Every savvy traveler knows that Four Seasons properties are the cream of the crop. Perhaps that’s why they were used as backdrops for the first three seasons of The White Lotus, and why I visited one for my mini moon this past fall (San Domenico Palace in Taormina, for those wondering). The global hotel brand,…
It’s an objective fact that humanity’s footprint on the planet cannot be erased—we will affect the land and seas and air one way or another through technology, society, and certainly travel. In the past, the goal was to mitigate or lessen the affects we and the tourism industry have on the earth. Now, the point…
A favorite of backpackers, outdoor adventurers, and national park wanderers alike, Cotopaxi is known for its deceptively spacious bags, outdoor gear, protective clothing, and colorful styles. I’ve spent my fair share of time trekking up and down the country with my own Cotopaxi bag (Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack), which has seen such sights as…
A version of this article originally appeared in Condé Nast Traveller UK. When I was a child in England, growing up by the sea meant everything. In fact, there was very little that the salt air and a bag of vinegary chips couldn’t fix. I still have vivid memories of the beachside picnics my mother…
The unhurried undulation of a whale’s movements is nearly inseparable from the rolling swells of the sea, making them easy to miss and hard to believe. That is, until we are surrounded by three pairs of mothers and their calves—six in total—revealing themselves to us one fin and blowhole at a time. “Come on, come…
Best for multi-generational trips It’s more and more common these days to travel with three generations—I’ve certainly done it with my own kids, nieces, parents, and aunts and uncles. And while multi-gen travel is rewarding for the memories made and quality time together, it doesn’t come without challenges. But this luxury property on Florida’s Gulf…
SHA’s indoor-outdoor design SHA Wellness Clinic Mexico Rooms at SHA overlook the Caribbean Sea SHA Wellness Clinic Mexico I came to SHA because my matrescence had been the culmination of three long years of IVF—so much more than the usual nine months of hormonal, emotional, and physical changes of a pregnancy. Not only had I…
Traveler’s Abigail Malbon I was lucky enough to call Lisbon home for a period of time, and it’s the city I feel most connected to—a place where I (mostly) learned a new language, discovered new cuisine, and spent days strolling cobbled streets looking for secrets to uncover. Now, I try to visit as often as…
For years, I packed a pair of Havaianas flip-flops on every trip, from an active getaway in Croatia to a beach vacation in Puerto Rico. But whenever I wore them, I was powering through chaffing between the toes and calf pain from the thin, foam-like soles. Then one day, I found a pair of old…
With a sea of specialty credit cards, airline loyalty programs, and hotel rewards, it can be hard to keep track of all the travel savings out there. If you haven’t heard of I Prefer Hotel Rewards, there’s a lot to explore beyond the earnest name. A little less conspicuous than your Marriotts and your Hyatts,…