We’re always in favor of jet-setting to far-flung locales. Shimmering white sand beaches, bustling local markets, exuberant hiking trips; all make a strong case for taking a vacation. But, the emissions of heavy airplane travel and racking up those miles can leave your conscience deflated. So, considering the state of ... More

The 58th Venice Biennale has arrived. Kicking off the VIP opening on May 8, this year’s biennale, curated by Ralph Rugoff, is titled “May You Live in Interesting Times,” and runs through November 24. Over 90 countries presented a selection of their best contemporary artists this year at the ... More

Venice is a magical place. So it seems extreme to think that you can add to the magic — but here we are. Located on its own private island (Isola delle Rose, the youngest island in the Venetian lagoon dating back to 1870), the JW Marriott Venice ... More

Surrounded by suargos cacti in the Sonoran Desert, CIVANA isn’t just a wellness retreat, it’s a spiritual experience. Appropriately located in Carefree, Arizona just a short drive from Scottsdale, the holistic resort sits on an epicenter of positive energy. The ... More

A binge session of Outlander can easily dictate your perception of the Scottish Highlands. The show conjures visions of coarse men, coarse food and coarse landscape, all isolated in the farthest reaches of the country.  While this may not sound like the makings for a luxury vacation, Scotland has another, ... More

Dream Hotels has done it again. Inside their newly opened Dream Nashville, located on 4th Avenue North (with its back oriented to the historic Printer’s Alley), the vibe is electric and, dare we say, sexy. With 168 rooms and 21 suites and a plethora of dining and ... More

Sailing the crystalline waters of Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast is like falling into an oil painting. Stone structures with terracotta shingles line never-ending turquoise shorelines with hundreds of islands flanking the historic mainland; one might say that exploring this corner of the world by boat is the only way that makes ... More

The community-centered atmosphere is apparent in all neighborhoods throughout New Orleans, Louisiana. From Bourbon Street to the French Quarter to the Garden District, no matter where you are, southern hospitality and a friendly vibrancy will follow. Combined with delicious Creole comfort food and a charmingly rustic aesthetic, a weekend in ... More

Nestled deep in one of the oldest rain forests in Africa, on a Rwandan working tea plantation that seems too picturesque to possibly be real, lies One&Only Nyungwe House. A venture here is an escape from the rest of the world achievable only at a few places ... More