Every Wednesday in Travel Loot, we find products that match our travel theme of the week. This week were pulling together a few of our favorite finds for your beach bag. The first day of winter hasnt even arrived, but were already dreaming of sunny days and beach vacations. Were picturing swaying palm trees in the breeze, brightly colored tropical drinks, sunshine so bright you want two pairs of sunglasses. The scene is so vibrant, were kee

What were clicking on this week (when were not doing our holiday shopping).Were thinking warm this week, and this adorable video of a litte girl starting a dance party in a Brooklyn subway station definitely hit the spot. – Becky, editorial assistantA mustard sommelier! Apparently this is a thing, and we now have one in New York City. – Pavia, founderBook a virtual stay at a gingerbread house and help fight poverty this holiday

Last month, we featured the 24 Best Volunteer Opportunities Around the World. This month, were finding the best holiday gifts for travelers. Which has us thinking: What about gifts that give back? Pencils of Promise is a for-purpose nonprofit that builds schools, trains teachers, and funds scholarships in Ghana, Guatemala, and Laos. This holiday season, theyre raising funds to build 25 new schools in Ghana. We love the sound of this, a

Every Wednesday in Travel Loot, we find products that match our travel theme of the week. This week were pulling together a handful of big-ticket items for jetsetters living large.Its amazing what a little extra cash can do for a traveler: Private jets on standby, exclusive tours of the Louvre, and personal butlers on hand to draw luxurious bubble baths. We did some digging and found incredible (and incredibly hilarious) big-ticket items fo

This week in Travel Loot, were catching up on the years best travel-y movies, TV shows, and books. Perfect entertainment during the holiday break.Scandinavia, France, Italy, Zubrowka: This is the week to pick your dream destination and schedule time for armchair travel. Between Christmas and New Years, things get so quiet that its easy to find the time — on a cross-country flight, during a few days off — to c

Its a new year, and youve resolved to travel smarter and to clean up your act. Too bad its also flu season, enemy of travelers everywhere. Travel germ-free with these seven Fathom-approved finds to safeguard your vacation.BUT WAIT, THERES MORE2014s 10 Most Transporting Books, TV Shows, and Movies 5 Big-Ticket Toys for Living Large 6 Black & White Finds for Your Beach Getaway

What were clicking on this week (when were not packing on the layers.)One day, Id love to check into Houshi Ryokan. The traditional Japanese hotel is supposedly the oldest continually operating, family-run business. Learn more in this beautifully shot mini documentary. – Becky, editorial assistantMeet Gluta, probably the worlds happiest dog. She was rescued from the streets of Thailand, and is now modeling full-time for her loving own

We are teaming up with the subscription service Quarterly to curate packages of our favorite travel stuff. To be delivered right to your door.We want to send you a mix of cool, clever products that will make you an inspired and organized traveler — the most charmed and unruffled person at the airport.One lucky debut Fathom box will contain a Golden Ticket: A free stay at a W Hotel (you choose: W Mexico City, W Hollywood, W Vieques,&nb

As we roll out the 2015 edition of our most popular feature ever, Fathoms 24 Best Travel Blogs and Websites, we thought wed check in with Maria Russo, founder of The Culture-ist, one of the blogs on our original 24 Best list, and a regular Fathom contributor. Shes been busy: Inspired by a recent trip to Rwanda, she and her husband have just launched Humanity Unified to help empower women in Rwanda. We asked her to tell us all about it.PRINC

What were clicking on this week (when were not yawning our way through Oscar bets.)I could eat ramen all day any day, but when the temperature drops below 40, my ramen craving kicks into high gear. Lucky Peachs regional breakdown of ramen in Japan is not helping. – Becky, editorial assistantIs Detroit the new Brooklyn? Discuss the future of travel to Motor City with Wherever Magazine at Shinolas NYC outpost on Wednesday, January 21st.

Looking for some good, old-fashioned fun on a rainy Saturday? Flex your competitive streak with five parlor games that are as easy on the eyes as they are on the suitcase.Let the games begin. (Slideshow)BUT WAIT, THERES MORE7 OCD Buys for the Germaphobic Traveler 2014s 10 Most Transporting Books, TV Shows, and Movies 5 Big-Ticket Toys for Living Large

What were clicking on this week (when were not getting deflated by the NFLs lack of ball regulation).Gabi from The Funnelogy Channel reflects on identity and how travel influences it, and shares a little of her amazingly diverse heritage. – Becky, editorial assistantThese shots of a flipped iceberg are unreal! Not to mention the crazy science behind why it happened in the first place. An iceberg is normally 90 percent underw

Just because a spa getaway isnt on the books doesnt mean you have to miss out on blissing out. International shipping and buyers with a global eye make it possible to order the worlds best beauty products from your computer. Hydrate your skin with South Koreas newest cult cream or soak away the stress of digital life with French clay. We pulled together a mix of our favorite international beauty products for a relaxing at-home spa day.BUT W

What were clicking on this week (when were not perfecting our chip-and-dip strategy).Would you sleep in a cable car 9,000 feet above the French Alps? For 100 words, Airbnb will let one lucky winner stay for free. – Becky, editorial assistantAt a Fathom cocktail party this week, we screened a fantastic short about Baltazar Ushcha, the last ice merchant in Ecuador. Turns out Nowhere Magazine also met Baltazar! Fun connections and a nice

New York Citys first blizzard of 2015 blanketed the streets with several inches of snow. And we couldnt have asked for a better stage for the Fathom + Jungles of Paris cocktail party, a gallery showcase embracing the ice caps of Ecuador, the windscapes of Antarctica, and the glacier water of Iceland.Film, sound, and artwork pertaining to the icy theme were exhibited at the white box gallery RYAN LEE in Chelsea. Photographic work from S

Team Fathom likes to get around. Toss a long-haul flight our way, and well jump on board, never mind the shrinking seats, crying babies, and other airborne obstacles. Of course, the big downside to long-distance travel is adjusting to a new time zone. But with these foolproof gadgets and strategies, youll totally beat jet lag.BUT WAIT, THERES MORE7 Global Beauty Finds for a Spa Day at Home5 Travel Games to Beat Cabin Fever7 OCD Buys for the

Were looking east for our next travel giveaway, sending one lucky winner and a very special friend on a magical trip to Istanbul. Youll live and shop like a stylish local. Youll eat the meze of your dreams. And you just might never use that return ticket.THE PRIZEThe Hotel: Four nights at House Hotel Bosphorus.The Flight: Round-trip airfare for two from Turkish Airlines.The Guide: Custom travel itinerary from Fathom (a $500 value).The Goods

The world, it turns out, is a very romantic place. How can we be so sure? Because we tried to narrow down our many lists of The Worlds Most Romantic Hotels and couldnt stop.Private islands in just about every ocean. Hilltop retreats with views to infinity. Seemingly endless stretches of white sand beaches. Curtains billowing in the breeze around the four-poster bed. Seriously, if you cant fall in love in these places, well, you need more he

Being in the mood for love is only the beginning. Being in the right place for love is the clincher. Weve been compiling our colleciton of Worlds Most Romantic Hotels since we launched. Frankly, we consider it a public service.Love may mean different things to everyone, but we noticed a few consistent themes in The Worlds Most Romantic Hotels 2015: mountains, islands, fire pits, infinity pools. Its all about getting away and getting co

What were clicking on this week (when were not decorating king cakes for Fat Tuesday).The latest issue of Travel Dose has a few beautiful design stories, including one about the brand new Vesper Hotel on the shores of Holland, and another about dreamy La Semilla retreat in Mexico. – Jeralyn, editorial directorI was suppopsed to be in Sydney this weekend at the Hurley Australian Open of Surfing but had to cancel the trip