Weve watched self-professed Indiana Jane Kelley McMillan track lions on safari and jump into waterfalls. This time, the ski aficionado turned her romantic and athletic attentions to the mountains for love on the slopes.Theres nothing quite like snuggling up with your sweetie after a day on the slopes. Add a hot toddy, a crackling fire, and surroundings like high peaks, snow, and solitude — and you might never return to the real world.

We know that Snowmass, one of the ski resorts in Aspen/Snowmass, bills itself as very family-friendly. We checked in with Alexia Brue, a trusted pal the the publisher of Well+Good, to see why she and her brood keep going back.Why Snowmass for a family ski vacation?The Treehouse! Its all about the Treehouse. Snowmasss childcare center is Alpine paradise for kids. Ours were so comfortable there that we go back to Snowmass just for that r

A lifelong California ski loyalist was seduced by Colorados consistently powdery December snow and ski-in/ski-out resorts. Juliana Jaoudi cheats on Lake Tahoe with Breckenridge and spills the juicy details.BRECKENRIDGE, Colorado – Im a recovering California skier. I was raised skiing the Sierra Nevada mountain range at Mammoth and Tahoe. Since Mammoth offers a huge mountain and a low-key SoCal vibe and Tahoe delivers gorgeous lake views and

INSTAGRAM – This weeks roundup of Instagram snaps includes rock climbing and surfing and crazy views. Get that adrenaline rush from the safe, warm comfort of your Instagram feed. Follow these 15 adventure junkies.

Adrenaline junkie and city girl Shari Bayer celebrated her birthday in high-octane style in Queenstown, New Zealand, jumping off a bridge, out of a plane, and into a helicopter.QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand – I had a feeling that I was going to fall in love with Queenstown. It just sounded like my kind of place: beautiful and fun. From the moment I landed in its scenic airport, it was confirmed. I love Queenstown.The town itself reminded me a bit

Another article from one of our 24 Best Travel Blogs and Sites: a debrief from The Culture-ist editor Maria Russo on her recent trip to India.Just back from: Kerala, India.Was it your first time? First time, and certainly not my last.How long were you there? Seven days.Why did you go? A fellow editor I traveled with around Lake Como told me it was his favorite place on Earth. He spoke of cruising along a serene web of palm-fringed cana

Hometown: Pienza, Italy.Occupation: Hotelier.Favorite destinations: Todos Santos, Mexico; Siracusa, Italy; Kep, Cambodia; Cartagena, Colombia.Dying to visit: Burma.Bizarre travel rituals: Tapping my wedding ring on the entrance of the plane door. EVERY TIME.In-flight relaxation regime: Eye shades, earplugs, nasal moisturizer. Always in carry-on: Neck pillow, iPad, and my two-year-old.Concierge or DIY? DIY for sure.See it all or take it

Dr. Frank Lipman, intergrative physician, author, and creator of Be Well by Dr. Frank Lipman vitamin and supplements, practices what he preaches, island-style. We checked in with him after he checked out of GoldenEye, one of our favorite Caribbean spots.Just Back from: GoldenEye in Oracabessa, Jamaica.Was it your first time? No.How long were you there? Six days.Why did you go? We had been there before and it was one of our best vacations ev

Its not that this three-mile stretch of sand in the Bahamas is unknown. It’s that Harbour Islands relative inaccessibility has kept developers, big hotels, and obnoxious types away. Their loss is your gain: delicious food, the most pristine pink sand beach on the planet, just enough nightlife, and a pleasingly international vibe. (Nassau is an easy flight from Europe, which explains the Brits, the Italians, the French.) The perfect mix of l

SEDONA, Arizona – In 1989, when I was 19 and my sister, Lizzie, was 25, we pointed our Reeboks toward Tuscon, Arizona, for a weight loss week at Canyon Ranch. It was 100 degrees in the shade that August (can you say summer discount?), so we were Sweatin to the Oldies between power walks at dawn and 25-minute aerobic dance classes in the A/C. I remember it being too hot to lay out and I remember wearing a bathrobe to meals, where we scribble

Hometown: Toronto.Occupation: Art director.Favorite destinations: San Francisco, Paris.Dying to visit: Brazil, Egypt, Australia.Bizarre travel rituals: To combat my anxiety from flying, I pop a Gravol prior to boarding to knock myself out. Then a cola Chupa Chups lollipop at landing to fend off the pain in my ears.In-flight relaxation regime: Im usually passed out (possibly drooling), but if the Gravol doesnt work, magazines that I pick up

When Passported founder and all-around unruffled traveler Henley Vazquez met Vedic expert Michael Miller, she asked for ways in which travelers can use meditation to enrich their journeys. Read on for his illuminating suggestions.These days, travel and wellness go hand in hand. The coupling has transcended trend status to become a billion-dollar subset of the tourism industry. While meditation may get less attention than yoga retreats and b

We are amazed (to say the least) by the turnout and talent displayed in our #TravelwithFathom Instagram contest. And now were thrilled that Lucy Laucht, a Fathom contributor and accomplished Instagram photographer based in NYC, is taking over our @FathomWaytoGo Instagram feed while visiting Palm Springs. Her photos are light and airy and transportive —scrolling through her feed feels like a trip to the beach! We asked Laucht to descri

Hometown: Gothenburg, Sweden.Occupation: Entrepreneur and writer working with trends and travels. Storytelling and big ideas.Favorite destinations: Destinations that changed my life: Mongolia, Bhutan, Namibia. Places I return to very often: big cities like London and Paris. My hideaways: Greek and Balearic Mediterranean islands. So easy — no malaria, no poisonous snakes, no war zones.Dying to visit: California. I have a feeling I will

Armed with his nib pen, markers, and watercolor travel set, Erik Gauger records all his trips through gorgeous and educational illustrations. Click on the photo above to see his sketches from the dry forest of the Bahamas.BAHAMAS, The Caribbean – I visited the Abaco Islands last winter for a reunion, where 30 of us were greeted with strong, ripping winds which negated our plans to stay immersed in the water, snorkeling and spearfishing all

There are destination spas you visit for the whole swaddle me in a bathrobe and see you in five days experience. Those are lovely, but thats not what were talking about here. These are amazing hotels in incredible destinations around the world that just so happen to have great spas. (Because sometimes, having the whole island of Capri at your fingertips just isnt enough.) 

When it comes to spas, even the most devoted brand loyalist can be tempted to stray. And when that happens? Well, its incredibly relaxing. When you spend most of your career working for one of the top wellness retreats in the world, youre sort of ruined for good. Everything is measured to the highest standards, and your spa expectations become unreasonable. And although I am a Virgo, and therefore loyal to the end, during recent travel

Theres nothing like a 15-hour flight to make you feel the full effects of aging 15 hours (or years). Cramped seats, dry air, noisy and nosy neighbors. It can be hard to relax. Were taking back our air time with TSA-friendly products made for personal pampering on the go. Add a glass of cucumber water, a little Enya, and youre on your way to a calm, relaxing — and dare we say — indulgent ride.

Contributing editor Anna Watson Carl and her husband needed a healthy getaway before he began a rough medical treatment. They found it in Miami Beach. Yes, really. At The Standard Spa, health is not an afterthought. Its a yoga-massage-pool-hamam lifestyle.MIAMI – When my husband and I announced to a few friends that we were going on a detox trip to Miami, it raised a few eyebrows. I suppose it sounded as preposterous as,

@lakeaustinspa.  INSTAGRAM — Treat yourself! Theres no better time to splurge on that soothing spa weekend, open your heart to that yoga workshop, or escape to those sunnier climates.COMING UP NEXT WEEK: ITS SUMMER SOMEWHEREInstaTrip is a Sunday roundup of the best Instagram photos of the destination or travel theme were featuring that week. Next up: Its Summer Somewhere. Tag travel photos from sunny vacations that make your