You know you’ve arrived at a great tennis resort when you’re greeted with the inquisitive, “How’s your backhand?” In a sport that’s as much about strategy as it is physical agility, there’s always the opportunity to improve your game. Take some time to train, condition, and enjoy the sport at one of the country’s best luxury tennis resorts, where advancements such as subsurface watering systems, high-tech video feedback, and grass
What better way to celebrate National Parks Week and Earth Day than stepping into the great outdoors? Whether you want to absorb magnificent canyon views or explore a desert on horseback, our weekly roundup has a ton of fresh-air fun, so you can appreciate the awe-inspiring and breathtaking beauty of this planet. 10 Best National Parks to Visit in 2015 Want to observe National Parks Week by exploring one of the U.S.’s 58 scenic beauties?
With its Spanish, African, Taíno (Native American), and French influences, the food of Puerto Rico, or cocina criolla, has always been an adventure for the taste buds, one that utilizes the island’s natural gastronomic bounty. In the past few years, however, forward-thinking chefs have redefined the boundaries of their culinary traditions, merging new techniques with local flavors to ensuring that the traditional food of their land becomes neither lost nor stagnant. Below are just a few of
Fashion Week may be over in Paris and Milan, but there are still plenty of opportunities to find style inspiration in both cities and beyond. Inside Europe’s historic department stores and gallerias, amazing architecture blends with today’s hottest fashions. The French use the expression lèche vitrine (literally, “window-licking”) to refer to window-shopping, and a visit to these stunning spaces will make you understand why. Here are Europe’s most magnificent places to
There’s never a bad time to visit America’s amazing national parks, but with 58 of them in total, not to mention more than 100 national monuments, the decision of which one to visit can feel overwhelming. To make it easier, we’ve handpicked 10 bucket-list national parks—with new facilities, improved trails, and anniversary celebrations—that are must-visits in 2015. Start planning your next outdoor adventure today! By Jayme Moye
Think of Chiapas as the Oregon of Mexico: It’s green and gorgeous and one of the best destinations in the republic for nature lovers. The state’s cultural capital, San Cristóbal de las Casas, is a town of cobblestone streets and red-tile roofs set at 7,200 feet above sea level, amid pine-filled forests. The city is a destination unto itself for great shopping, lively nightlife, appealing restaurants, and a fascinating glimpse of local indigenous
It’s widely known as a foodie city, yet Melbourne—which made the 2015 Fodor’s Go List—is home to incredible restaurants and chefs that lack international name recognition. Sure, culinary superstars like Nobu Matsuhisha, Heston Blumenthal, and prolific Sydney chef Neil Perry have planted stakes here, but what about the local talent? We’ve rounded up 10 restaurants where Melbourne–based chefs are doing wonderful things with the bounty of produce, livestock, and wines from
Few destinations offer the variety and vibrancy that travelers find in Israel, where there are millennia of history, miles of scenic landscapes, and dozens of friendly people willing to share the traditions and struggles of their culture. Despite the recent conflicts in the area, the country remains safe for tourists, a place where travelers can come to learn, relax, and partake in some unforgettable experiences. Here are our picks for
Sue Roe is the author of In Montmartre: Picasso, Matisse and the Birth of Modernist Art, a vivid history of Modernism and the group of artists who revolutionized the concept of art. Through their lives and the excitement surrounding this period of artistic experimentation, Roe brings together colorful and key moments in the movement. Artists have always gathered in Montmartre. Renoir said the district smelled of lavender and lilacs. The
The quirky little mining-town-cum-artists’-enclave at Bisbee, Arizona (population 5,360), beckons bohemian types with its small-town charm, eccentric character, and picturesque mountainside perch, situated about ninety-three miles southeast of Tucson and a stone’s throw from the Mexican border. Here, colorful turn-of-the-nineteenth-century Victorian-style buildings have been creatively reimagined as an eclectic mix of galleries, boutiques, eateries, bars, and B&Bs, while the free-spirited, fringe-culture vibe here sets Bisbee’s no-rush, no-fuss rhythm. The town