In the Wake of Giants

On board a luxurious phinisi, Shamilee Vellu sails to Indonesia's Komodo National Park on the trail of some larger-than-life creatures.

Lost in Libation

Tokyo's bar culture is thriving and coming up with imaginative alcohol-free cocktails. On a crawl of the city's watering holes, Adam Erace samples the best of both worlds.

Passion Projects

Four highly personal Portuguese hotels reflect a deep-rooted love of home and hospitality.

More than Meze

From hidden seaside spots to chic hotel dining rooms, Bodrum's chefs are putting a contemporary spin on traditional Turkish cuisine.

THE BOHO ZONE

Maybe it's the remote setting on Brazil's Bahian coast; maybe it's the community of free spirits that has called it home for generations. But somehow, Trancoso has remained unspoiled and held fast to its hippie roots.

An upstate state of mind

Scads of urban refugees have recently discovered (and relocated to) the Hudson Valley, prompting a wave of new openings. Gary Shteyngart, whose latest novel is set in the region, shares the best places to eat, play, and lay your head

rock the casbah

For decades, Tangier has captured the Western imagination as a hedonistic enclave for bohemian expatriates. Now, a new generation of native Tangier creatives are taking the reins to reclaim their city's narrative

RIYADH REVEALED

Fashion entrepreneur Rae Joseph describes a perfect weekend in the Saudi capital

Food for Thought

The iconic French-born, California-based chef Dominique Crenn brings her inimitable culinary approach to Paris for the first time

Force of Nature

For a deeper understanding of Finnish design, Arati Menon discovers, you have to leave Helsinki and head into the wild

MIX AND MATCH

In her Proper hotel projects and beyond, design virtuoso Kelly Wearstler creates eclectic spaces that capture the world outside

il grande milan

A forward-looking generation of creatives and entrepreneurs has turned the once-woebegone Italian city into one of the country's most exciting destinations

The Past Is Present

With its cobblestone streets, Spanish Baroque architecture, and thriving crafts scene, San Miguel de Allende has long been a window into traditional Mexico. Now, local and transplanted designers are spring-boarding off the pretty city's history, with decidedly modern results

IN LIVING COLOR

A one of a kind museum in Seoul teleports visitors back to the Korean capital as it was in the last century

MIAMI HEAT

Once a backwater, the Design District continues to solidify its place as the Magic City's most dynamic neighborhood

Haven in the Hills

A former one-story adobe house nestled in the hills of California's Marin County is reimagined into a rambling family home with a nod to its past

THE INN & THE ISLE

It's hard to imagine a little island as quiet and quirky as Gasparilla could hold at its heart a grand hotel (that's just gotten even grander). But that's the beauty of this Old Florida secret

BERMUDA'S HIGH-STYLE HATS

Bermuda shorts, you've had your day in the sun

OFF THE GRID

A California designer transformed a rustic beach house in remote East Cape Baja into the chicest surf spot on the Sea of Cortez

Open Season

In beachy Isle of Palms, a Charleston couple with design and hospitality chops (and a growing family) revive a tired 1960s ranch

WHAT'S IN YOUR BEACH BAG?

Travel expert Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon (aka Jet Set Sarah) shares her beach day essentials

LOWCOUNTRY ODYSSEY

Veteran journalist JOHN HUEY steps off the deck of his South Carolina coastal home to explore the tide-borne heart of the legendary region by boat

A Hamptons Summer

Can there be a more quintessentially American beach destination than the Hamptons? Though the area has a long history-whaling, farming, an artists' colony-the proximity to New York City means constant evolution. Today it has some of the best places in the country to eat, shop, and play. Presenting T+L's manual to the ultimate warm-weather playground.

On the Same Track

When a family wanted to reconnect after a long separation, they found a novel solution: an epic train journey through Italy and Switzerland.

LA DOLCE VITA

What do you get when a palatial Italian hotel partners with a beloved California wellness retreat? Rachael McKeon checks in and discovers the healthy side of a country known more for pasta than Pilates.

A Haven at the End of the World

IT WAS AN oppressively hot afternoon in late August when I arrived in Montauk with my husband and our one-year-old son. The baby was grumpy and restless, tired of being strapped into his car seat and no longer sated by snacks or distractions.

We'll Always Have Paros

Old friendships and new. The intoxication of young love. Long days at the beach, and lively evenings around the dinner table. At a Greek island villa, Andrew Sean Greer discovers the kind of joy that poets write about.

Fresh Luster

After a much-anticipated renovation, a New York City icon is ready to be unwrapped.

SURPRISE & DELIGHT

Adventurers flock to Antigua Guatemala for its proximity to majestic lakes and volcanoes. But as David Amsden finds, the historic capital's stylish lodgings and new restaurants are a welcome foil to its more rugged delights.

Blue-Sky Thinking

Europe's style set has arrived on sleepy, low-key Menorca, drawn by a cluster of chic farm stays, a high-profile art gallery-and some of the best beaches in the Balearics.