On a recent trip to Las Vegas, Fathoms Pavia Rosati has an adrenaline-rich afternoon doing something she never thought shed do: drive a NASCAR.LAS VEGAS – My history with race cars looks something like this:Age 13, FloridaOn tail end of trip to Disney World in Orlando, NASCAR-obsessed younger brother Peter begs mother to stop in Daytona on the way back home to New Jersey. Nice Italian mother indulges son. Since Im not old enough to drive my

Time for another check-in with Richard Bangs, our favorite adventurer of the old-school variety. Hes living it up in Bermuda, to the tune of rum highballs, pink sand beaches, and knee-high socks with shorts.BERMUDA – Like many who have made it to adulthood, I wince when I recall my youthful antics. (What I did in the name of fun...) Like a lad who graduates from cheap whiskey to fine wine, today I prefer my pursuits with a dash of panache,

You can practically reach for the stars in New Zealand, where sightings of Magellanic Clouds, the Aurora Australis, and the Milky Way are par for the course.SOUTH ISLAND, New Zealand – With a population of slightly more than one million spread out over some 58,000 square miles, New Zealand’s South Island is stunningly beautiful and pretty empty. Fewer people mean fewer buildings, and that means very little light pollution, which brings you

On an island where hotels attract repeat visitors for generations, how can a newcomer stand out? Easily, if the hotel in question is Rosewood Tuckers Point. Fathoms Berit Baugher checks in.BERMUDA – On an island where visitors are fiercely loyal, staying at the same hotel for generations, openings are rare. Rosewood Tuckers Point opened in 2009 and easily joined the ranks of high-end standouts on the island. The hotel invited me for a visit

Detox bootcamps with daily massages. Secluded cabins with biodynamic dining menus. Hot spring soaks under a canopy of stars. Taking a vacation to improve your health is already enough justification for spending time swimming, surfing, hiking, and soaking up vitamin C. But add an eco-conscious element to the mix, and youre helping body, mind, spirit, and Mother Nature. Its a win-win-win-win at our favorite natural spas and eco retreats from

What separates ordinary from extraordinary is perspective. Or the leftover baggie of shrooms in your back pocket. Cyrena Lee blurs the line between work and play when a business trip turns into a mindbending airborne experience.NEW YORK CITY – I woke up with a start the wintry morning of a 7 a.m flight to Chicago. Ive had a strange fear of missing flights ever since an extended lunch left me stranded in Casablanca, and, sure enough, I thoug

Imagine a bright, colorful neighborhood with row after row of cute boutiques, excellent restaurants, and a vibrant, quirky bar scene. Sounds pretty happy, right? Now imagine that youre in the heart of Madrid surrounded by young, hip, beautiful Spaniards. Youre in Fathom intern Alison Weissbrots happy place — the funky local districts of Malasaña, Chueca, and Tribunal.MADRID – Madrid bears the weight of history on its shoulders. I

On a recent trip to Senegal, Panamanian photographer and Fathom 24 Best Travel Photographer 2016 Sofia Verzbolovskis captured the bright colors, unique architecture, and friendly faces of Dakar.DAKAR, Senegal – It had been seven years. The last time I was in West Africa, it was 2009 and I had spent a couple months in Ghana. I went with a non-profit organization that my boyfriend works for, called Le Korsa — it supports institutions an

Isnt it funny that we jump in cars to bask in the beauty of the great outdoors? Here are a few ways to stay mindful about that on your next road trip.In a perfect eco-friendly future, we would all take road trips in autonomous vehicles that would never emit harmful greenhouse gases nor dare turn against us. That, or we would all stay local and travel via virtual reality. Neither are happening anytime soon, so why dont we all learn to respec

Bahia Vik, set to open any day now in Jose Ignacio, is already poised to be one of the hottest destinations of the winter season. Contributing editor Christina Ohly was one of the first to get a look around. JOSE IGNACIO, Uruguay – If youre looking for the ultimate sunset, overlooking ten acres of sprawling dunes, then Bahia Vik has your name written all over it.CHECKING INSet to open in winter 2014 in time for high season, the ho

In the shadow of Jose Ignacio, the hottest beach destination in Uruguay, a small seaside town shines. Victoria Lewis spends an unforgettable day on the lesser-known shores of Punta del Este, taking in the best the country has to offer.PUNTA DEL ESTE, Uruguay – When people visit Punta del Este, its often as a side trip from the fishing village-turned-celebrity hotspot Jose Ignacio, 40 minutes down the coast. And while I cant fault anyone for

While Jose Ignacio is hardly a travel secret anymore, its still low-key enough to feel like an insiders destination. Contributing editor Christina Ohly reveals everything Fathom readers could ever need to know about how to have a perfect beach trip to Uruguay.JOSE IGNACIO, Uruguay – Old Montauk meets Malibu in Jose Ignacio and the coastal towns surrounding Punta del Este in Southeastern Uruguay. Here youll find everything from surf shacks t

The duo behind Classe Touriste, one of Fathoms 24 Best Travel Blogs and Websites of 2014, love seeking out adventures in the far reaches of our planet. They found winter fun north of the Arctic Circle with six huskies and a Viking expedition leader. Here we go for the ride via Davids amazing pictures.KANGOS, Swedish Lapland – Our expedition leader Johan Väisänen has the looks of a Viking with the vigor of Ben Hur. The latter also refers to

James Crowe and Jordan Hufnagel of West America are two dudes riding bikes around North and South America. Yup, just two stoked, badass, fancy free travelers, living life to the fullest and photographing it along the way. As one of our 24 Best Travel Blogs and Websites were happy to give you a peek into some of the awesome (hair-raising) situations they find themselves in. Well start with this cannonball run from Guatemala to Honduras

INSTAGRAM – We asked readers to send us images of their happy places for this weeks #FathomInstatrip. What makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside? Moments of meditation in Laos, a college football game in Michigan, a rollercoaster ride, a childhood family trip, and cute puppies in Christmas outfits on the beaches of Hawaii. (That ones pretty specific.) Take a look for yourself, and just try not to smile.See the slideshow. 

Fathom founder Pavia Rosati made her first trip to Quogue, the charming beachside town in the Hamptons that she had ignored for more than a decade, to see what happens when well-intentioned locals get together to preserve a fading, centuries-old hotel. QUOGUE, New York – I have spent most summer weekends since 2000 in the Hamptons. And although I run this fine travel website and am usually a tireless, see-it-all traveler, when Im the H

Stacey Fraser is creator and designer of Pink Chicken, a charming fashion collection and boutique for girls and their moms. That her designs are so mellow and free-spirited may have something to do with how she spends her weekends in Amagansett, the mellowest town in the Hamptons. Her days are all about the beach, the waves, and easy living with her family and her beloved pup, Clyde. Heres how she does it.AMAGANSETT, New York – My destiny m

Stan Parish, whose debut novel Down the Shore weve just excerpted, has sweetly spilled the details about his slice of beach paradise away from the summer crowds in New Jersey. Now please keep it to yourself.JERSEY SHORE, New Jersey – Its finally sinking in on the east coast that summer is not, in fact, endless. Packed beaches are the new normal through at least October, but theres an inexplicable oasis on the Jersey Shore between

Rush through airport traffic. Drag bags through winding check-in line. Unload and reload at security. Squeeze into seat and shake off cramps for hours to come. Cyrena Lee interrupts the madness of airplane travel to find nirvana where she least expect it: in the airports yoga room.SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – I was exhausted. I had taken a road trip with my boyfriend from New York to San Francisco. It consisted of ten days in a car

Youve got your swimsuit, your flip flops, and your sunscreen. Heres everything else you need for a day at the beach. Whether on the French Riviera or the Jersey Shore, make some waves with these accessories.1. Stay ShadyWhen I look through old vacation photos, Im always the one squinting at the camera. Though I like my Vitamin D as much as the next sun worshipper, Ive learned that shades and head gear keep my beach look sharp.Warby Par