While African lions nap in the sun, unbothered by the safari vehicles overflowing with noisy tourists, India’s Bengal tigers are more sensitive. Always on the move, always searching for prey, across a territory that extends over 17 to 20 square miles, finding one can feel like finding a moving needle in a jungle-sized haystack. That’s … Read more
Talk about a free-for-all that’s unfit for the entire family. A sneaky mom is proudly boasting her latest parenting hack: Using expired wristbands from an all-inclusive resort to enjoy food and drinks and take advantage of luxe facilities with her kids — gratis. When Roxanne Balciunas revealed that her brood visited the Ramada Hotel & Suites … Read more
Easy, breezy Baja California is where Los Angelenos go to play. But for New Yorkers, getting there was hardly hassle-free. That is until JetBlue added its daily year-round flight from JFK to Los Cabos International Airport two years ago. Since then, tristaters make up 5% of the famed peninsula’s visitors, up from fewer than 1% … Read more
If you love to ski more than you like to drive, locals in Utah’s Heber Valley have a secret. The Wasatch County destination’s back roads lead to Deer Valley Resort’s Jordanelle Gondola far faster than from Park City and with little to no traffic. A ways from the resort’s main entrance, you’ll also skip big lines … Read more
When the engine power of your whip is better measured in hamsters than horses, you’ve arrived at the right place. Such is life on care- and car-free Holbox, where simple golf carts — bicycles, if you’re a try-hard — are the conveyances of choice. Here’s the lowdown. Where Humble Holbox is a dozen-square-mile islita just … Read more
Sun’s out, shun’s out. The millions of Americans heading outdoors this Memorial Day weekend might want to think twice about hogging prime spots by pools and beaches after an online debate over proper waterside etiquette flooded Reddit. @konijn12 posted about becoming so fed-up with fellow guests at their all-inclusive resort using towels to “reserve” beach … Read more
Whether it’s spirited, sprinting sailfish off the Yucatán or a bevy of big, beautiful bass in Sinaloa, anglers of every stripe are spoiled for choice on the shores of Mexico. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that the waters are clear, clean, studded with wildlife preserves and UNESCO world heritage sites, and often a stone’s throw … Read more
It was almost inevitable that Juárez would emerge as Mexico City’s latest colonia of cool. Bisected by the Paseo de la Reforma — the city’s version of Broadway and the longest avenue in the world — and north of hip Colonia Roma, Juárez couldn’t be more centrally located. It’s also stuffed with increasingly chic and … Read more
Think you’ve been there, done that, in Mexico? Well, say “hola” to a nuevo crop of resplendent resorts south of the border. Luxury, boutique or just damn beautiful, an astounding number of resorts and hotels opened in Mexico over the last year. “The reason for Mexico’s appeal is simple: There is incredible nature, incredible diversity … Read more
Mexico isn’t just ocean resorts and pool parties — it’s a jungle out there. Roughly 34.5% of the country is covered in forests. The area surrounding the Yucatan, down the Atlantic Coast, is famously dense, lush and animal-rich, helping to make Mexico one of the five most biodiverse countries on Earth. But getting lost in … Read more
Is floating in a pool, sun showering down on your face, cares and inboxes a million miles away, not one of life’s greatest pleasures? When vacationing in sunny Mexico, there’s no lack of enticing places to dip your toes and ditch your worries.Still, not all pools are equal. From custom design to standout features like … Read more
From CBD oil and hypnosis to vacuum technology and thermographic muscle mapping, this year’s destination spas offer an enormous range of treatments. Here’s a look at some of the best spa offerings in the US — from Tribeca to the California desert. Aspen, Colorado Yoga enthusiasts at the Hotel Jerome in the Rockies. Jeremy Swanson … Read more
“Exercise increased caution,” reads the travel advisory for Mozambique on the US State Department’s website. I know they’re mostly referring to the terrorist attacks by Islamic extremists in the country’s north. But in the idyllic south near Bazaruto Archipelago National Park, my biggest problem is the mosquitoes. Although some of these thirsty little bloodsuckers carry … Read more
Not all of the Caribbean is teeming with tourists. Just consider the luxurious, stunning and under-appreciated isle of Anguilla. It has long hovered at the bottom end of visitor numbers in the Caribbean — with just 30,000 or so visitors in 2019, compared with the million or more sun seekers who hit the Bahamas each … Read more
All it takes is a 15-minute flight and 8 miles of open ocean to lose the crowds, cruise ships and cookie-cutter chain resorts. Now, you’re in Vieques, a tiny islet off “mainland” Puerto Rico. It’s a dose of the Spanish-speaking Caribbean that time forgot. For decades, most of the island was essentially cut off from … Read more
Binge drinking? Strippers? Just pass the green juice. As the average age of a newlywed reaches 30 for men and 28 for women, according to US census records, couples are giving up on the bawdy big nights that made for ribald fodder for Hollywood blockbusters — and are opting instead for more mature celebration rituals. … Read more
Kanye West wedded Yeezy designer Bianca Censori in a secret ceremony Thursday, according to reports. The new couple went on a romantic getaway at a five-star luxury resort in Utah last week, said the Daily Mail. Their lavish honeymoon took place at the Amangiri in Canyon Point, Utah, which has 34 suites and one four-bedroom … Read more
At the edge of a cliff overlooking the glittering Mediterranean in Ibiza, a crowd of 50 or so dancers gyrated, ululated and outstretched their arms towards the sun. It was an ecstatic dance party for the ages — but there was no alcohol, no illicit substances or any famous DJs in sight. It was a … Read more
“Luxury travel” often means getting there fast. It means putting your feet up. It means somebody else does the work. But, too often, that ultra-expensive cocoon is a bum deal. With travel, like most of life’s efforts, you get what you give. Whether it’s Paris or Timbuktu, the best way to get to know a … Read more
While destination weddings are romantic and exciting, they can be a headache. No wonder so many couples opt for an easy-does-it resort wedding among the gorgeous beaches and lush foliage of Mexico. “Mexico has been a big destination for weddings recently because, let’s face it, it stayed wide open during COVID, while some Caribbean islands … Read more