Kaua‘i’s Serene 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay Debuts A Sweeping Wellness Plan

“We’re growing a small business and learning as we go,” said Claire Bowen as she arranged bushels of sweet and charmingly imperfect organic apples on a late-September afternoon. “We hope to cultivate connections between local farms and local tables.”

easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has launched Orange Drop, a handpicked supply of recommendations and the latest offers, brought to customers every single week.

Netflix has a new documentary series—“Predators”—with incredible cinematography of some of the world’s apex carnivores, including the polar bears of Churchill in Manitoba, Canada. Churchill is known as the polar bear capital of the world (as well as the beluga whale capital) and it’s easy to see both animals in the wild on a trip to this subarctic Canadian town.

From the deserts of Arizona to the rocky coastline of Maine, from the sandy shores of Florida to the peaks of Colorado, the United States offers a breathtaking range of natural landscapes. The new National Geographic book Great Outdoors USA: 1,000 Adventures Across All 50 States reveals how to hike, raft, climb, surf, and bike through some of the best of them. Here are 50 of its top picks, one in each state.

It may be the proverbial "needle in a haystack."

Celebrity Cruises newest ship, Celebrity Ascent, which is scheduled to debut in November 2023, successfully completed its sea trials.

While Boston is no stranger to charming neighborhoods packed full of historic landmarks, few districts can match the splendor of Back Bay. Established in the mid-1800s, this storied section of the city was constructed on reclaimed land, imbuing the area with an easily-navigable grid system that’s a far cry from the chaotic maze of streets found across downtown Boston—and as an added bonus, Back Bay is renowned for its gorgeous Victorian brownstone homes, offering ample attractions for architecture aficionados to enjoy.

One of the leading financial capitals in the world, with a bustling trading port and an award-winning airport to boot, Singapore attracts a lot of visitors each year. Last year, the city-state saw 6 million travelers pass through for business and leisure tourism. Singapore’s small size, coupled with a density of attractions, makes it the perfect place for an extended stopover. Next time you fly to Asia, spend a few days exploring this dynamic, futuristic city: here’s how to make the most of 72 hours in Singapore.

Montauk, at the land’s end of Long Island, is where the Atlantic's whispers blend with tales of old mariners, and modernist marvels rub shoulders with mid-century cottages. It's a town where artistic flair coexists with an unvarnished nautical heritage; a place that defies easy categorization. It's also within this iconic landscape that Robert McKinley, the creative force behind Studio Robert McKinley, launched an innovative foray into the sphere of vacation rentals. Known for shaping the interiors of local sensations like The Surf Lodge and Ruschmeyers, McKinley, along with his wife Kate Nauta haven’t just refurbed existing homes to meet the moment, but fashioned ultra-curated sanctuaries where every object is a piece of art, available for purchase. In the waning days of summer 2023, the pair unveiled their latest character in their evolving narrative: Captain Balfour.

Three life-changing words: New York City.

In every corner of Japan, there are echoes of Ghibli film settings. The country’s most successful anime studio launched in 1985, and its films have become emblematic of Japan’s offbeat, inventive character. It’s no surprise the opening of the Ghibli Park in November 2022 proved so popular. Tickets are released three months in advance but, almost a year on, they’re still like gold dust due to high domestic demand. There are no rides at the park either. Instead, it’s been designed as a place to “take a stroll, feel the wind, and discover the wonders”, according to its founders.

Five historic Danish Viking age Ring Fortresses have just been added to the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List. The fortresses were built between year 958 and 987 under the reign of the Danish Viking King Harald Bluetooth and are characterised by their remarkable symmetry.