Portrait FirenzeFlorence, Italy1950s Jet Set Chic, $$$ (from €480)If theres one thing Italians excel at, its family dynasties. And if theres one Italian city that excels at family dynasties, its Florence. The town that gave us the Medicis of the Renaissance is also the home base of Salvatore Ferragamo, the legendary 20th-century shoemaker-turned-fashion-emperor whose styles were beloved by the jet set and Hollywood in equal measure. In rece

BARCELONA — The mark of any great city its historical, cultural landmarks. And there can be no mention of Barcelona without acknowledging Antoni Gaudís, whose influence on its cityscape cannot not be overstated. Some of Barcelonas most iconic architecture — indeed some of Europes most renowned — is the work of the esteemed Catalan architect who is, to a large degree, responsible for how the world sees Barcelona. His highly

Heathman HotelPortland, OregonModern Classic, $$As much as we all like sleeping in places that feel shiny and new, can we agree that a storied old building with a rich history is worth a slumber party? The famed local Heathman Hotel has been turning heads since the 1920s and 30s, when it was the citys newest and most modern hotel and made a lasting connection to the arts community by hosting KOINs radio studios on its mezzanine (t

Finland’s capital is big on form. That’s why we’ve rounded up where to stay, eat, and wander in the city that could unseat Stockholm or Copenhagen as the world’s design darling.HELSINKI, Finland – If you were to judge a destination by the flight there — which we realize is the travel equivalent of judging a book by its cover, but bear with me — you would know to expect a dose of design euphoria in Helsinki based simply on your F

The WagnerNew York CityTimeless, $$ (From $250)Wave hello to Miss Lady Liberty herself at The Wagner, the five-star property steps from downtowns Financial District, World Trade Center, and waterfront Battery Park neighborhood. Catering to the frequent flyer cohort, the hotel offers spacious suites with sprawling views of the New York Harbor, private dining areas, and luxury accommodations that somehow feel miles away from the hustle and bu

A Way to Go, Episode 14 - Crushing a Globetrotting Goal to Take 12 Trips In 12 Months, with Marcy DePinaAt the end of 2018, Marcy DePina — an ethnomusicologist, DJ, podcast producer, and self-admitted workaholic — realized she had forgotten to take her vacation days, even though she loves to travel. So she set out to fix that situation by taking 12 trips in 12 months in 2019. And crush that travel goal she did, ranking up 17 tri

Mondrian Park AvenueNew York City, NYContempo, $$ ($169)In the early 1940s, The Dutch abstract artist Piet Mondrian made a series of line paintings in primary colors called New York City 1 and Broadway Boogie-Woogie. The works broke with his usual style, replacing long, solid lines with staccato squares of color — reflecting the rhythm and vibrancy of the modern metropolis. It feels as fresh as ever, and the energy in the work is the

Italy is living an intense, government-mandated lockdown to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. This is the responsible move, and we applaud it. Italy is one of our favorite destinations, and we dont plan to cancel our upcoming summer trips. We are of course concerned for our friends and family over there and for Italians in general, who have always been so welcoming. To get a sense of what is happening on the ground, we checked in with ou

Heres another check-in from our pal Erica Firpo in Rome, who is finding fresh ways to explore Italy during the Covid-19 crisis. I know you want to get out of your house and see more of Italy, and so do I.When I want to take a walk out of the house and go to Venice, Naples, the Alps, or even around Rome, I click over to Skyline Web Cams. I am obsessed with the time-lapse function! My favorite piazza-watching is in Piazza del Duomo in Mi

We checked in with our writer in Paris, Kasia Dietz, to see what life is like during the Coronavirus outbreak.The streets eerily quiet when I head out to buy bread at the local boulangerie, which Im glad is still open. I pass by the homeless man in his usual spot, promising to bring him a croissant, and smile at a few stray dog walkers along my path. I spy a runner and envy his momentary freedom. The sun shines with the promise of spring, a

By now, weve watched everything binge-able on Netflix, eaten the snacks that were supposed to last for two weeks, and tried (and failed) to get abs virtually.Were ready to let our ya-yas out.While concert venues and bars are temporarily shut down around the world, musicians are turning to social media to uplift spirits, connect virtually, and help the rest of us let your hair down through intimate, live concerts streamed from their living r

Colony Palms HotelPalm Springs, California Modern Classic, $$ (From $193) Palm Springs gained its legendary status as a go-to for celebrities with mischief on the mind long before there was even a freeway to get there. Like any bona fide refuge, its remoteness in the California desert, beneath snow-capped mountains and palm-lined boulevards, equaled exclusivity and freedom. As word spread to Hollywood in the 1930s, stars of the silver scree

Check here for the hotels Covid-19 safety protocols and policies.The Inn at Hastings ParkLexington, MassachusettsClassic, $$$ (From $275)If youre the kind of person who might find yourself retracing Paul Reveres Midnight Ride, or strolling Walden Pond while reading Thoreau, theres a good chance youre the kind of person who would be in heaven at The Inn at Hastings Park, an intimate Relais & Châteaux property fifteen miles from Boston, mere

Fjords for miles, storybook streetscapes, sunsets at midnight, and Michelin-starred restaurants. Fathoms California Chaney checks into the storied and newly revamped Britannia Hotel and has a perfect late-spring weekend in Trondheim, Norways hidden gem of the North.TRONDHEIM, Norway — I arrived to the charming city of Trondheim in time for May 17, Norways Nasjonaldagen or National Day, a celebration of the 1814 signing of their consti

As we take stock of places to travel, the far reaches of the world hold even more appeal. Swedish Lapland is not only a natural wonder but also a design powerhouse.UMEÅ, Sweden — A study in simplicity, functionality, and beauty, design has always been one of Swedens recognizable signatures and most important exports. The world over cannot seem to get enough of the Scandinavian aesthetic. But high in the wild northernmost reaches of ,h

Weve been following coronavirus recovery in Italy since early March 2020 through dispatches from Erica Firpo, our contributing editor in Rome. The whole world is reeling and recovering, but theres special attention on Italy, not only because it was hit so hard but also because, as one of the most popular of tourist destinations, travelers have a vested interest in wanting to return to the country they love so much.We will be back in Italy e

As we think about our future travel plans, our thoughts turn to remote destinations and places that exhibit a purity of experience. Nunavit, the newest and northernmost Canadian province, certainly fits the bill. On a tour with Adventure Canada, Stephanie Vermillion learned about the traditions and history, at once noble and heartbreaking, of the Inuit people who live there. While the Canadian Arctic remains closed to cruise travel for 2020

PARIS — The lockdown in Paris arrived with a crash and a bang. First, my Bastille dance center closed with a couple of hours notice. By midnight that Saturday, March 14, the cafes and bars had shuttered. By Tuesday lunchtime, a full lockdown was in effect.Those of us who didn’t charge the city’s train stations that morning — one million people fled Île de France overnight — faced a new reality of downloading forms to prese

Venturing from the Alpine guesthouse she runs after months in lockdown, Natasha Hecher explores Austria as it reemerges from Covid-19, with Mozart as her muse.The First MovementVivaceAt this moment, the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart lies a mere 100 meters away from me in the Old Town (Altstadt) of Salzburg, Austria. Whilst I scribble on parchment by candlelight, I should probably listen to some of his works. Should it be a sonata or

Here at Fathom, we love to hit the road, but we have a soft spot for our backyard: Lower Manhattan, our home base for so many years. This is where New York City was born — and where its building its future. In no special order, these are our favorite old and new spots. For safety reasons, not everything is open, but this is the list to save for the future.EAT + DRINKThe Dead RabbitOur speakeasy-style local keeps winning Worlds Best Ba