Youve consulted friends for love advice before, right? (Funny how they always know us better than we know ourselves...)Thats what we did for this years edition of the Worlds Most Romantic Hotels: We asked our favorite travel industry insiders and globetrotting tastemakers to share theirs. We were extra charmed by the responses from couples, so we, um, coupled them.The resulting list of hot and steamy hotels around the world prove that roman

Its a once-in-a-lifetime trip, so make the most of it without breaking the bank.You spent all of your money on a big, fun, extravagant wedding and — its totally going to be worth it! But now your honeymoon fund is dry. A romantic adventure in a Moroccan medina or a weekend in a palazzo overlooking Venices Grand Canal seem like realistic options — about 50 years from now. But if your golden anniversary seems like a lifetime away,

Lost Guides author and photographer Anna Chittenden knows more than a thing or two about Bali, and just published an off-beat travel guidebook to the dreamy island. Heres her rundown of the Bukit Peninsula in the southern region.THE SCENEBukit Peninsula, locally known as the Bukit, has been a magnet for surfers drawn to the regions endless string of perfect Indo-waves since the 1970s. While nomadic surfers still descend in droves, the cliff

Yay! A family reunion! Oh no! A family reunion.It can be all happy memories and smores by the fire if you remember to pick the right trip for your family. If Uncle Charlie hates nature, what are you doing on Lake Michigan? If nana is crazy about Kadima, then get everyone to the beach and order up a clam bake. Of course it seems obvious, but families have a way of bringing out the bonkers in everyone. So to take the guesswork out of it, we d

An easy way to give back? Spend money with purpose. Rather than buying items that come from big brands made in unknown factories, were looking for companies that tell a story and contribute to a community in need. Below, a sampling of feel-good items on our radar.Photo courtesy of Interlink Books.The Aleppo Cookbook Gift SetThe act of breaking bread is one of my favorite ways to bring people of different backgrounds together. Marlene Matar,

Fathoms Daniel Schwartz drove north from Brooklyn to Sullivan County, New York, to participate in an ice fishing derby and found that most of the participants were just like him — people from downstate who were pleasantly surprised that they didnt have to travel to Vermont to drop a line.NEW YORK – Test the ice, drill the hole, set the bait, drop the line, wait for the bite. Eventually, the red flag on the x-shaped holster holding the

A number of amazing travel goods come across our desks each day — and that number multiplies quickly when you count all of the awesome things we encounter on Instagram and the worldwide web. Here are few of the items Team Fathom is lusting after, including a Tokyo-based literary journal and an easy way to transport yourself to New Orleans.Photo courtesy of Penguin Random HouseFeastIm a little obsessed with cookbooks these days, especi

In a city known for its impeccable style and forward-thinking design, you wont be short on places to shop or things to buy. From hand-painted porcelain and space-saving whisks, to top-notch candy and cozy slippers, here is a selection of goods guaranteed to bring a little Scandinavian sensibility and style into your home.The Little Book of Hygge The definitive guide to the Danish philosophy of coziness and embrace of lifes little pleasures.

A look inside one of Londons quirkier and more charming museums, an historical home of a family that never was.LONDON – I love visiting homes when I travel. To see how people lived — the china they ate on, the settees they perched on, the beds they slept in, the ballrooms they danced in — instantly transports me. More than art on the walls or battlefields on the plains or monuments to fallen heroes, I want to get into the h

Wondering how to make the impossible happen? Journalist Elizabeth Johnson tells us how she secured one of the few slots to see Americas most photogenic waterfall. GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Arizona – Hidden deep in a of the Grand Canyon, water runs turquoise over orange rock.The five waterfalls near Supai thunder powerfully across the desert, their reverberations so strong they thrum in your chest. Havasu Falls is an oasis in the truest se

Travel writer and author Jo Piazza met her husband on a boat in the Galapagos Islands while on assignment as the managing editor for Yahoo Travel. Three months later — after five dates in New York, San Francisco, Joshua Tree, Corsica, and Paris — they got engaged. Terrified of failing at her first year of marriage, Jo used her job as a travel editor to crowd-source marriage advice from around the world. The result is How to Be M

Joan Larsen recounts her once-in-a-lifetime trip to meet the silverback gorillas in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, Rwanda – The world was still in semi-darkness when we were awakened at 6 a.m. in the almost unknown African country of Rwanda and settled into vehicles to embark on one of the most magical encounters on our planet. To be honest, I do not think I slept the night before. My heart was beating wildly, wo

Youre almost at the finish line. The wedding is just around the corner and you finally have the mental space to start thinking about the honeymoon. If there was ever a trip to get excited about (and accessorize for), this is it. A sleek suitcase with silent Japanese wheels. A silky camisole set that you may — or may not — wear. A dapper leather cocktail kit filled with your favorite spirits. Packing may seem like an after though

In an effort to uncover the best in travel, we spend a lot of time traversing the world — and the world wide web. Here are the goods we cant stop thinking and talking about this month. QuintEssential Optimum Mineralization Pods The best remedy for an early morning cross-country flight is Moon Juices energizing Roots Royal (green apple, beet, lemon, ginger, and turmeric juice) followed by a shot of cold filtered sea water.  At le

While Havana is seeing an influx of travelers, the islands rural areas remain virtually untouched by outsiders. Curious about the backcountry, Daniel Golden, the founder of technical cycling and sportswear brand Search and State, grabbed a few friends and headed south for a biking tour.So, what brought you to Cuba?Cuba has been a place of mystery and intrigue for me for a long time, so when the opportunity came up to explore the backcountry

Travel photographer and Tiny Atlas Quarterly founder Emily Nathan just returned from a weeklong photography, surfing, and nature-drenched adventure in French Polynesia.So, what brought you to Tahiti and Moorea?My magazine, Tiny Atlas Quarterly, went on a huge photo adventure to create images for Adobe Stock with friends from AllSwell Creative (surf trip organizers we collaborate with regularly) and local adventure company&nbs

On a recent weekend in upstate New York, Fathoms Daniel Schwartz took to the famous watershed of the Catskill Mountains to learn more about fly fishing, a sport (and to some, a religion) that has helped keep the area afloat for more than a century.CATSKILL MOUNTAINS, New York – Tracing the verdant valleys of New Yorks picturesque Catskill Mountains are two conjoining waterways known by anglers the world over — the Beaverkill, a histor

Your days at summer camp may be long gone, but that doesnt mean a woodsy excursion cant be in your future. Morning hikes with breathtaking views, long swims in the lake, and late-night antics around a bonfire are all part of a quintessential American summer. Fill a backpack with your favorite flannel, the makings of smores, and these 10 camping essentials.

In an effort to uncover the best in travel, we spend a lot of time traversing the world — and the world wide web. Here are the goods we cant stop thinking and talking about this month.Photo courtesy of Sunnylife.Sunnylife Lobster Pool Float One day Ill finally make it back to Maine. Until then, Ill invest in a totally kitschy, absolutely cheesy, oh-so-fun, lobster float for this scorcher of a summer. Allergic to seafood? No biggie, th

Next time you think Los Cabo, consider the more secluded Todos Santos instead. And be prepared to ask yourself how this little paradise has been kept secret for so long.TODOS SANTOS, Mexico – About 45 minutes north of Cabo San Lucas on Mexicos Baja Peninsula are the small town of Todos Santos and the adjacent hamlets of Pescadero and Cerritos. Settled in the 1700s, this primarily agricultural area has long been a haven for travelers, surfer