Kyoto is two hours from Tokyo by bullet train, which is just enough time to downshift from the capitol’s manic energy to the serene pleasures of this green escape. Kyoto was once nicknamed the City of 10,000 Shrines, and now, it seems, it has one more. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, which ... More

Jetsetters on the hunt for a vacation home are often plagued with the ultimate first-world dilemma: being tied down to one place. With the commitment-phobic traveler in mind, AOL founder Steve Case helped launch Exclusive Resorts, a private club that grants its members access to a portfolio of more ... More

Driving through the dramatic, palm tree-lined entrance to Bacara Resort & Spa, guests are likely to share the same reaction I had on a recent visit: I won’t be leaving the premises any time soon. And really, there’s no need to—even though the beachfront property is located just 18 ... More

I’m riding along the winding grounds of Sugar Beach, an opulent luxury hotel in St. Lucia, seated in the back of a glowing pink “Tuk-Tuk” when I happen upon the hotel’s owner. Since Roger Myers opened Sugar Beach, the 78-room resort has gained a word-of-mouth following among the cool ... More

From sandy oceanside hotels to international escapes to elegant lodgings nestled into bustling cities, this is your personal guide to the very best vacation destinations in the world. Not only will you get to explore what each spot has to offer, you’ll also get to see inside the most requested ... More

Pura vida (Spanish for pure life) is a phrase you’ll hear often in Costa Rica. Upon arrival at the year-old Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, guests are ushered into an untraditional check-in area and provided cool towels and fresh juice while taking in the Peninsula’s gorgeous private cove. Even though it’s ... More

Throughout history, Turkey has found itself at any number of crossroads—religious, political, geographic—and so it remains. In August, the country elected a new, and controversial, president whose paternalistic rule as prime minister inspired protests in 2013. Appeals for admission into the European Union are ongoing. And although Turkey became a ... More

Walk around Woodstock, New York long enough and you’re bound to see a twenty-something sporting a t-shirt emblazoned with the battle cry of “Catskills Vs. Hamptons.” The way we see it, however, there’s no reason not to love the mountains as much as you do the beach, especially if you’re ... More