With remote work firmly established, the “bleisure” travel trend—combining business and leisure—continues to grow. Hotels are responding by designing environments that support productivity while offering opportunities for relaxation and recreation, and The Shay is a strong example of that shift. © The Shay Situated near Culver City’s major film studios, including Zoic and Sony Pictures, … Read more

PORTUGAL’S ALGARVE COAST enjoys roughly 300 sunny days a year. After six of them, my skin showed every single one. Whether it was sun-dehydration or the layers of SPF-30 I applied daily, my skin needed serious repair. It was time for Martinhal’s Finisterra Spa. I had arrived at the 5-star resort with my husband, Tim, … Read more

Bacalhau, the dried and salted cod that has become synonymous with Portuguese cuisine, is surprisingly not native to Portugal. Though a popular saying claims there are 365 ways to prepare bacalhau—one for each day of the year—many Portuguese cooks insist there are as many as 1,001 recipes featuring this versatile fish. Originally harvested off the … Read more

Through Dec. 31, experience an elegant 10-day, nine-night Royal Safari through Kenya offered by luxury tour specialists andBeyond. This itinerary evokes the routes once followed by British explorers and members of the Royal Family, making it ideal for history enthusiasts, romantics, wildlife lovers and photographers. Highlights include a private luxury camp in the Tsavo wilderness … Read more

ARRIVAL/CHECK-IN: Philadelphia was busy, so I chose the Kimpton Hotel Palomar for its prime Center City location. Nestled just off Samson Street, the hotel sits amid excellent restaurants and is only a few blocks from The Union League and City Hall, making it ideal for both business and leisure travelers. Parking options are plentiful nearby, … Read more

Between restaurants and grocery stores, a vast amount of food is wasted every day. Some Americans live in food deserts — areas with limited access to fresh, locally grown food — while others have an abundance of surplus produce. Goodr aims to bridge that gap by redirecting excess food to people and communities that need … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: I arrived in Philadelphia late on a rainy evening, and the warmly lit lobby of Hotel Monaco was a welcoming sight. The hotel occupies the historic Lafayette Building, constructed in 1907, and the Kimpton property blends modern touches with the original architecture. The reception sits beside the bank of elevators and the seating area … Read more

As I round a bend along a sandy seaside path, clumps of candelabra cactus and wild lavender part to reveal a doorway set into a half-submerged rock formation. For an instant it feels like an Alice-in-Wonderland moment: a painted door in a sloping stone house built into natural rock. My guide, Dario, breaks the spell, … Read more

Newly opened in Frisco, Texas, Omni PGA Frisco Resort welcomes golf fans and leisure travelers to choose from 500 well-appointed guestrooms or ten four-bedroom ranch houses for a relaxed, upscale stay. The resort offers a broad range of amenities. Guests can unwind at four sparkling pools, enjoy restorative treatments at Mokara Spa, browse high-end shops, … Read more

Need one last dose of summer sun before the leaves start to change? Head south to Los Cabos, Mexico, where some of the region’s finest golf courses still glow green year-round. Below are standout options for players seeking dramatic scenery, challenging holes and top-tier resort packages. Quivira Golf Club: Designed by Jack Nicklaus, Quivira sits … Read more