Departures | Must-See Destinations, Hotels, Restaurants, Guides

Stays
Checked In

To stay at the cozy, cool Palm Heights — on the most coveted stretch of Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman — is to risk never wanting to leave.

Words by Deidre Dyer, Photography by Aya Brackett

Music
Turn It Up

The Bang & Olufsen Beogram turntable.

Words by T. Cole Rachel, Photography by Robin Broadbent

Food and Drink
The Perfect Cup

Terra Kaffe’s espresso machine elevates your morning ritual with the press of a button.

Words by Elissa Polls, illustration by ahonen & lamberg

Body and Mind
The Body Electric

A test drive for some of Therabody’s most powerful muscle-relieving devices.

Words by Skye Parrott, illustration by ahonen & lamberg

Our Favorite Home Tech Items of the Year

Our editors’ picks for the sleekest, most life-improving gadgets.

Words by Nina Renata Aron, illustration by ahonen & lamberg

Top Destinations

Fashion

A Mexico Far Beyond the Expected

An adventure from the wild beaches of Baja California to the vibrant corners of Oaxaca.

Words and Photography by Skye Parrott

Destinations

A Love Affair Across the Border

Author, physician, and Stanford professor Abraham Verghese on falling for the layered character of Mexico.

Words by Abraham Verghese, photography by skye parrot

A PAID MOMENT WITH The Austrian Tourism Office Departures Studio84 created this story in collaboration with The Austrian Tourism Office. Departures’ editorial contributors were not involved in its creation.

The Hidden Gems of Austria

Experience nine off-the-beaten-path museums in Vienna and beyond that reveal the country’s contributions to global culture.

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A PAID MOMENT WITH Hilton's Luxury Brands Departures Studio84 created this story in collaboration with Hilton's Luxury Brands. Departures’ editorial contributors were not involved in its creation.

Pulling Back the Sheets

Unpack Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, and LXR Hotels & Resorts, shining a light on the details that define their diverse experiences.

words by Departures Studio84

Destinations

Gone Today, Forever in Mind

The writer revisits the iconic, lost establishments from the era that inspired his new ’80s novel, “The Shards.”

Words by Bret Easton Ellis

Destinations

The New Name in Thai Hospitality

With Cape & Kantary, hotelier Tirawan Taechaubol breathes new life into the notion of Thai hospitality.

Words by T. Cole Rachel, Photography by John Tods

Destinations

Puerto Rico Through Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Eyes

Multihyphenate Lin-Manuel Miranda on his family's home country, singing in Senegal, the value of recharging, and looking to history.

Words by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Illustration by Lisa Lok

Destinations

Swimming With Crocodiles in Malawi

Fashion designer Saloni Lodha on diving in the Arabian Sea, lake-locked Likoma, and the magic of Ladakh.

words by Saloni Lodha, Illustration by Lisa Lok

Destinations

Musician Lucy Dacus’ Journey to a French Monastery

Guadeloupe’s multicolored sand, ant caviar butter in Mexico, and more travel memories from the singer-songwriter.

words by Lucy Dacus, illustration by Lisa Lok

Classic Madrileño fare served on fine silver in the upstairs dining room at the recently restored Lhardy.

Guides

Tapas Tales

The cookbook author and artist behind “Salad for President” shares her ultimate food and art guide to Madrid.

Words and photography by Julia Sherman

Savvy Style

Design

Ian Schrager, the Eternal King of Cool

Staying on the pulse with the storied hotelier and visionary behind Studio 54.

Words by Sophie Mancini

Design

Bright Lights

From the worlds of art, food, film, and fashion — seven icons of LA’s creative scene.

Words by Max Berlinger, Photography by Shaniqwa Jarvis

A PAID MOMENT WITH Frederique Constant Departures Studio84 created this story in collaboration with Frederique Constant. Departures’ editorial contributors were not involved in its creation.