In the Netherlands, the historic lakeside town of Stavoren offers a unique experience for wine and travel enthusiasts: the opportunity to sleep inside a genuine wine cask. These large wooden Swiss wine barrels have been converted into comfortable guest rooms, each with an adjoining sitting room and private bathroom. Hotel De Vrouwe van Stavoren (The … Read more
Paris’s renowned Avenue des Champs-Élysées is not only iconic but also one of the city’s busiest boulevards. Beginning in April, the famous thoroughfare will become car-free one day each month. Mayor Anne Hidalgo, known for her environmental initiatives, announced the monthly ban as part of a broader effort to reduce air pollution and improve public … Read more
Need motivation for a healthier New Year or a gentler, less stressful path forward? From Feb. 16–21, Dancing Spirit Ranch in Whitefish, Montana, will host the YogaKoh “Breathe Into Winter” retreat. Led by yoga instructor Jolie Manza, this retreat blends daily yoga with active outdoor adventures across Flathead Valley, and offers lodging in the ranch’s … Read more
ARRIVAL/CHECK-IN: Arriving at Penn Station, you want a hotel that keeps your transfer simple and swift. Arlo Midtown fits the bill: it’s just a 10-minute walk from the station, making it an excellent base for a Manhattan stay. We navigated the city bustle with our luggage and stepped into the hotel’s inviting lobby. The space … Read more
Escape the cold this Christmas and celebrate the holidays at one of these tropical resorts—ideal for a white (sand) Christmas. Casa Chameleon Nestled in Costa Rica, Casa Chameleon offers lively Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve dinners and special seasonal rates for stays from Dec. 20–26. The resort blends intimate dining, ocean views, and local … Read more
You’ve decorated for the holidays, arranged the hors d’oeuvres and are ready to host. But should you also act as bartender all night? Can you realistically mix individual drinks for every guest and still enjoy the party yourself? Probably not. A better solution is to serve punch — one large bowl where guests mingle and … Read more
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced two new Aloft hotels in Mexico, expanding the brand’s presence in the region. The upcoming properties in Veracruz and Querétaro will join Aloft Cancún and Aloft Guadalajara as the third and fourth Aloft locations in the country. Aloft is currently one of Starwood’s most successful brands in Latin … Read more
“I prefer to take a simple approach to food.” That philosophy guides the Mediterranean-inspired dishes Executive Chef Anthony Zamora creates at the Conrad New York’s signature restaurant, Atrio. Recognized for his culinary skill, Zamora has worked in several five-star and five-diamond kitchens, including the Four Seasons Hotel New York and The Biltmore Hotel in Miami. … Read more
If you’re looking for a thrilling way to spend Halloween weekend, consider a spontaneous trip to one of America’s most haunted destinations. From Salem to Savannah, these sites offer eerie history and spine-tingling encounters that will test even the bravest ghost-seekers.
If you primarily use a laptop or desktop computer for work, or you store considerable amounts of personal and sensitive information on your devices, investing in a Yubico security key—commonly called a YubiKey—can be a smart step to strengthen your online security. These small, hardware-based authentication tokens provide an additional layer of protection beyond passwords … Read more