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Move Over, Tinder: Travel Is the New Dating App

Feb 11, 2025

Move Over, Tinder: Travel Is the New Dating App

Everyone told Emma that she would meet the love of her life overseas, but she never believed them.

I Went on an Alo Moves Retreat and Didn’t Want to Leave

Feb 7, 2025

I Went on an Alo Moves Retreat and Didn’t Want to Leave

Genevieve Farrell / Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal

Welcome to the New Era of Wellness Travel

Jan 28, 2025

Welcome to the New Era of Wellness Travel

Surrounded by the sounds of streams and birds, hearing the rustle of wind through the trees, smelling fragrant flowers, and being cocooned in warm water — it's a feast for the senses at Sensei Lānaʻi, A Four Seasons Resort, where I find myself on a sojourn to relaxation.

HR Weighs In on "Quiet Vacationing"

Jan 21, 2025

HR Weighs In on "Quiet Vacationing"

If it seems like everyone you know is hitting the slopes and "out of office," then 'tis the season.

After Too Many Restless Nights, I Went on a "Sleep Vacation"

Jan 17, 2025

After Too Many Restless Nights, I Went on a "Sleep Vacation"

For my entire life, I've categorized myself as a "good" sleeper: I can fall asleep pretty much anywhere and stay asleep for a ridiculous amount of time, and I rarely wake up during the night.

The People Who Attend Wellness Retreats

Dec 18, 2024

The People Who Attend Wellness Retreats

Steps away from the swim-up bar, an aqua cycling class is in session.

I Went on a 3-Day Ayahuasca Retreat Expecting Transformation — Here's What I Got Instead

Dec 16, 2024

I Went on a 3-Day Ayahuasca Retreat Expecting Transformation — Here's What I Got Instead

I am cold, cranky, and covered in leaves.

17 Hotels Doing Wellness Travel Right

Dec 13, 2024

17 Hotels Doing Wellness Travel Right

In the age of hyperproductivity, extreme optimization, and multi-function everything, even vacations are different.

Why I Planned a "Solorette" Before My Wedding

Dec 13, 2024

Why I Planned a "Solorette" Before My Wedding

Planning a wedding feels a lot like taking a trip to a faraway destination.

A Guide to Traveling Responsibly in Hawaiʻi

Dec 13, 2024

A Guide to Traveling Responsibly in Hawaiʻi

For decades, travelers from all over the world have flocked to Hawaiʻi for its beautiful beaches, aloha lifestyle, and rich culture.

After Loss, More Travelers Are Turning to Grief Retreats

Dec 13, 2024

After Loss, More Travelers Are Turning to Grief Retreats

Therapist Josh Dickson has watched many people struggling with grief find healing in an unexpected place: on a surfboard.

I Let Astrocartography Plan My Travels, and It Completely Changed My Life

Dec 13, 2024

I Let Astrocartography Plan My Travels, and It Completely Changed My Life

When I first discovered astrocartography in 2021, I had no idea how transformative this astrological tool would be for my travels — and my life.