barefoot, unshaven, grass-stained, and awkward as hell. But, hey, it was camp. The only things that mattered were cabin songs, kayak strokes, and figuring out how to get the daddy longlegs out of the shower.Eighteen years later, camp still elicits the same nostalgia and joy, so I didn’t think twice before nodding an enthusiastic YES when I was in

A stunning new boutique hotel opens this month in Lisbon. Fathom editor Berit Baugher checked into Verride Palacio Santa Catarina.LISBON - One of the perks of being a travel editor is the occasional stay at a new, yet-to-open hotel, which I did on a recent trip to Portugal. Those familiar with the Lisbon hotel scene know the city isn’t short on great accommodations of the indie or luxury variety. What it doesn’t really have are hotels

JO&SO is a curated collection of cool places to stay in Portugal and one of our favorite local resources. The Portuguese sisters who run the site are just as resourceful, so we asked them to share their favorite excursions in the countryside, upcoming hotel stays, and shops for sourcing the best souvenirs in Lisbon.Tell us about JO&SO.Joana: JO&SO stands for Joana and Sofia. We are two Portuguese sisters who share a passion for travel

There’s no denying it: Lisbon is having a moment. The City of Seven Hills has some of the best weather, abundant seafood, and tons of cute, design-centric hotels at a reasonable price point. We asked the Portuguese sisters behind travel website JO&SO, our go-to resource for hotel recommendations in Portugal, for a list of their favorite boutique spots in Lisbon.Memmo AlfamaNeighborhood: AlfamaThis hotel is perfect for couples.Atmo

When Lisbon starts to feel too much like a city, head to Sintra along the coast for palaces, parks, and a little R&R.SINTRA, Portugal – We asked for a fairy tale, and we definitely got one. For a long weekend away from busy Lisbon, we went to the wooded mountainside of Sintra because it is home to a bounty of castles and palaces representing architecture and history spanning millennia. Perfect for hiding out. From medieval to Art Deco, our

You need a vacation all to yourself, and we dont blame you. Be alone (but not lonely!) at a silent retreat or meet up with a group of fellow cycling-enthusiasts. The choice is all yours.Whether youre looking for an epic adventure with some new faces, a detox after months of indulging, or a means to disconnect for a few days, here are our picks.