In Praise of the Adventure Dress →
Immersing yourself in nature is a way to check social constructs at the trailhead. What you wear while doing so should enhance that experience—not detract from it.
Welcome to One of the Most Remote Islands On Earth →
Reachable only by boat, this remote Pacific atoll is inhabited by descendants of a footloose Englishman. The idyllic vibe is unmistakable, but it's tested by the realities of living in a very vulnerable place in a warming world.
Inside the Brewery That Sparked Haarlem's Beer Renaissance →
In the Dutch city of Haarlem, a former Protestant church now houses Jopen, a brewery that has revived not only the building but also the city’s once-thriving beer culture.
Is Your 'Eco Lodge' Really Eco Friendly? →
With over 8,000 different "sustainable" hotel certifications, how do you know what's greenwashing and what's the real deal? We consulted experts to find out.
The Best Park in Every State →
Our selections are not your Yosemites and Grand Canyons, where you have to elbow your way to the front of the pack at Tunnel View and Mather Point. Go to those if you want. But also carve out time to enjoy these less visited destinations, which are both especially scenic and well rounded in their offerings.
The Big Sleep
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Modern Hawaiiana is the name of the game at Oahu’s most eye-catching new lodging. (Your phone may die before you can capture every gorgeous detail.) The refreshed Shoreline Hotel Waikiki—the first Aloha State project of Dan Mazzarini’s BHDM Design—deftly straddles tropical exuberance and tongue-in-cheek interiors. Island flora painted by DJ Neff adorn a stairwell leading to the rooftop pool; faux ‘i‘iwi and other native birds descend on rattan-cage light fixtures in the open-air lobby above custom furnishings. “We said, ‘What if our space was kind of an eternal sunset?’” notes Mazzarini, whose hand is evident throughout. He even captioned a 3-D map of Hawaii affixed to a wall in each of the 135 guest rooms. “It’s like my signature on the place—a fun wink,” he says. This design demands a double take. From $219; shorelinehotelwaikiki.com. —Alison Van Houten
The Dutch Tradition Everyone Should Be Doing Stateside →
Throughout the Netherlands, the famously narrow row houses tend to feature enormous windows, which let in what little sun falls on the Low Lands. What’s interesting is that most street-level residences offer little to impede passersby from peering inside.
6 Places Besides Brazil You Can Visit Without a Visa →
From Brazil to Thailand, just get a ticket and go.
Inn of the Month
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“We like to think John Dougherty was a sea captain,” says designer Megan Butcher of the inspiration behind her firm’s latest project: JD House, an eight-room retreat in the quaint coastal village of Mendocino. Named for its 19th-century former owner, the recently restored bed-and-breakfast—which includes a historic water tower and a cabin with Dutch doors—got a makeover that stripped away the doilies and updated the interiors with white shiplap walls, patinated wood floors, and furnishings fit for city-slicker visitors. Midcentury-style beds with caramel-leather headboards and clear acrylic coffee tables are juxtaposed with antique writing desks and Persian rugs. Sparse yet cozy amenities (soaking tubs, wood-burning fireplaces) do little to dominate your attention—and that’s precisely the point. “When you look out the windows, all you see is ocean,” says Butcher of the upstairs guest rooms. And when a picnic basket of pint-size Fido jars filled with breakfast arrives on your doorstep, there’s nowhere you’d rather be on a fog-socked Northern California morning. From $139; bluedoorgroup.com. —Alison Van Houten
Kayak's Rendezvous Makes Traveling to Loved Ones Easier →
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Rendezvous promises to help find the best—and cheapest—places to meet in the middle.
Test Drive: Texas to Oregon (Print Only)
Known for her envy-inducing Instagram account (@laura_austin), as well as her work for clients such as Nike and Google, 28-year-old self-taught photographer Laura Austin recently embraced a new challenge: towing a Nest by Airstream around the U.S. for two months, solo. Here, the Los Angeles–based creative shares three lessons learned along the way. —Alison Van Houten
How to Boat Camp the Russian River →
No more excuses—it’s time to check Russian River canoe camping off your bucket list.