Where to stay: The Ojai Valley Inn & Spa offers a top-of-the-line resort experience, featuring four swimming pools, an expansive golf course and a renowned restorative spa. “At the heart of our vision is our desire to elevate the guest experience,” says marketing director Chris Kandziora, “adding contemporary touches while ... More

A polar breeze nips at my nose and Arctic Ocean spray pelts my boots as I stand in the open mudroom of a luxury icebreaker. Deckhands help me and Lulu, my 9-year-old daughter, into a yellow rubber kayak. As they pass me into the rear of the kayak, they hang a ... More

With Portugal on everyone’s must-visit list this year, we decided to stop by the new Porto Bay Liberdade during a stopover in the country’s magical capital city. Right off of Lisbon’s main thoroughfare, Avenida da Liberdade, sits a five-star urban retreat complete with spa, indoor swimming pool and ... More

Consider the first-class arms race officially over. Etihad’s new fleet of A380 double-decker planes—appropriately nicknamed “superjumbo” aircrafts—promise passengers unparalleled comfort at 30,000 feet. The planes are outfitted with a “First Apartment” (Etihad’s version of First Class) and an even more exclusive option: “The Residence.” Snag a seat in latter ... More

Newly reopened after a multi-million dollar renovation, Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort provides an unparalleled beachfront experience for families and couples alike. Located on a stunning and swimmable stretch of beach between San Jose and Cabo San Lucas, the property features seven dining options and two ... More

Before I visited St. Barth for the first time several years ago, I had a preconceived notion of what the island would be like. I assumed, like many others who’ve never been, it was the kind of place with an underlying stuffiness and self-importance—even the pronunciation, “St. Baaahhth,” seemed to ... More

Located atop a cliff overlooking the village of Port de Soller and the Mediterranean Sea on the island of Mallorca, the Jumeirah Port Soller is 18,000 square-meters of secluded luxury. Garden walks made up of natural rock and vegetation native to the island connect the 121 rooms and suites. Whether you’re enjoying a ... More