Todos Santos in Baja just gets better and better. For many reasons, including the fact that its protecting itself from overtourism. (And hooray to that.) Bookmark this guide if youre not planning a trip now: Its the only one youll need for your perfect, lazy, memorable vacation.TODOS SANTOS, Mexico – If you think you have been to Baja because you’ve partied in Cabo, think again. While Cabo San Lucas (the fishing village turned mega-resort t

MAUI — I didnt know what to expect from the locals in Hawaii when I landed in February as Covid-related travel restrictions were easing. Would they be happy to be around tourists again? Did they miss tourism? In short, was the aloha spirit still alive? I can happily report that the Hawaiians were spouting, leaping out of the sea, and flipping their tails to welcome us back. Im talking about humpback whales, the bel

D. Alexander - Florida Beach CollectionFlorida PanhandleBreezy and Beachy, $$$Because the hospitality tug-of-war between hotels and private homes continues, travelers have more and more options when booking their stays. D. Alexander is a relative newcomer to the scene, offering private homes equipped with innovative tech and crowd-pleasing amenities in vacation-friendly destinations like Miramar Beach, Destin and Seacrest in the Florida Pan

Southernmost Beach ResortKey West, FloridaCoastal Classic, $$ (From $199)When the time is right for all things lively and joyous in Key West, head straight to theSouthernmost Beach Resort, the iconic oceanfront property located at the quiet end of Duval Street with a private beach and tanning pier that juts into the Atlantic. The property has welcomed island-life seekers for over 70 years (since 1948) with a collection of nine pastel-colore

While Ive been no stranger the benefits of alcohol in recent times, I didnt realize that I should have been slathering it on rather than chugging it down.I got turned around when I learned about the mezcal body wrap, a new, two-hour spa treatment created by the spa team at Hotel Matilda in San Miguel de Allende. Like any good beauty enthusiast who has read way too many fashion magazines in her lifetime, I know all about Caudalíe, the vino-t

Travel photographer Breanna Wilson is obsessed with remote destinations and finding the worlds most badass adventures. She splits her time between Georgia and Mongolia, where she went deep into the Mongolian Altai Mountains to witness the centuries-old tradition of hunting with golden eagles. The practice is passed down from generation to generation and outsiders often arent typically privy to the ritual. She shares part of her breathtaking

21 BroadNantucket, MassachusettsBeachy with an Urban Edge, $$$You may imagine Nantucket as a bastion of blue-blood Americana, the kind of place thats been welcoming generations of Skips and Trips and Beckys since their forebears crashed into Plymouth Rock. And you wouldnt be wrong, but youd be missing the crucial other aspect of the island — the one thats friendly and artsy and easygoing and outdoorsy and tailor-made for sum

In El Salvador, an extra special nature walk includes a lesson in the country’s tumultuous past from a man who lived it. When I arrive at El Salvador’s Cinquera Forest (or Parque Ecológico Bosque de Cinquera), only 30 minutes from the colonial town of Suchitoto, I’m struck by how peaceful the area is. After walking just a few minutes into the jungle, we come upon a waterfall and a natural pool where a group of teenagers are taking a di

Of course we all already know that our over-reliance on plastic is bad, bad, bad for the precious natural resources that surround us. But in case we need a refresher, these brief statistics from National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, Ocean Conservancy, and EarthDay.org should hammer home the message:100 percent of sea turtles have ingested plastic79 percent of all plastics ever produced have ended up in the natural environment or la

Travelers love a great hotel. But how can travelers know if a hotel is good? Juliet Kinsman, a sustainability expert and the founder of Bouteco, a discovery platform for eco-conscious, design-led hotels, has extremely smart suggestions in her new book, The Green Edit: Travel — Easy Tips for the Eco-Friendly Traveller. The book is packed with useful and inspiring ideas and strategies about where to go, how to get there, and what to do

Think its all sunshine and rainbows and poke bowls in Kauai? Well, youre not wrong. When its time to shake off the cobwebs and ease back into the travel game, bring the whole family to low-key and remote Kauai, the lush and laid-back Hawaiian island where the only drama is the landscape.KAUAI - After a year of lockdown in Los Angeles, culminating with vaccinations, my family was ready to get out, particularly before my kids (ages six a

Just back from?Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas.What brought you to Cabo?My friend Meg and I needed a break after the year weve all had. She lives in Wyoming and I live in NYC, and we both work in hospitality. Cabo was a good mid-way location for the criteria that we had: ocean, pool, massage, good weather, good food, luxury, and two queen beds.How did you pick the destination?By reading Fathom. The Four Seasons reputation for

Hotel EMC2, Autograph CollectionChicago, IllinoisContempo, $$ ($199)You dont have to be a genius to recognize that Hotel EMC2, a 195-room Autograph Collection hotel in Chicagos charming Streeterville neighborhood, is a refreshing departure from the boutique hotel norm.Owner Scott Greenberg, a self-proclaimed science fair nerd, wanted his hotel near the Northwestern University medical campus to explore the intersection of art and science. Wo

Considering a trip to Charleston? Consider, also, the nearby town of Mount Pleasant, one of South Carolinas oldest coastal communities, now with a decidedly chic inn (one of our featured Best New Hotels).MOUNT PLEASANT, South Carolina — On a recent road trip through the Lowcountry, my husband and I found ourselves trying to outrun a hefty patch of rain brought on by Hurricane Sally. We let the storm system be our guide to Post House,

506 LoftsNashville, TennesseeHigh-tech cool, $When visiting a storied town like Nashville, why not stay in a hotel with history? The downtown building thats home to 506 Lofts began its life in 1880 as a dry goods store. In the 1940s, it became Harveys Department Store, notable not only for its wares but for its escalator (Nashvilles first), indoor horse carousel, and live monkeys at the Monkey Bar food counter. Nashville, friends, has alway

As part of our commitment to helping us all be better and more thoughtful travelers, were introducing Round of Applause, a new column that will highlight the travel companies that are doing it their part to be — and inspire us to be — better global citizens through their good work. Were defining good work as initiatives and projects the companies are undertaking to help or support their environment and their community, and in tu

ST. MARTIN – For all the amazing, next-level hotels in the Caribbean — so, so many of them — I have spent years on a quest for one that has it all. For that unicorn, so to speak, that could make even the most finicky traveler happy, that would be a unanimous crowd pleaser for all comers, from restless toddlers to picky octogenarians.Readers, I found it: La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St. Martin. Part of the LVHM-owned Belmond, the

Some father-son trips include fishing, golfing, or kicking back with brews and a view. Not so for James and Charles Tate, who scoured the American West in search of land to plant roots for their lifelong dream of opening a lodging retreat together. Inspired by and nostalgic for the great American road trip, they searched high and dry in the Utah desert for a place that was remote, but would appeal to modern, city-minded travelers. When they

To celebrate the launch of our new book, Travel North America (And Avoid Being a Tourist), well be publishing excerpts throughout the summer. Were starting with a roundup of hotels that are making smart, sustainable choices that contribute positively to the local community. Feels especially relevant and important in a post-pandemic world, doesnt it? We should all travel better, smarter, and more thoughtfully. These places deliver on all of

In this excerpt from Destination Wellness: Global Secrets for Better Living Wherever You Are (featured as one of our picks for the best new travel guidebooks), wellness and travel journalist Annie Daly shares the lessons she learned from the Rastafari in Jamaica.In the past few years, the word “wellness” has practically become synonymous with skinny, rich, white women drinking green juice in perfectly Instagrammable cafés.And this is not ok