Adults-only Miraval Berkshires is letting in kids for first-ever family week

Visit California is reintroducing itself globally with a new $32.8 million tourism rebranding campaign – its first in a decade — on March 4. 

If sleek, Scandi-style bungalows, private hot tubs open to the stars, and panoramic views of the snow-dusted Cascade Mountain Range sound like the perfect backdrop for a getaway, consider Brasada Ranch — a modern and luxe retreat in Oregon’s high desert playground.

Just in case this comes off as harsh, let me preface this by saying that I love children. I have two boys of my own, and I’m having a hard time letting them be adults as they turn 24 and 20.

Once you’re enrolled in the customs-expediting service Global Entry, it’s great. But travelers have long bemoaned how long it takes to nab a coveted Global Entry interview—applicants commonly have to wait weeks or months to wrap up the process (the current processing time is estimated to be four to six months).

If you ask French people what they think of the SNCF, the French national railway company, many will complain about how often the employees are on strike (not that often, really). However, you won’t hear many grieve about the frequency of the trains, the extent of the network, or the price it costs to ride the rails. That’s because the rail service in France is exceptionally good. I’ve been riding trains all over the world for over 20 years and, in my opinion, few places can match the rail service you get in France other than maybe the extensive rail network in Japan.

Once you’ve seen London’s highlights, i.e. Big Ben, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, and the many amazing museums, take a break from the capital and make your way to Oxford. Less than one hour away from central London by train, Oxford is arguably the most beautiful university city in the world, with 43 independent colleges that rival each other in their jaw-dropping architecture, dreamy bookshops, quaint pubs, majestic libraries and theaters, and plenty of great places to enjoy a traditional and indulgent afternoon tea. Things to do in Oxford abound, but because it is a compact little city, even if you only have two days you can cover a lot of ground.

I started drinking alcohol when I turned 21 and, with the exception of when I traveled during my pregnancies, every vacation I've taken since has involved alcohol. Whether it was a trip to California to visit wineries or a Caribbean cruise complete with a drink package, since becoming an adult, I've equated a relaxing vacation with maintaining that perfect balance between a buzz and not being too hung over.

Delta Air Lines is expanding Down Under with an all-new ultra-long-haul route.

Florida’s high-speed rail company, Brightline, is running a promotional sale for President’s Day weekend only, with an enticing deal for group travelers aiming to explore the Sunshine State.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jaclyn Sienna India, the founder and CEO of Sienna Charles based in Beverly Hills. It has been edited for length and clarity.

What do you get when you cross a Las Vegas pool club with a cruise ship and a private island? You get Royal Caribbean's new Hideaway Beach.

Canyon Ranch is one of the world’s greatest spas – and as a luxury and wellness writer, I have had the privilege of visiting – and reporting on – this award-winning destination for the past 25 years. And I never tire of it. Every time I go, it is a new thrill – whether it’s a new class that I take, or a spiritual seminar that fortifies me, or, in Lenox, the absolutely wonderful lectures on miracles, gratitude and positivity that have been given there for more than 30 years by a fabulous speaker named Jerry Posner. I always leave refreshed and renewed and strengthened in this journey that we call life. (Oh yes, and I always get the dreaded bodyfat-assessment test that keeps me motivated.)