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

Guides
A Local’s Guide to Rome

According to this long-time resident, Rome today is an eclectic fusion of ancient riches and modern delights.

Words by Barbie Latza Nadeau

Music
The Enduring Power of Alicia Keys

The iconic star on the past, present, and plans for the future, including a new collaboration with Hennessy Paradis.

Words by Alex Frank

Recipes
Stay Obsessed

A stunning salad cookbook from a food stylist to the stars.

Words by Nina Renata Aron, PHOTOGRAPHY BY Linda Pugliese

Style
Cashmere for Everything

From must-have pieces to premium weaves, our editor reveals what you need to know about the world's softest wool.

Words by Alex Frank, Illustration by Ahonen & Lamberg

A Better Life on Two Wheels

Upgraded cycling essentials where form meets function.

words by Stebs Schinnerer, illustration by ahonen & lamberg

Singular Stays

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The Power of Paradise

The Four Seasons Resort Lanai cultivates the potency of the tiny island’s intoxicating culture and nature.

Words by Alexa Wilding, Photography by Laura La Monaca

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The Guest Chronicles

Check in to Waldorf Astoria, LXR, and Conrad hotels and resorts with three worldly creatives.

WORDS BY DEPARTURES STUDIO84

Nayara Resorts, Costa Rica. Photography by Mark Hartman.

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A Sustainable Future

Three luxury properties provide insight and inspiration for environmentally conscious travelers.

words by t. cole rachel, photography by mark hartman

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Dá Licença

How an ex art and fashion duo turned a rundown olive mill into a utopian stay in Portugal’s Alentejo region.

Words by Sophie Mancini, Photography by Francisco Nogueira

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Paramount House Hotel

The boutique hotel in Sydney offers a multitude of cinematic experiences under one roof.

words by Mary Pearson Andrew, photography by derek henderson

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The Harbor House Inn

Perched above a cove, a historical inn with a Michelin-starred restaurant provides a chance to reset.

words by elissa polls, photography by Yoshihiro Makino

The gardens, created by Raymond Jungles, are the perfect example of lush, tropical vegetation at its best. Not to mention the beautiful sight of Nevis Peak, which follows you throughout.

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A Caribbean Hideaway Designed by Artists

Helen and Brice Marden’s boutique hotel in Nevis is a colorful paradise where nature is winning.

words by anna godbersen, photography by victor stonem

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The Proper DTLA

Art deco meets modern in this Downtown Los Angeles hotel.

words by nina renata aron, illustration by ahonen & lamberg

A cocktail at Banyan Tree’s Thai restaurant, Saffron.

Stays

Take Me Away

Hidden in the heart of the Riviera Maya, Banyan Tree Mayakoba offers a dreamlike escape from the everyday.

words by nina renata aron, Photography by Pia Riverola

MAASAI MARA, KENYA - APRIL 08, 2022: A sunset in the open Mara, close to the lodge.

Destinations

Something Wild

A first-time traveler to Africa examines the complicated relationship between safari tourism and conservation.

Words by T. Cole Rachel, Photography by Yagazie Emezi and Joshua Sanchez

Up Close

Music

Leon Bridges Is Ready to Play Again

Writer Rembert Browne watched Leon Bridges ascend to fame in real time. He checks in with the Fort Worth–bred musician as he prepares to play for the masses.

Words by Rembert Browne, Photography by Shaniqwa Jarvis

Restaurants

Patti LaBelle Is Cooking With Gas

How the Grammy-winning icon became a food mogul in her 70s.

Words by Alex Frank, Photography by Miranda Barnes

Jihae likes to clear her head by walking on the beach. It’s a place she finds calming. Fendi top and skirt.

Self-Care

How Jihae of ‘Succession’ Found Her Flow State

Travel as a tool for cultivating compassion, the power of conscious breathing, and a medium-agnostic approach to making art.

Words by Jenn Tardif, photography by Flora Hanitijo

Fashion

Making It Count

A conversation with Christy Turlington Burns, former model and founder of Every Mother Counts, on the unexpected ways in which motherhood led to a career advocating for maternal health.

Words by T. Cole Rachel, Photography by Heather Sten

Lin-Manuel Miranda, leaning against a shelf inside the Drama Book Shop.

Performance

Selling the Drama

A conversation with Lin-Manuel Miranda on theater, creativity, and the endless regenerative powers of New York City.

words by T. Cole Rachel, photography by Mark Hartman

Film and TV

Ethan Hawke’s Favorite Love Stories

The actor, director, and producer on cinema’s most enduring romances.

words by nina renata aron

Music

A Dinner Date With Michael Stipe

Over a meal at one of his favorite restaurants in New York City, the former R.E.M. front man dishes on creativity, vulnerability, and his love of food.

Words by T. Cole Rachel, Photography by Sinna Nasseri