In an effort to uncover the best in travel, we spend a lot of time traversing the world — and the world wide web. Sometimes these searches turn up a beautiful boutique hotel or an unexpectedly-delicious restaurant, a soothing botanical face serum, or a 3D camera. For this weeks Travel Loot, were sharing the items Team Fathom cant stop thinking and talking about.

The honeymoon. Such great expectations!So overwhelming to plan.If only someone could do it for you.Ahem. We can. Fathom has launched travel guides for the most important trip of your life.Fathom Italy Honeymoon Guides marry charm and expertise in a collection of 3-day itineraries for the most romantic destinations in Italy: the Amalfi Coast, Florence, Rome, and Venice.From morning espresso to moonlit nightcap, you can follow our plan or use

Fathoms Daniel Schwartz took a trip from New York City to Lake Placid to check out an outdoor museum experience suspended above the forests of the Adirondacks. There he goes again, falling in love with the great outdoors.NEW YORK – Ive taken almost every opportunity to escape New York City for the seashores of Long Island, the hamlets of the Hudson Valley, and the hiking trails of the Catskills. But I had never breached the 6 million acres

In London, theres tea time, then theres fun time. Both are lovely, but one is a little unorthodox in the best way. Armed with curiosity and vintage lingerie, Liza Foreman takes us behind the ropes of a women-only sex club. This ones for the girls all around the world.LONDON – Woo hoo. I think you are looking for us, said the girl dressed from top-to-toe in 1950s attire, standing down a small side-street buried deep in East London.I walked t

A writer sets off on a mission to find long-lost relatives in Sicily. Where theres a will, and ancestry.com, theres a way.I have always been curious about my heritage. Now with resources like ancestry.com and TV shows like Who Do you Think You Are, we have the tools and inspiration to unravel masses of information about our ancestors. It seems more than ever people are traveling to explore their roots, and my family and I did just that

The first time we met Frank Laino, executive concierge at Londons historic and grand The Stafford Hotel, he took us on a private tour of the Houses of Parliament. We stood at the same podium as countless prime ministers and delivered a fine speech about nothing. Theres a reason Laino has been voted Best Concierge in the World four times: He knows how to unlock unforgettable moments in London. We asked him to share his keys to the city.LONDO

Serial hotel-hopper Christina Ohly checks into a serene beach club retreat on Italys Adriatic shores.PUGLIA, Italy – The concept of a traditional Apulian masseria, or farmhouse compound, has been taken to the next level at Borgo Egnazia, a spare, sleek, luxurious, and tasteful hotel-cum-spa-cum-beach-club near the charming port town of Savelletri in Puglia. Open for just five years, the blissful compound feels authentically rustic with the

On a recent trip to Paris, Fathom founder Pavia Rosati revisited her old stomping grounds in the 9th arrondissement and found it livelier and cooler than ever.PARIS – I just got back from a week in Paris, where I spent a lot of time in the cool 9th arrondissement. The neighborhood is dear to my heart: Its where I first lived when I spent my junior year abroad in Paris. Its much trendier now than it was then, a good decade before it had acqu

Paris is a city known for its grand hotels, but this summer, a newcomer sailed into town with an altogether different style.CHECKING INOverviewHôtel OFF Paris Seine opened its doors — or, more accurately, floated its planks — on the hipster end of the Seine near Gare dAusterlitz and Pont Charles de Gaulle only a few weeks ago, but its already become a hip hangout for locals smooching like sex gods in the pool.Several years

Theres no denying it — Italians have a way with food. Donna Lennard, the restaurateur behind New York Citys beloved Il Buco and Il Buco Alimentari e Vineria, showcases a selection of handmade Italian homewares and antiques in a charming second-floor showroom in NoHo called Il Buco Vita. The rustic space has a transportive quality that instantly takes you from the busy streets of NYC to a beautiful home in the Italian countryside. We a

Traveler Caroline Goggin gives us the scoop on Polignano a Mare, a picturesque seaside town in Italy that youve never heard of.PUGLIA, Italy – Polignano a Mare is one of those small, idyllic seaside towns that you want to both rave about and keep a secret. Sun bleached stone buildings rise out of rocky cliffs overlooking the Adriatic Sea. The historic center is a maze of slender pedestrian streets, where every so often youll turn a cor

As summer comes to a close, were already reminiscing about the places weve been and the things we found that we cant imagine living without. Like a beautiful bottle of California-made olive oil or a series of stunning prints celebrating the 100th birthday of the U.S. National Parks Service. Take a look at the items Team Fathom has on the radar this month.

Want help planning a one of the biggest trips of your life — but dont want to deal with a travel agent and dont have time to do it yourself?We get it, and were here to help.Inspired by all the requests we get for this very situation, we created Fathom Honeymoon Guides for the most popular destinations in Italy — Florence, Rome, Venice, and the Amalfi Coast. And despite the name, theyre not just for newlyweds. Theyre for anyone w

Want help planning a one of the biggest trips of your life — but dont want to deal with a travel agent and dont have time to do it yourself?We get it, and were here to help.Inspired by all the requests we get for this very situation, we created Fathom Honeymoon Guides for the most popular destinations in Italy — Florence, Rome, Venice, and the Amalfi Coast. And despite the name, theyre not just for newlyweds. Theyre for any

Want help planning a one of the biggest trips of your life — but dont want to deal with a travel agent and dont have time to do it yourself?We get it, and were here to help.Inspired by all the requests we get for this very situation, we created Fathom Honeymoon Guides for the most popular destinations in Italy — Florence, Rome, Venice, and the Amalfi Coast. And despite the name, theyre not just for newlyweds. Theyre for any

Cuddle the koalas, outsmart the jellyfish, waltz with Matilda, spot the Heart Reef from the helicopter. Its all in a days work in the gorgeous Whitsunday Islands in the Great Barrier Reef.THE WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS, Australia – First things first: If youre flying to the Whitsundays, get a window seat. The view is spectacular. The seemingly small airstrip makes for an impressive landing. Youre surrounded by turquoise waters and leafy green mount

Tired of promising themselves theyd go eventually, best friends Aaron Bailey and Sterling Montes finally embarked on the adventure theyd been dreaming of for years: hiking the length of the Pacific Crest Trail. They take a break from chasing sunrises to give us a halfway-point dispatch.So, what made you decide to take this trip? We met in college a few years back and would backpack with a group of friends on long weekends. The Pacific

Three words we typically avoid when making travel plans: Caribbean all-inclusive. But when its done right, it looks just like Blue Waters Resort & Spa in Antigua.CIm not your typical all-inclusive resort kind of guy. I prefer to vagabond a bit and I like action. But, after spending a few days relaxing at Blue Waters Resort & Spa on Antigua, I can totally understand the appeal of a laid-back vacation that doesnt require you to constantl

Fathom editor Berit Baugher shows us around the quaint coastal towns of Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, Maine, a place shes been lucky enough to visit each year for the past decade.THE SCENEThe East Coast is home to several iconic summer destinations: the Hamptons, Nantucket, Marthas Vineyard, Newport. Then there are the small coastal towns along the shoreline of Maine: Slightly less flashy, a bit more wholesome, and charming to boot, these to

Thats right. Were watching this slow-motion video of Tokyo today instead of reaching for our usual Monday morning cuppa.Though played at a slow pace, this video captures a pulsing energy that rivals any caffeinated jolt. Creator Alex Lee splices everyday life, adds a host of special effects — like saturated color corrections and film burn overlays — and turns out a short flick thats nothing short of electrifying. There