Do you fancy a cat? Earn your stripes on a luxury tiger safari in India

While African lions nap in the sun, undisturbed by safari vehicles packed with noisy tourists, Bengal tigers from India are more sensitive. Always on the move, always looking for prey, across a territory that stretches between 17 and 20 square miles, finding one can feel like finding a moving needle in a jungle-sized haystack. So … Read more

Hotel room rates in the US and Europe could continue to rise amid rising demand: industry executives

Hotel room rates in the US and Europe are rising and may become even more expensive as supply has failed to keep up with demand, industry executives said. The supply of hotel rooms in the US is barely growing, as stricter credit standards from regional banks make it more difficult for developers to obtain financing, … Read more

What cape? An Insider’s Guide to Baja for East End Junkies

Quiet, windy Baja California is where Angelenos go to play. But for New Yorkers, getting there wasn’t easy. That is until JetBlue added its daily, year-round flight from JFK to Los Cabos International Airport two years ago. Since then, residents of three states have accounted for 5% of visitors to the famed peninsula, up from … Read more

Visiting Punta Caliza, an Insta-friendly aquatic world in Holbox

When the power of your whip motor is better measured in hamsters than horsepower, you’ve come to the right place. Such is life on Holbox, worry-free and car-free, where simple golf carts (bicycles, if you put in the effort) are the means of transportation of choice. Here is the truth. Where Humble Holbox is a … Read more

I’m a ‘reserved’ towel renegade who took on titled vacationers hogging seats – people call me a hero

Sun is out, Shun is 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 about proper waterside etiquette flooded Reddit. @konijn12 posted about being so fed up with other guests at her all-inclusive resort using towels … Read more

Inside the new resort boom that is improving Mexico’s luxury offerings

Do you think you’ve been there, done that, in Mexico? Well, say hello to a new crop of sparkling resorts south of the border. Luxury, boutique or simply beautiful, a staggering number of resorts and hotels have opened in Mexico in the last year. “The reason for Mexico’s appeal is simple: there’s incredible nature, incredible … Read more

Why are Mexico’s lush jungle playgrounds courting the wellness crowd?

Mexico isn’t just ocean resorts and pool parties, it’s a jungle out there. Approximately 34.5% of the country is covered in forests. The area that surrounds Yucatán, on the Atlantic coast, is famous for its density, its exuberant vegetation and its animal wealth, which helps make Mexico one of the five countries with the greatest … Read more

Enter the splash zone: a deep dive into the pools of the sexiest resorts in Mexico

Floating in a pool, the sun beating down on your face, worries and inboxes a million miles away, isn’t it one of life’s greatest pleasures? When you’re on vacation in sunny Mexico, there’s no shortage of enticing places to dip your toes and cast off your worries.Still, not all pools are the same. From custom … Read more

The 6 Best New Luxury Spas in America for 2023

From CBD oil and hypnosis to vacuum technology and thermographic muscle mapping, this year’s destination spas offer a huge variety of treatments. Here’s a look at some of the best spa deals in the US, from Tribeca to the California desert. aspen, colorado Yoga enthusiasts at the Jerome Hotel in the Rocky Mountains. jeremy swanson … Read more