Gifford House, the historic 33-room hotel in Provincetown on the tip of Massachusetts' Cape Cod, was purchased in 2023 by Steve Azar, a 44 year-old innkeeper with an infectious laugh and the look of a lumberjack who likes his martinis neat. Azar found the task of rehabbing the neglected Gifford unglamorous: resealing crumbling plaster walls
I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years. In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles has become widespread, round-the-world tickets have gone the way of the dodo, airlines have consolidated, and there has been an explosion of budget airlines. Over the last few years, the cost
Last fall, I thrifted my way through Tokyo. As I tried on one pair of vintage Levi’s after another, I was struck by how the Japanese seemed to have a better perception of American style than Americans themselves. They say that sometimes you need to go somewhere new to appreciate what you have at home.
I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years. In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles has become widespread, round-the-world tickets have gone the way of the dodo, airlines have consolidated, and there has been an explosion of budget airlines. Over the last few years, the cost
Why go? Porto, in northern Portugal, is enjoying a golden moment. In 2026, Delta will launch direct flights from New York starting in May, the city will host a new edition of Primavera Sound in June, and it will continue to charm visitors with its unique blend of history, wine, contemporary art, and an evocative
I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years. In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles has become widespread, round-the-world tickets have gone the way of the dodo, airlines have consolidated, and there has been an explosion of budget airlines. Over the last few years, the cost
Often alluded to as the “Saint Tropez of the slopes,” and home to some of the best ski hotels in Europe, Courchevel’s groomed pistes call to the old money European folk who set alarms for fresh powder and trudge home through deep snow—skis over shoulders—for fireside backgammon. A few of these folks endure, devouring all
I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years. In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles has become widespread, round-the-world tickets have gone the way of the dodo, airlines have consolidated, and there has been an explosion of budget airlines. Over the last few years, the cost
Though Berlin has its fair share of appealing hotels, sometimes you just want something a bit, well, homier. That’s where an Airbnb comes in. There are tons of wonderful rentals in this history-filled city, from studios perfect for solo travelers and couples to gigantic lofts with multiple bedrooms geared toward families. Berlin also has a
I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years. In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles has become widespread, round-the-world tickets have gone the way of the dodo, airlines have consolidated, and there has been an explosion of budget airlines. Over the last few years, the cost
Once you’re privy to the airport lounge underworld, it’s hard to go back to waiting by the general boarding area. But getting past the pearly gates is no longer as easy as it once was, thanks to increasingly high credit card fees and loyalty status requirements—all the more reason to ensure your lounge network of
I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years. In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles has become widespread, round-the-world tickets have gone the way of the dodo, airlines have consolidated, and there has been an explosion of budget airlines. Over the last few years, the cost