Make Way

Hawaii’s Iconic Kona Village Resort Has Returned

A little more than a decade after it was destroyed by a tsunami, Hawaii’s Kona Village has been rebuilt right where it had always been — amongst black lava and ocean blue on the Big Island.

Deep Focus

Behind the Scenes With a Hotel Photographer

Daniel Jenkins is a professional hotel and travel photographer. We love his work and wanted to share with you some of his best photos, as well as his advice for how you can improve your own.

The War Is Over

Cap Rocat Makes Good Use of a Mallorcan Fortress

On the island of Mallorca, an ancient seaside fortress has been transformed into Cap Rocat, maybe the most miraculous hotel in the Balearics. One room, in particular, best reveals why.

Old Kyoto

Stopped Clocks and Restored Machiya Houses

Kyoto’s historic machiya houses are being repurposed as galleries, cafes, hotels, and more. It’s a symbol of a timeless city struggling to balance tradition against tourism.

Dark Night of the Soul

Finding the Northern Lights in Finland

A journey of solitude and tranquility ends with our planet’s most heavenly sight, and with two hotels that help you bear witness.

The Exhibitionist

Villa La Coste Reveals One Man’s Passion for Art

A lot of people love art. Few people love it, or can afford to love it, as much as Patrick McKillen, who turned an old French vineyard into a striking hotel with a collection of art and architecture to rival the world’s best.