With technology seemingly present in every aspect of life, it can feel almost impossible to truly unplug and relax. But there are still some sacred spots where you can escape the world and all its stresses – you just need to know where to look. These are our favorite cabins and lodges scattered across the …
Dipping into the Caribbean Sea, the coastline of Jamaica is as diverse as it is stunning, drawing in everyone from sunseekers looking for a spot to bronze to adventurers looking for a vibrant escape. Though Jamaica’s culture often takes the spotlight, its beaches hold their own, with crystal-clear surf and some of the finest stretches …
Stretching along the sinewy curves of the Douro River, Porto is a city of hilly cobblestone lanes, avant-garde museums and grand architectural monuments dating back to the Middle Ages. It’s also a top city for culinary adventures amid northern Portugal’s finest restaurants and wine bars. You’ll find maze-like neighborhoods that are a delight (mostly) to …
A country packed with misty peaks, hidden ancient temples, otherworldly karst outcrops and dense jungle teeming with wildlife, Thailand offers a veritable feast for hikers. After you’ve laced up your boots (or fastened your sandals), you can conquer mountains, circumnavigate stunning sandy islands and make your way to Thailand’s biggest waterfall. What’s more, thanks to Thailand’s …
Nevada’s landscapes are a mosaic of glimmering lakes, rugged mountain ranges, fiery canyons, and towering dunes. This diversity provides an astonishing array of easy, intermediate and challenging activities that you can spend a lifetime enjoying without repeating the same adventure twice. The best part? Nevada is home to more than 60 million acres of public …
I wanted to sleep on the 12-hour flight home from Abu Dhabi last month, but my mind was too busy flipping through all the sights and sounds and tastes that populated my brief sojourn there. I had spent five days exploring this emerging metropolis, zigzagging from one site to the next. I was always doing …
New England positively bursts with color in fall, drawing leaf-peepers from around the world. As the leaves change, crowds gather to appreciate Mother Nature’s vibrant display of fiery reds, rich golds and bright oranges draped over the region’s vast forests and gorgeous mountains. Having grown up in the Northeast, I’ve taken many road trips to …
If there’s one stretch of the California coastline that conjures the imagination like no other, it’s Big Sur. Here, land and ocean play out an endless drama of thundering surf, sheer cliffs and tiny coves protected by jagged rocks. Nearby, California’s iconic Highway 1, also known as the Pacific Coast Highway, twists and winds along …
The Balinese people treat the ocean with enormous respect. Though their coastline is dotted with some of the world’s most stunning (and popular) beaches, living so close to the water means recognizing the power and risk that exists alongside that beauty. It’s not unusual for locals to meditate and pray at beaches to encourage positive …
Dominica provides an unhurried respite for those looking to disconnect from life’s chaos. Yet throughout the Caribbean island nation’s mountainous terrain, deep gorges, verdant foliage, endless trails and bountiful rivers also make it an adventurer’s playground. Don’t expect sprawling luxury beach resorts and bone-white-sand beaches here. For Dominica’s secret sauce lies in its untouched, raw …