A blessed island: Park Hyatt St. Kitts
Koi ponds, monkeys, a rainbow after yoga and a catamaran to Nevis. Why a real stay beats a day in port.
Travel blog
Seasonal guides from our team: where to go, when it’s at its best, and the small details that make a trip feel easy.
Stories from our travels
Firsthand stays, hosted sailings and a few behind-the-scenes looks from our team and friends.
A firsthand stay
Hosted sailing · December 2026
Ten days, eight islands, one familiar face
What a hosted sailing really is, and the Southern Caribbean islands most cruise routes pass by.
Photo Stories · Guest post
The best photo spot at the Atlanta airport
Photographer Scott Duvall on his cameras, settings and the window at the end of the E Concourse.
Fall
Maple gardens, foliage back roads and a festival worth planning a year ahead. Fall color comes and goes in a few short weeks, so here’s when each one is at its best.
Best from mid-November to early December
Kyoto in autumn
Temple gardens turn red and gold, and the city slows down to look. Where to go early, which gardens are worth the line, and how to pair it with Tokyo.
Peak late September to mid-October
Vermont at peak foliage
Back roads, covered bridges and inns worth the drive, timed north to south as the color moves.
Mid-September to early October
Munich for Oktoberfest
Tent reservations and hotels go a year ahead. Start planning 2027 now, and add Salzburg or the Alps on the way out.
Winter
Real snow, warm water or desert sun. Our favorite places for the colder months, with the timing that actually matters.
Snow, lights and mountain towns
For the ones who want a real winter
Late November to December
Leavenworth, Washington
A Bavarian-style village in the Cascades, lit up for the holidays.
December to March
Banff & Lake Louise
Skating on the lake, skiing three mountains, and the cozy lodges that make a Rockies winter special.
Best aurora odds December to March
Fairbanks, Alaska
Long nights, clear skies and some of the best northern lights viewing on earth.
December to March
Stowe, Vermont
Mount Mansfield skiing, a classic village and fireside inns.
Warm-weather escapes
Trade the coat for a swimsuit
Whale season January to March
Waikiki, Hawaii
Easy beach days, Diamond Head sunrises and a short hop to the North Shore.
Dry season December to April
The Maldives
Overwater villas, calm lagoons and reefs right off the deck.
December to April
Turks and Caicos
Grace Bay’s calm turquoise water, and an easy flight from Atlanta.
Dry season December to April
Costa Rica in the dry season
Volcano, cloud forest and Pacific coast, in one well-paced trip.
Dry season December to April
Belize in the dry season
Barrier reef by day, Maya ruins and jungle lodges inland.
Desert light and hot springs
Sunny, quiet and seventy degrees
November to March
Death Valley, California
The only season it’s comfortable, and the dark skies are spectacular.
November to April
Palm Springs, California
Mid-century design, desert golf and pool days under the mountains.
December to February
Sedona in winter
Red rock trails without the crowds, and the occasional dusting of snow.
Best on cold, clear days
Ojo Caliente, New Mexico
Historic mineral springs, an easy drive from Santa Fe and Taos.
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