Anxiety is at an all-time high right now, as were all struggling to cope with the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, as we seek comfort in virtual human connections and try to maintain any sense of routine. Im finding a little extra joy in small victories, like putting on pants and baking for the first time in my life. As the world adjusts to this new sense of stay-at-home normalcy, were coming around to something else, too. Weed. Yes

Dreaming of the day when you will pack your bag and roll through some new, uncharted territory? Us too. Here are new items from cool brands well be filling our suitcases with .... eventually.RaenThe California-based sunglasses brands ultra-tinted lenses, durable handmade frames, and reasonable price tag make us feel cool even when were sitting alone on our fire escape. We like the Gilman for its classic, unisex design, super dark lenses, an

The Sacred Valley is one of Perus (and the planets) most prized places, but its beauty extends far beyond the ruins of Machu Picchu. With the help of a world-class chef, an adventure-centric hotel is giving its guests a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Covid-19 note: Explora Valle Sagrado is scheduled to reopen September 30, 2020.SACRED VALLEY, Peru — It may be on your bucket list already: The ancient Incan ruins, enchanting c

We checked back in with Erica Firpo, our editor in Rome, to hear how Italy is entering phase two of coronavirus, taking baby steps to get back to life as we knew it. This is reprinted with permission from her blog, Ciao Bella.Chi va piano va sano e lontano.There is an Italian expressions that says, those who go slowly go safely and far. In English, we say slow and steady wins the race. Exactly the plan for Italy Phase 2, the new decree

North Block HotelYountville, California Charming, $$$ (From $400)Situated in the heart of wine country’s most celebrated epicurean locale, North Block Hotel unites great food, wine, and nature in a relaxed setting. Intimate in size, twenty Mediterranean-inspired guest rooms face a lush courtyard, with cozy fireplaces and private balconies overlooking the rolling vineyards of Californias most celebrated (and expensive) fruit. Cult-favorite v

Fathom is based in New York City. In the past few weeks, weve marched, protested, listened, read, and realized that we need to do so much more. We need to broaden our editorial coverage to ensure it is more balanced for all voices. And we need to use our voices to advocate within the travel industry when we see lapses in inclusivity, when we see limits in hospitality.And we have also been learning. That the black-white economic divide is as

A guide to Long Island’s North Fork as the region slowly, carefully re-emerges from coronavirus. A look at what’s happening under the guidelines of phase 2 and beyond.Rules at PlayThe country life calls. Unfortunately, when it comes to the East End of Long Island in New York, getting to that country life usually involves enduring one-lane highways filled with city commuter traffic. And while you won’t find the usual bumper-to-bumper summer

Ocean HouseWatch Hill, Rhode IslandNew England chic, $$$$Originally built in 1868, Ocean House sits on the picturesque bluffs of Watch Hill, Rhode Island, and remains to this day the quintessential grand dame New England hotel. Faithfully rebuilt in 2010 by area resident Chuck Royce, Ocean House has retained all of its old-world charm: Guests sip iced tea on the sprawling verandah overlooking the dramatic coastline, lounge in the shade

Its summer of 2021 and weve been through more than a year of pandemic-living. We first published this guide in 2020 and though the rules keep changing, our desire to go to the beach, spend time wandering beautiful grounds, watch movies under the stars, and eat whatevers fresh from the farm remain the same, Lay of the Land / Rules at PlayThe Hamptons has long been a refuge for New York Citys hot and tired (and rich!). In just under two

A du Pont family legacy, Longwood Gardens makes a refreshing outdoor escape with its colorful flowers and fabulous fountains.KENNETT SQUARE, Pennsylvania — Visiting Longwood Gardens is a tradition for my family, full of memories but always fresh. Year-round, there are longtime favorites and new surprises to explore on its 1,000 acres. So after a gloomy spring, I made a day trip to the Brandywine Valley, one hour southwest of Philadelp

Sands Hotel & SpaIndian Wells, California Stylish, $$ (From $229)While it would have been an obvious choice to transform a former 1950s motel in the Palm Desert into a temple of mid-century nostalgia, Brit-hip designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard found his renovation inspiration in another desert on the other side of the globe: the Sahara. He decked out Sands Hotel & Spa with bright ceramic textiles, gilded flourishes, and a dusty rose pin

These are extraordinary times. Travel with extraordinary care. Check out the special Covid notes from Banyan Tree: Existing bookings may be postponed to a later date without having to select a future day immediately or cancel altogether. There are no cancellation or amendment fees when changes are made 24 hours before arrival. If you would like to change a destination better suited to your revised travel arrangements, Banyan Tree will trans

Once you find your way to La Posta Vecchia, a sumptuous, historic retreat on the sea, there’s little urgency to make the 40-minute trip back to Rome. The hotel is closed until April 2021, but you can put it the list of places to go when youre traveling safely (and with abandon) again.LADISPOLI, Italy — The Fiat zipped, as Italian cars do, from the center of Rome to il raccordo. A quick, counterclockwise spin around the ring road spit

Big news south of the border: The Bunkhouse Group has hit the greater Cabo scene with their first international outpost, Hotel San Cristóbal.TODOS SANTOS, Mexico — Ive been visiting Los Cabos since my parents bought a condo in Cabo San Lucas in the 1980s. Back then, Cabo was a tranquil fishing village with a beautiful golden beach. In the years since, tourism exploded and, in what felt like no time at all, the area I knew as a child b

Special Covid-19 notes: Massachusetts is taking its health very seriously, as is Ocean Edge. Click here for their current travel advisories.Ocean Edge Resort & Golf ClubCape Cod, Brewster, MassachusettsPreppy Family Compound, $$When the vacation checklist calls for maximum summer fun and minimum travel planning — and easy access to major cities in the Northeast USA — a big seaside beach resort should top the list. One with

What a time to be alive! What a time to take a socially distanced road trip, explore your city without the tourists, or simply stay home. We’re Zoom-fatigued, weighed down with cabin fever, and bleary eyed from spending more time than we would like to admit mindlessly scrolling our personal devices.Beat the Computer Screen GlazeGenusee Blue Light Filtering Glasses ($149)Seeing as how things are going, it looks like there will only be more Z

Why is it humans have been drawn to caves and the spaces underground as long as we can remember? David Farley, author of Underground Worlds: A Guide to Spectacular Subterranean Places, has his theories.CALCATA, Italy, — At midnight on December 21 a few years ago, I was sitting on the floor of a cave in central Italy, 60 feet deep into the volcanic stump thats crowned by a bewitching medieval hill town called Calcata.The village is hon

The majestic Rockies, Tetons, Olympic, and Adirondacks Mountains are already wearing their winter whites, signaling natures cue for the start of another ski season. Only this year, ski destinations across the United States will be doing more than revving up the snow plows, as resorts implement new Covid-19 protocols to ensure a safe opening and season. Of course, skiing, by definition, is already a spaced-out, outdoor sport, one with built-

We cant travel and we cant spend money on experiences. But we can greatly impact the lives of our neighbors and our communities by allocating our dollars, our energies, and our promotional skills to a number of excellent causes working to make the world more just, more equitable, and more humane. Here are a few causes worth knowing.Social Justice + Human RightsAnti-Racism Daily is dismantling systemic racism through its free, daily educatio

Winter holidays may not be the same this year, but that doesnt mean you have to skip the picturesque rustic lodge getaway altogether. In the spirit of bookmarking future travel destinations and satisfying your wanderlust for cozy spaces and recognizing that youll probably be spending a lot of this winter in your living room and giving you fresh holiday shopping ideas, here are four beautiful upstate New York lodges to visit one day (let it