Get Out of Town

September 11, 2024

A Proper Visit to Santa Monica and Beyond

I don't want to live in L.A., but I do like visiting it—especially when I get live jazz, a deluxe park, a retrospective of a favorite artist, quality pastries, and more. 8

August 8, 2024

A Quickie in San Francisco

Great food and terrific architecture make strolling around San Francisco a treat—and now, when you're ready for a break, you can call for a self-driving car. 2

July 21, 2024

Dipping a Toe Into Southern Corsica

After two weeks in Paris, a non-city destination sounded like just the thing, so we rented a villa outside the Corsican town of Bonifacio and reveled in the natural beauty of the island's southern tip. 1

July 3, 2024

The Exquisite Luxury of Taking Paris for Granted

Two weeks in Paris allowed us to relax and enjoy the city, kind of like spending a long weekend with an old friend versus trying to catch up over dinner. 9

June 5, 2024

Santa Rosa Island in One Day

A day trip to Santa Rosa Island involves a lot of sightseeing on the ferry, but there's enough time for a truly lovely hike through unspoiled nature. 4

February 14, 2024

Soaking Up History at Castle Hot Springs

An hour north of Phoenix, down a long dirt road, is a luxury resort where boldfaced names have been savoring the sunshine and spring water for decades. 1

December 24, 2023

Searching for the Soul of Oaxaca

The city of Oaxaca is a hit with travelers, thanks to its vibrant food culture, artisanal crafts, abundant street art, and readiness to party. And a nonstop flight from Los Angeles makes it easier than ever to visit. 9

November 15, 2023

Driving Through the Heart of Hokkaido

Japan's large north island shows a wildly different side of the country, with world-class inns, volcano hikes, soaking in spring water, and a lot of soft-serve ice cream. 4

October 29, 2023

Tokyo Is a World Unto Itself

The third time is still a charm for Tokyo, a city that's exotic and inscrutable without being intimidating.

October 1, 2023

Paso Robles, Pinnacles National Park, and Beyond

Notes from a road trip north, including the Hotel Cheval in Paso Robles, the marvelous Pinnacles National Park, and the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco. 6