A Taste of Tradition

Since the days of the samurai, Fukushima has been known as Japan's sake kingdom. Today, travelers can visit centuries-old breweries that use time-honored techniques.

Back to the Land

Increasingly, travelers are seeking destinations that consider their impact in thoughtful ways

Animal Kingdom

A massive effort in Saudi Arabia to restore its endemic flora and fauna is underway. Now, the country is looking to tourism to help support it

It's about life phases - Spas and resorts worldwide are helping women navigate menopause

MELODIC MANTRAS and warm oil repeatedly poured across the lower back are parts of Kati Vasti, an Ayurvedic therapy that Karina Steward, founder and chief wellness officer of Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary in Koh Samui, Thailand, swears would put anyone in a pleasure coma.

LONDON CALLING

These marquee debuts signal a new era in the city's hotel scene

PHNOM-ENAL FOOD

Rotanak Ros (a.k.a. Chef Nak) shares her recipe for an invigorating weekend in Cambodia's capital

It's for healing - Thailand's storied retreats offer an emotional reset

SUNSHINE WOULD HAVE been too much after three years that felt like one long dark tunnel. I arrive, exhausted, on Koh Samui during a monsoon, the wet jungle swaying with the energy of renewal. That night, a lullaby of raindrops helps me drift off to sleep. The far-off storm flashing on the horizon expels my subliminal rage. I awaken, refreshed, to birdsong.

It's the simple things - Sometimes the best vacation involves doing as little as possible

THE CHIMES of my iPhone alarm reached a crescendo, signaling that it was 5:30 a.m. I longed to hit snooze but instead rolled from my bed and shuffled heavy-eyed to the coffee machine. A jolt of caffeine helped get me out the door just in time to make my 6 a.m. Pilates class. The early morning hustle would have felt routine if it weren't for the humid, plumeria-scented air, the sound of crashing waves, and the elevator-length commute to the gym.

LOCAL FLAVOR

Beloved by New Zealanders, the South Island town of Wanaka is grabbing the attention of global travelers

los angeles plays itself

No place delights in retelling its own tale quite like the City of Angels. Now, a wave of chefs, hoteliers, and entrepreneurs is remixing the classics to usher in a new Golden Age

OUT IN THE OPEN

A trip through Canada's remote Northwest Territories showcases the region's starkly beautiful landscapes and the Indigenous communities whose stories and ways of life have become newly accessible to travelers

karma chameleon

A generation after Berlin's reinvention as the after-hours king of Western Europe, the German capital enters a new chapter as a softer-edged city that has settled more fully into its own skin

SWELL TIMES

Palm-tree-lined beaches? Check. Excellent reef breaks? Check. A cool-kid scene complete with surf stays, yoga retreats, and oceanfront cafés? Check, check, check. Sri Lanka's south coast has all the ingredients to become the next great lifestyle destination

HEART AND SEOUL

A revived dedication to traditional crafts makes for memorable souvenir shopping in the South Korean capital

It's for everyone - Men are discovering the value of self-care too

IT IS A SUNNY winter morning, and I can see snowcapped peaks in the distance. The fragrance of pine fills the air. Birds chatter in the trees above.

WILD ROMANCE

The joy of swapping a traditional ceremony for a secret wedding and honeymoon in South Africa

DESIGNING WOMEN

Female architects are changing the face of sustainable hotel design - and not a moment too soon

It's a way to push yourself - A plunge into the ocean at the end of the earth

I'M WEARING A BARBIE-PINK bathing suit, but there are no palm trees in sight. The snow has just stopped falling and I can see broken chunks of iceberg inching toward the ship I'm on. The ambient temperature is 29 Fahrenheit.

It's learning to lead - Visiting Greece to succeed at work in New York

ON A BRIGHT November afternoon at Euphoria Retreat on the Peloponnese peninsula, I find myself curled in the fetal position, my body supported by the cool wood floor.

THE COAST IS CLEAR

Ingrid Rojas Contreras dives deep to uncover the raw, unspoiled beauty of Costalegre, Mexico.

That's Lit

A historic lighthouse off the Connecticut coast is now open to overnight guests. As Kate Bolick finds, this beacon only gets better with age.

Treasures of the Tide

In the tidal pools and coastal forests of Canada's Vancouver Island, Jen Murphy discovers a marine environment that's both minuscule and magical.

Written in the Stars

In one of America's most far-flung national parks, Latria Graham reconnects with natureand fulfills her late father's lifelong wish.

Currents of Change

Across America, urban rivers are getting an upgrade. Here, three cities to be seen from the water.

Fresh Catch

With a standout hotel on the horizon, Barbuda will soon be ready for its day in the sun.

Stay the Course

A major marine trail in the Caribbean offers travelers a chance to swap hiking boots for water shoes.

Diving In

Cold-water bathing is a beloved Swedish wellness ritual-and at these hotels, taking the plunge is an essential part of the stay.

SET IN STONE

For two long pandemic years, Easter Island (known as Rapa Nui to its residents) kept its borders closed, limiting food supplies and cutting off tourism revenue. But as Mark Johanson learns, the islanders have emerged with greater appreciation for their community and culture and created even more compelling

SIMPLY SUMBA

Tradition reigns on this idyllic Indonesian island. But as high-end hoteliers start to make inroads, protecting local customs feels more important than ever.

The Life Aquatic

Louis Vuitton used Italy's Lake Maggiore as the inspiration and stage-for its latest cruise collection