BORA BORA

It could be enough to linger in the enticing overwater bungalows of these famed French Polynesian islands, but the greater beauty lies beyond: in the mountains, amid the islets, and beneath the shimmering waters

FOOD & WINE CLASSIC

Gather with world-class chefs, wine and spirit experts, and industry leaders at America's most iconic culinary festival.

SOUTH AFRICAN - SPLENDOR

Inspired by Kommetjie's rugged coastal landscape, a pair of South African designers use color and texture to create a year-round family retreat

MUSSEL BEACH

Mussels are perhaps the easiest seafood meal, ready in mere minutes. Their subtly sweet taste is enhanced in all types of recipes, from buttered pasta to spicy Thai soups.

Seeing Pink

Every year, hundreds of Lilly Pulitzer fans congregate in Palm Beach, Florida, to celebrate their muse and her inimitable fashion. MEG LUKENS NOONAN joined the party

A Day in San José

A night or two in the Costa Rican capital yields a richer view of the country.

Costa Rica

Picture yourself on a white-sand beach, surrounded by palm trees. In the distance, surfers ride the breaking waves. Behind you rises a dense rainforest, where white-faced capuchin monkeys jump from branch to branch. Welcome to Costa Rica. The following pages will show you why there’s never been a better time to visit this Central American country with an outsize hold on our imagination—and a trailblazing vision for a sustainable future.

THE BEST OF GUANACASTE

It's all happening on this golden stretch of Costa Rica's Pacific coast. Dobrina Zhekova gives her guide to the newest places to eat, stay, and surf.

GO BIG OR GO HOME

Generations of skiers have known Big Sky, Montana, as a low-key ski destination. But with new luxury resorts and tricked-out lifts, word is about to get out. Gloria Liu clicks into her skis to test her limits.

WILDEST DREAMS

The rainforests around Arenal Volcano are alive with capuchin monkeys and caimans, tanagers and tree frogs. Amy Waldman visits this hotbed of biodiversity and finds herself face-to-face with Costa Rica's wild side.

WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE

The best way to experience Costa Rica's wild side? A walking trail from the Caribbean to the Pacific. Jen Murphy goes off the beaten path.

IN VINO VERITAS

Rome's restaurants may be legendary, but sometimes what you need is a great wine bar. Ray Isle takes a tour of the city's finest enoteche, from the old-school to the cutting-edge.

I DREAM OF INDIA

Palaces, peacocks, tigers, and jewels: few places have the power to bewitch children quite like Rajasthan, in northwestern India. Flora Stubbs takes her kids on a spring break like no other.

THE HEIGHT OF ADVENTURE

With its ancient ruins and vertigo-inducing topography, the Amazonas region of northern Peru can feel like Indiana Jones territory. On a journey through this remote landscape, Tom Vanderbilt finds all of the thrills-and none of the crowds.

On the Right Track

Italy is reviving old railways as visitor attractions and breathing life back into underappreciated regions. Taras Grescoe rides a locomotive through the Piedmont countryside.

A CULINARY CONNECTION

On Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, food traditions include a little-known history of Jamaican influence.

IT'S ONLY NATURAL

The concept of the eco-lodge-now so prevalent around the world-was perfected in Costa Rica. Almost four decades since the first property of its kind opened in the country, Gina DeCaprio Vercesi meets the new generation of pioneers taking green tourism to the next level.

COMMON GROUNDS

The Costa Rican bean is prized among coffee connoisseurs, but, as Tom Vanderbilt discovers, it's just one of a cornucopia of unique foods produced in the country.

ORIGIN STORIES

Think of a visit to Costa Rica, and you'll probably imagine ziplines and eco-lodges. But there's a deeper way to interact with this environment: through the Indigenous communities that have called it home for centuries.

FRESH BREEZES

A superyacht charter represents the newest and most exclusive - way to explore the country.

TRACEE TRAVELS WELL

For Tracee Ellis Ross, self-care isn't just a buzzword. It's a way of life. At California's newest wellness retreat, Sensei Porcupine Creek, the actor shares her secrets for staying happy and healthy on the road.

TAKE THE SLOW BOAT

The smartest way to vacation next year might just be on a languorous river cruise.

Language Lost and Found

In an immersive course in Mexico City, Samantha Leal learns to take pride in speaking her mother tongue.

One for the Books

How a tiny town in southern France became a magnet for bibliophiles.

Peaks and Volleys

At a plush Bahamas resort, rookie tennis player Brittani Sonnenberg goes head-to-head with some of the sport's greatest champions.

Master Class

Puzzled by life's big questions? The great painters of 17th-century Holland can help. Benjamin Moser searches for answers in the country's best small museums.

The Sweet Spot

Finding a ski destination that's budget-friendly but still keeps kids happy gets harder every year. But in northern Italy, Stratton Lawrence uncovers a few spots where families really can have it all.

A TALE OF TUNIS

On a journey across the Tunisian capital, from the medina to the suburbs that line the Mediterranean coast, Zain Khalid discovers ancient ruins and modern art, good humor and warm hospitality.

Worth Every Cent

Airport greeters can eliminate the stress of tight connections. Here's how to go VIP the next time you fly.

Sea Change

Snorkeling with penguins and dining under the stars? An intimate cruise in the Galápagos Islands brings you up close to nature, but doesn't skimp on luxury.