By Amanda Sauer There are places you vacation, and then there are places that feel like a second home. For my family, the British Virgin Islands is that place. I’ve been heading down there since before I was old enough to hold my own snorkel mask. This recent trip for my mom’s milestone birthday (she’ll claim she’s 36, but I’m halfway to 100, so I leave math and jokes to you) reminded me exactly why we keep coming back. The Island Hop We’ve done it every which way over the ye

If your 2026 travel plans include a cruise, and you want it to feel less like “a ship” and more like a beautifully run boutique hotel at sea—we have news. We’ve negotiated Exclusive Pique Perks with two of the most talked about names in luxury cruising: Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Explora Journeys. This is a curated collection of select sailings with special access to savings and added value, you simply won’t find online or by booking directly. And because the pricing is co

So… Saint-Tropez is acting suspiciously camera-ready. The latest chatter is that The White Lotus could be headed to France for Season 4, with Airelles Le Château de la Messardière in Saint-Tropez rumored as a filming location. HBO hasn’t confirmed anything, but our travel insiders are telling us it's true. The hotel at the center of the chatter Messardière has the exact vibe the show loves: “storybook exterior, serious-service interior.” Think sweeping Riviera views, a Valmon

By Cathy Knutson Don’t be afraid to travel to Scandinavia in winter. Our trip to Sweden and Denmark in February was delightful! The cities are still bustling with locals while most tourists are waiting until the summer. Make sure to bring your warm layers and live life outdoors like the locals. We saw many people in full snow suits while others were in full length fur coats riding their bikes through the Copenhagen city streets. We even caught sight of a couple locals riding

Expedition cruising has entered its golden age and Silversea sits sweetly at the intersection of untamed and uncompromising . Think: mornings skimming past icebergs in a Zodiac, afternoons trading field notes with a marine biologist, evenings back on board with a hot shower, a perfect martini, and your butler asking how you’d like your parka hung to dry. The ethos is simple: go deeper, learn more, and let nature set the schedule. Days unfold in morning/afternoon forays hikes