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The Grass Is Greener
When the snow melts in the Swiss Alps, the chic ski town of Verbier takes on a second life as a warm-weather playground.
Making Waves
A VIP offers insider tours of the glitzy island of St. Bart's-and explains why its beaches are some of the world's most coveted.
THE LO-FI CURE FOR 2024
If breaking-news overload and digital distractions are taking their toll on your mental health, the time may be right for a phone-free vacation. Alice Robb dials up the details.
Extraordinary Voyages
Set sail for the wonder and beauty of a world discovered on a Windstar Cruises yacht.
BAGK TU BASICS
The latest trend in high-end travel? Stripping away all the luxuries and getting some dirt under your fingernails.
LAND OF GOLD
In the landlocked Southeast Asian nation of Laos, the Mekong River has been a primary source of food, livelihood, and transportation since time began. Now a high-speed railway has come coursing through the country. What changes will it bring, and what will it take away?
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.