Hotels Resorts

This Oceanfront Maui Resort Just Got a $100-million Renovation — With New 'Fire Lanai' Rooms and an Emphasis on Indigenous Hawaiian Tradition

“My kuleana, or responsibility, is to pay attention to the culture and to bring the culture alive in the present, [in] the atmosphere of the hotel. So from the décor to our guest experiences, to our menus, and the artwork, everything is meant to tell a story,” Clifford Nae’ole, the longtime cultural advisor of The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, told me. We were chatting at the…
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Outdoor Fitness

Working Out Barefoot: Pros and Cons

Stretching and exercising barefoot are commonplace in a yoga or pilates studio. Yet in more traditional settings, like gyms and weight rooms, entering without shoes is far from the norm. In fact, many gyms have dress codes that require sneakers to be worn for safety…
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I'm a Professional Traveler and This All-Inclusive in Punta Cana Is the Most Relaxing Vacation I've Ever Taken

I’m not good at relaxing. In fact, I never have been. That’s why I couldn’t quite believe where the time had gone when I left the spa at the Finest Punta Cana. I was so relaxed, I had spent more than three hours without even realizing it. That’s the resort’s goal, of course, to lull you into a state of complete bliss — with hydrotherapy rituals, aromatherapy massages, and…
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Outdoor Fitness

5 Mental Health Benefits of Kickboxing

Kickboxing has been growing in popularity, and for good reason—it is an excellent form of all-around exercise, proving both strength and cardiovascular benefits. With the ability to punch and kick bags, pads, and other gear, it is no wonder that many people find kickboxing…
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This New Hotel in a Small Southern California Town Has an Attic Suite, Vine-covered Courtyard, and Cozy Bar

Orange County’s newest boutique hotel, The Richland, is an intimate property with a residential feel, catering to travelers seeking tranquility and privacy. The hotel, located in the heart of Orange, California, opened on Feb. 3. The Richland sits within Orange’s one-square-mile historic downtown district, just a five-minute walk from the city’s main plaza. The property…
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Hotels Resorts

This Chef-founded Athens Hotel Is Inspired by a World-class Restaurant

The Greek word philoxenia describes the Greek virtue of making a stranger feel at home. It’s essentially the act of being hospitable — and it perfectly sums up the guest experience at Xenodocheio Milos, a food-focused hotel located in the heart of Athens. The hotel opened last year under chef Costas Spiliadis, who is known for his Mediterranean restaurant Estiatorio Milos. After opening…
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