COVID-19 Update as of February 2021: The hotel is open with new health and safety protocols. Guests are required to wear masks and maintain social distancing in public areas. Check the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Mexico website for the latest on entry and travel requirements.Travelers who need proof of a negative COVID-19 test prior to international departures can pre-schedule an onsite test during their visit. Finally, Viceroy H

Special Covid-19 travel considerations: The hotel is following all Covid-19 guidelines for safety and cleanliness, and is open to guests from Wednesday though Saturday night. Cafe Boulud at Blantyre is serving dinner from Wednesday through Sunday and brunch on weekends. Breakfasts are all in-room; lunches are boxed and served poolside or picnic-style on the grounds. Pianist Karèn Tchougourian is not performing this summer. As for area

Elizabeth Unique HotelRome, ItalyElegant, $$$ (From €324)A five-minute walk from the Spanish Steps and Romes centro storico, the discreet and modern Elizabeth Unique Hotel looks like a private townhouse for a modern-day Medici. Housed in a 17th-century palazzo, the privately-owned hotel fuses the best of old-world Rome with the new-world expectations of a 21st-century traveler through its use of contemporary art and technology. The striking

The end of summer. That bittersweet time of year when the al fresco dinners, poolside Sundays, sandy suitcases, and barefoot strolls near the end. Just thing: Its always summer somewhere. In the meantime, these lovely non-essentials will help you stay in the summer mood all year long.Sunday Forever Tan Lines CandleSmells like summer and suntans. ($46)Rifle Paper Co. Passport NotebooksYour passports companion for recording the summers b

Ambassador Hotel WaikikiWaikiki, OahuMoney Saver, $ (from $99) Honolulus Waikiki neighborhood and pristine, two-mile, white sand beach has long been a destination for travelers, surf enthusiasts, and even royalty. The Hawaiian royal family vacationed here in the 1800s, surfing the waves of kings as a pack on longboards. Heres something we were surprised to learn Surfing was exclusive to the alii (Hawaiian royalty) until the late 1890s, when

Oceans Edge Resort and MarinaKey West, Florida Modern, $ (From $170) The Florida Keys know how to ride with changing tides. Two years after Hurricane Irma ripped through the small collection of islands, the laid-back Floridians did anything but lay low, turning their key lime into limeade by opening new oceanside hangouts, including the first independently owned luxury resort, Oceans Edge Resort and Marina. Located on twenty acres of S

Life House Little HavanaMiami, FloridaStylish, $ (From $79)In the heart of Miamis Cuban quarter, Life House Little Havana lives and breathes the spirit of its locale. The historic 1920s, guava-tinted Art Deco mansion has been filled with tropical plants (many of which are edible), vintage rattan furniture, and Afro-Cuban ceramics, and has a large outdoor courtyard draped with hammocks inviting guests to retire with mojitos on balmy Miami ni

Ace Hotel New OrleansNew Orleans, LouisianaTrendy, $$We dont know how they do the voodoo that they do, but the trendy Ace hotel group has successfully managed to capture the soulful, sweltering, languid, lush atmosphere of the Crescent City in every corner of its Warehouse District destination: Ace Hotel New Orleans. Instead of opening in the middle of the French Quarter, they chose to reinvigorate old bones on a quiet street in t

Here they come: The next cant-live-without, craze-worthy, mind-and-body obsessed products. At this summers FounderMade Discovery Show in New York City — a conference dedicated to showcasing the latest forward-thinking brands disrupting the wellness, beauty, and health industry — what I discovered (other than CBD-laced everything for eating, drinking, and slathering on) is that everyday essentials are becoming smarter — to

The scent of a roaring fire, a warm mug of cocoa, and a few other items are all you need to recreate a cozy cabin vibe. Stock up on these finds for a relaxing snow day at home.

Casa Pueblo TulumTulum, MexicoIndustrial Chic, $ ($70)Poor Tulum is having a rough go of it lately. The favorite winter destination of hipsters worldwide has in recent years been plagued by rampant and tacky overdevelopment, stinky algae infesting its waters and beaches, and an obnoxious feather-and-fringe-clad festival-goer crowd more interested in crafting the perfect Instagram photo than, well, anything else, really. Which is a sham

Hotel ZelosSan Francisco, CAContemporary, $$ ($200)In San Francisco, back in the day, you wouldnt necessarily want to find yourself South of the Slot, that is to say — on the wrong side of the Market Street cable car track. The industrial district, which Jack London wrote about in the early 20th century, was made up of slums and warehouses for Gold Rush workers, laundries, machine shops, and factories. But SoMA (South of Market) after

Smart travelers (thats you, dear Fathom reader) are increasingly concerned that their wanderings not have a negative impact on the places they visit. This is a trip to Key West that lets you enjoy and help the wildlife flourishing above and below water.FLORIDA KEYS — Tropical beaches and Tommy Bahama crowds abound across the 125-mile-long Florida Keys, but that’s not why I visited this southernmost travel hotspot. My trip to the Flori

While on a shoot for ONA (a collection of handsome travel camera bags and leather goods), photographer and Fathom contributor Lucy Laucht captured the free-spirited nature of Portugals coastal surf towns.So, what brought you to Southern Portugal?I was initially drawn to Portugal because I wanted to explore and photograph the off-beat surf towns of the western coast. There’s an adventurous and free spirit to the place that I felt fit with th

Palihotel SeattleSeattle, WashingtonTrendy, $$ (From $175)Of-the-moment Palisociety hoteliers have sailed north from La-La-Land, anchoring in the harbor of the Emerald City. True to their nature — bringing new life to old bones — their Palihotel Seattle takes shelter in the site of the 1900s-era Colonnade Hotel (listed on the National Register of Historical Places), paying homage to the citys storied waterfront past. U

There’s no doubt about it: Seattle is a one-of-a-kind city with its own style and rhythm. We tapped local Linda Derschang, the restaurateur behind favorites like Kings Hardware and Queen City, for a hitlist of her favorite design shops around the city. SEATTLE, Washington - In 1987 I moved to Seattle on a bit of a whim. I was immediately drawn to the burgeoning music scene (later known as “grunge), cool neighborhoods, and stunning views of

The little slice of Caribbean magic is back — and stronger than ever before.ST. BARTS — The heart of St. Barts is beating anew. After 2017s devastating Hurricane Irma tore through the island with winds reaching nearly 200 miles per hour, the little gem is glittering once again.The recovery is a testament to the resilience and strength of the community (including high-profile clientele who donated to the recovery). Locals lived t

Washington Park HotelSouth Beach, MiamiPlayful, $ (from $90)Lets hear it for hotels that wear their heart on their sleeves. Or on their doorsteps, so to speak. The letters the Miami hotel WHP may officially stand for Washington Park Hotel, but spiritually they seem to prefer Where Play Happens.Well, its South Beach. Its not like you came here for a silent retreat.If you did come for what this neighborhood does best, youll find it in the hot

This story was produced in partnership with Kandara Villa.ANGUILLA, The Caribbean - Do you fantasize about waking up in a spectacular villa with a dramatic staircase leading to your own private cove with baby soft sand and the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea? Thought so. More details, you say? Picture a stunning infinity pool, multiple terraces, panoramic sea views, and both total seclusion from and close proximity to su

WoodlarkPortland, OregonTrendy, $ ($125)The ridiculously adorable Woodlark hotel began as a tale of two dilapidated buildings in Downtown Portland, Oregon. On the National Register of Historic Places, the Cornelius Hotel and Woodlark Building were, at the turn of the 20th century, a House of Welcome and an early commercial skyscraper, respectively. Architecture firm OFFICEUNTITLED, along with local designer Oculus and Atlanta-based Smi