The best spas in New York City aren’t just a luxury, but a survival tool in the city that ceases to sleep. While an endless rotation of Michelin-starred dining, high-end shopping, and late-night buzzing keeps the city’s busy energy in check, NYC’s wellness scene is just as cosmopolitan as its cocktail bars. Whether tucked into
If you’re ever feeling lost in a new city, walking into a local bookstore will help anchor you. Far more than just a place of transaction, a good bookstore can serve as a sanctuary, a community space, and a portal into the town it calls home—all thanks to the dedicated owners and staffers who stock
Walking by Studio 54 in midtown on a recent spring evening, one might be convinced it’s the 1970s again. The mirrored lobby of the fabled New York City nightclub-turned-theater is packed with glittering guests filing in beneath trembling chandeliers. The walls are plastered with kitschy posters exclaiming “DON’T GET HOT AND FLUSTERED” and “LET THEM
Balancing travel and remote work will always be one of the biggest challenges on the road. When you’re a digital nomad, it’s always a struggle to balance sightseeing and also get your work done in a nice, quiet environment. No one wants to spend hours searching for a coffee shop or be in one that
Drones are huge. And, while there’s lots of restrictions around them, a lot of travelers take them on road because they produce some amazing sweeping aerial shots. There’s lots of amazing brands out there but one that I think is super cool is the Antigravity A1. Released in late 2025, attempts to render the traditional
A version of this article originally appeared in Condé Nast Traveller UK. When I was a child in England, growing up by the sea meant everything. In fact, there was very little that the salt air and a bag of vinegary chips couldn't fix. I still have vivid memories of the beachside picnics my mother
With its vast and diverse coastline, there aren't many better places to go whale watching than in California. Few experiences are as mind-boggling as finding yourself feet away from the most massive mammals on planet Earth—but what you'll see among the waves depends on a few key factors, namely where and when you go. "The
Most travel is extractive and passive. You show up somewhere, take photos of the same landmarks everyone else takes photos of, eat at a restaurant the guidebook recommended, and hit up some bars. You take some tours to learn about the place and, if you’re lucky, get to meet some locals on your trip. You
A trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is unlike any other—where else can you wander through native forests, hike across ancient lava fields, and witness an active volcano, all in one day? Perched along the slopes of Kīlauea and Mauna Loa, this extraordinary park is home to lush rainforests, dramatic coastlines, and some of the
“It wasn't that difficult to convince people to lend us objects because it's the V&A,” curator Jacqueline Springer tells me as we stand in the brand-new V&A East Museum. After all, people's willingness to loan—and even donate—personal objects has made the V&A one of the most influential collections in the world. Now, London's most exciting
You’ve probably heard of the Bazaruto Archipelago. The chain of islands off the southeastern coast of Mozambique is widely regarded as one of Africa’s—if not the world’s—most beautiful coastal regions. It's one of many reasons the Southern African country made our best places to go list this year. On Bazaruto and Benguerra islands, ultra-luxe retreats
High up on a ridge overlooking the rolling grasslands of northern Montana’s Great Plains, the vast ancestral land of the Blackfeet Nation sprawls before me. To the west I can see the jagged peaks of Glacier National Park, and to the north, the steep limestone cliff faces of the Rocky Mountain Front. The Blackfoot call