A day trip from Rome to Venice? Is that even possible? Absolutely. Our Rome-based editor, Erica Firpo, has the plan.VENICE – Where should I go for a day trip out of Rome?Thats probably the most popular question question people ask me when planning a trip to Italy. Tivoli, Napoli, Cività di Bagnoreggio, Bomarzo, Caserta, Spoleto, Siena ... there are so many sites, towns, and cities up my sleeve — all within reasonable distance. But her

It’s not too late (or too hard) to find an affordable flight for a late-in-the-season summer vacation.It’s halfway through the season, and you’re only now starting to think about a summer trip. The game plan: Jump at the cheapest flight you can find and play magician as you pull your next great adventure out of thin air. To help streamline your ambitious act, there’s Fareness, a flight booking app and website that tips you off to the most a

Its no longer a surprise to anyone that our smart phones, real-time alert watches, fitness bands, virtual assistants, and social media apps are making us feel anxious, guilty, less productive, and more than a little narcissistic. But with a steady stream of breaking news alarms, live-streams, text pings, and reply-alls, its impossible to really get away from it all. Or is it?Some people can self-moderate, go cold turkey, or make t

Has there ever been a better time to travel? We think not. From charming island abodes to far-flung retreats, there’s no shortage of great-looking hotels with good service that fit every price point. We’ve been keeping our eye on this year’s crop of hotel openings. Theres so much happening! Major destinations like Reykjavík and Como welcomed their first true luxury hotels, while less-traversed parts of the world, like Northern Australia and

Theres no such thing as a one-size-fits-all, perfect hotel. What is it that transforms your vacation from ordinary to extraordinary? Are you a foodie who wants a Michelin-starred chef tableside? Are you just so ready for a two-hour massage, followed by a hammam steam, followed by a nap in a lush garden? Or is your holiday heaven an endless sea of green links? Well then, yes and yes and yes and yes, because extraordinary experiences are what

For all the talk about escaping the city in the summertime, there are so many reasons to stick around. Outdoor movies. Picnics in the park. Dining al fresco. Fireworks under the stars. Add to that list hotels to explore, because summertime is when the eight iconic city-center Waldorf Astoria and Conrad Hotels up the ante on the offerings at their restaurants, rooftop bars, spas, pools, and entertainment experiences. To sweeten the offe

The gods, in all their infinite wisdom, invented vacation for mortals to relax, refresh, and recharge. To worry a less about what they left at home and a little more about important things. Like which massage would be the most soothing, which golf course to play, which tasting menu will be the tastiest, and which beach will be the most secluded. (Such happy choices!) Waldorf Astoria & Conrad Hotels & Resorts throughout the Americas are maki

You and your bae need a holiday. Dont sleep on a perfectly good weekend opportunity. Keep it cute and cheap. For more inspiration, see the Fathom Travel Awards: The Best of Budget Travel.Hotel Villa CiprianiTreviso, ItalyA perfect escape for old souls who just want to walk hand-in-hand through cobblestone streets and remember why they love each other. The verb asolare means to pass time in an agreeable and purposeless way. Co

Looking for a pied-à-terre thatll really impress? This home-sharing platform is like Airbnb on steroids.Sophisticated, well-heeled travelers have no shortage of places to book high-end vacation homes. There’s myriad listings on sites like HomeAway, VRBO, and One Fine Stay, as well as many diamonds-in-the-rough on Airbnb. But none of those sites have quite the curated selection of ThirdHome, a home-sharing platform with a truly impressive co

Once youve set yourself up with everything on our Fathom Travel Awards list of Essential Travel Products, dont forget to pack the inexpensive little extras that wont take up much room in your suitcase but will make the journey better, cleaner, tidier, healthier, and snackier.The Ultimate Travel ToothbrushMisoka Toothbrush, $14Travel light with a Japanese toothbrush that cleans teeth without toothpaste. Dunk in water to loosen nano-sized min

Bookmark this handy list of design-centered Parisian hotels for under $200 a night.Staying in a well-appointed pied-à-terre in Paris can be a dreamy affair. But it can also be an expensive one. The cost-conscious intent on experiencing the City of Lights arent flat out of luck. These affordable Parisian boutique hotels start at under $200 a night and deliver on style, service, and amenities without weighting too heavy on the wallet.Grand Pi

Keeping tabs on new hotels for our quarterly roundups is a favorite pastime at Fathom HQ. Summer and fall revealed so many great new properties that it was hard to choose just fifteen outstanding openings. A chic country estate outside London has us dreaming of cozy days in front of a fireplace with hot toddies. The boutique hotel trend finally reaches Las Vegas. One of our favorite indie hospitality companies opens the first of severa

Whether youve waited too long to buy a present because you wanted something just so — or are merely procrastinating (as usual), you and your special someone will like this selection of specialty adventures, activities, and next-level experiences that dont need to be wrapped and hidden in your closet until Christmas.Traveling Spoon Culinary ExperiencesYour friend travels to Hong Kong for work? Hook her up with a tai tai

Bookmark this page! And consider it your go-to source when you need spontaneous travel inspiration. We will update it on the regular with timely deals and special offers, quick hits on the places weve just visited, and a look at things the industry is buzzing about.Updated 12/18/19Just because its the end of the year doesnt mean you have to stop your travel planning. In fact, dont you want a break from holiday shopping? Instead of thinking

When we launched Fathom eight years ago, it was with the goal of making the world feel smaller and more accessible, and to help you travel as often and easily as possible.We’re pleased to announce the next step in making this mission come true: We’ve launched Fathom Escapes, a new Sunday email newsletter filled with limited-time offers on luxury hotels all over the world.The deals and discounts are deep and impressive — 40% off Villa

The quiet week between Christmas and New Years is a good time for catching up on best-ofs, digging into bookmarked links, and, of course, indulging in wanderlust. Were combing the archives and sharing some of our favorite discoveries of the year. Happy trails.Instagram Alert! Abandoned 1950s California Motel Gets a Stunning Americana MakeoverLos Alamos, CaliforniaHow often does an abandoned motel get the chic, vintage America

This was a year of unexpected finds, from the Florida Panhandle to the Straits of Malaysia. These are the destinations we were thrilled to discover in 2018. Shhh! This Picture-Perfect Beach Community Is Floridas Best-Kept SecretSouth Walton, FloridaLocated between Panama City Beach and Pensacola, the perfectly planned communities of South Walton, Florida, deliver southern hospitality at the beach. Heres everything you need to know

Its a good week for cracking open new books, reading stacks of magazines, and, of course, indulging in wanderlust. Were combing the archives and sharing some of our favorite discoveries of the year — and the hidden gems that made us realize why we like our jobs so much.Slowing Down at the Best Little Tea Parlor in Vietnams Hội AnHội An, VietnamFrom the street, Reaching Out Teahouse doesn’t look like much. But the tastefully decorated

Mother-daughter road trips. Adventures with toddlers. Couples on the run. Its not necessarily about money or time or access or even the destination — good travelers go out on a limb, take risks, and reap the rewards of serendipity and circumstance. Were taking cues from travelers we admire in these feel-good Fathom stories.Three Kids, Two Parents, and One Tuk-Tuk Have a Grand Old Time in Sri LankaSri LankaWhen you run a luggage compan

Welcome to the new year. Were here to help you keep those travel resolutions with advice and anecdotes for keeping cool, learning more, traveling farther, and going out on a limb.Good Vibes Meet Good Intentions at Zuri ZanzibarZanzibarCommunity comes first — but not second to style — at Zanzibars chic, green, and socially aware retreat.Weightlessness, Libra Tables, Stress Assessments, Ionizers: 4 Next-Level Spa Treatments That M