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
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
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
Skip to main content Our favorite sleepwear sets from Eberjey, Lunya, Quince, and more. Choosing the right pair of pajamas to pack on a trip can feel almost as essential as choosing the right destination, especially for travelers who understand that quality sleep is its own form of luxury. The best women’s pajamas go far
Every ski trip starts with a deceptively simple question: What do you really need to bring, and what’s smarter to rent? After years of traveling to ski mountains with friends, I’ve learned that the right ski and snowboarding gear strategy can really transform a trip. And with resorts updating rental fleets, shops offering seasonal packages
Whether you love it or hate it, the term “skillcation” is set to be the travel portmanteau you’ll be hearing a lot more of in 2026. Gone are the days of hedonistic excess on vacation; we’re all about bettering ourselves in the new year. According to Hilton’s 2026 Trends Report, 72% of travelers expressed a
There are few places in the world where family travel feels quite as effortless and embraced as it does in Mexico. It packs an incredible range for one country, with beaches, jungles, mountains, and big cities, all just a few hours from the US and welcoming to travelers of every age. “Mexico has a culture
Earlier this year, I found myself icing cakes in celeb-approved Los Angeles bakery Sweet Lady Jane to mark the launch of Airbnb’s newly revamped Experiences section. Not content to serve solely as a platform for your base on vacation, the brand now offers a variety of activities bookable via the platform designed to help visitors
Arresting in its beauty, New York's Hudson Valley is a veritable weekend escape at any time of year, whether you’re dipping into swimming holes in the summer, or taking in the kaleidoscopic colors of autumn. It carries a particular charm, though, during these brisk, winter months, when the woods become dusted with snow and all’s
For our 39th annual Reader’s Choice Awards, voters weighed in on their favorite ski resorts in North America—including the US and Canada. Colorado reigns as the top US ski destination, with 10 resorts making our top 30. And the East Coast held its ground, with two resorts breaking into the top 10 for the second
Skip to main content From grande dames to modern apartments, these are the best places to stay in the Scottish capital. Gleneagles Townhouse Edinburgh is a city of contrasts—grand yet familiar, ancient yet constantly evolving—and some of the city's best hotels capture that balance beautifully. Whether you’re after the stately elegance of a landmark address
The best hotels in Sicily are a testament to the region's unique character. A scruffy, splendid, sun-baked mosaic of varied cultures and landscapes, all under Mount Etna’s menacing gaze, the island’s strategic Mediterranean position has allowed almost every civilization to have a peck at its fertile soil. From the Ancient Greeks and the Arabs to