Swanky Retreats

Happy summer… This issue is flowing with water. When we thought about the summer issue and what felt right to write about, it occurred to us that water was a natural fit. The warmer weather, the exotic locations, everything culminated to be the perfe

Lovers, dive into Cancún’s intimate jungle oasis, Beloved Playa Mujeres. It’s hard to believe that this quaint, hidden gem is conveniently located only 30 minutes from Cancun International Airport. This all inclusive, couples boutique hotel brings au

Dear Self, The summer days in Miami are warm and the air is thick. The water here is, as you might expect, warm and blue. We made a good choice to come and stay at the Como. The renovated Art Deco hotel tugs at the child in me. As soon as the bellman

Dumela rra! or to any ladies reading this, dumela mma. I’m in the southern African country of Botswana, and although there are more than 20 languages spoken here, I’ve settled on greeting you in the national one, Setswana. Thankfully, English is an o

Buongiorno, Whether you studied the play in school, or watched Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes fall hopelessly in love on the big screen, the tragedy of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet has burnt a hole in our collective consciousness. I’m sat writi

Have your own private villa in Barbados. Located on the island’s only luxury marina, Villa 103 at Port Ferdinand is the property’s grand pillar – a 3,700 sq ft, 3-bedroom suite, with a large full service kitchen and living area opening onto a full wr

One of the first resorts to open in the Maldives in 1973, Baros continues to progress in setting the benchmark for a romantic, luxury holiday with genuine, heartfelt Maldivian hospitality. Just 25 minutes by speedboat from the Maldives International

I flew in from Miami, wanting to be swept away by the beauty I was hearing so much about, here in Belize. Touching down in Belize City, my journey hadn’t ended yet. I needed to get to Ambergris Caye on Tropic Air, another 15 minutes to paradise. Eyes

At this moment, my ageless mind is struggling to balance my aging body atop a standup paddleboard (SUP) on my maiden voyage. Roberto, my sculpted Latin instructor is trailing behind me, shouting instructions in a thick accent. He might be just the in

Great vibes, good food and picturesque settings were also high-scoring when selecting Tamarindo as of the trendiest Surf towns in Latin America. The bustling village located in Guanacaste, Costa Rica’s dry forest and smacked between the quieter Playa

West coast time in Mexico is always charming. I know that the term “old school” is a bit overused and played out, but it is what comes to mind when I think of some of the coastal towns on this side of the country. The traditional clothing and too man

Madeira is a mix of colors, feelings, climates and sounds, surrounded by water and effusing it as well. This Portuguese archipelago of four islands is off the northwest coast of Africa and a short flight from Lisbon. The microclimates on the main isl

Andronis Exclusive is a luxurious collection of six boutique properties across Greece. With rooms taking inspiration from authentic cave dwellings on Santorini, Andronis Boutique Hotel in the village of Oia has reflected this in its suites which also