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This Region Near San Miguel de Allende Is Home to Mexico's Next Great Wine Scene

Just outside San Miguel de Allende, theres a crew of dynamic winemakers reviving centuries-old traditions. It was August, the peak of harvest season, and Taylor Goodall was driving me toCava Garambullo. The small winery is 15 minutes north ofSan Miguel de Allende, where Goodall opened the five-bedroomHotel Amparo. David Alvarado “It’s kind of undiscovered right now.” In town, this shows. Local wines are not common on menus, and most people order beer ortequila....

This Region of Mexico Was Named the Most Peaceful in the Country — and It Has a Stunning Coastline

The Gulf beaches and Mayan ruins of the Yucatan are as safe as they are beautiful. Marco Bottigelli/Getty Images Travelers based in the U.S.love visiting Mexico and for good reason. (Theinteractive mapfrom Vision of Humanity shows how each state fared according to the indicators of peace.) Credit:Marco Bottigelli/Getty Images Here is the full list, in order from most to least peaceful.1. YucatanScore: 1.314 2. TlaxcalaScore: 1.609 3. ChiapasScore: 1.738 4....

This Remote Alaskan Lodge Has Stunning Mountain Views, Whale-watching, and Kayaking — Here's What It's Like to Stay

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Once the boat docked, the lodges staff greeted me and provided personalized service throughout my stay. The exterior of Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge on remote Fox Island in Seward, Alaska.Credit:Courtesy of Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge Read on for my full review of the Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge. Private showers have excellent water pressure, and a vanity area is uniquely positioned outside the bathroom....

This Remote Atoll in the Maldives Just Got Its First Resort — Here’s What It’s Like to Stay

Stevie Mann/Courtesy of Soneva Theres nothing quite like a seaplane ride in the Maldives. A resort 30 years in the making, owners Sonu and Eva ( Soneva, get it?) Shivdasani had been looking for the perfect location for the resort of their dreams. Credit:Stevie Mann/Courtesy of Soneva They found it on the uber-remote atoll of Makunudhoo, where theyve just opened its first resort. Once the seaplane touches down atSoneva Secret, its pure pampering from dawn to dusk....

This Remote Forest Getaway Was One of the Most Viral Airbnbs on TikTok This Year—and It’s Built Over a Waterfall

Plus, it has a glass floor and dreamy midcentury modern design. Need we say more? One of the standout options on Airbnb’s roundup wasThe Ellwood Box Hopin Rockbridge, Ohio. A forest view of the Ellwood Box Hop in Rockbridge, Ohio,.Credit:Courtesy of Box Hop Its midcentury modern design offers a chic interior with vibrant decor. But we aren’t the only ones who think it’s cool. From our bed, we saw fresh snow covering the ravine and fieldsa view that exceeded all expectations....

This Remote Hawaii Resorts Combines Spirit and Tech for the Ultimate Wellness Experience

The property was temporarily closed for renovations and reopened in November 2019 as Sensei Lanai. It boasts 92 spacious rooms, four elite suites, and a connected Nobu restaurant. Its so much more than a luxurious place to eat and sleep, though. A guest enjoying the relaxation at Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort in Lanai City, Hawaii.Credit:Shawn Kallio/Courtesy of Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort Packing for the trip was as laidback as the experience itself....

This Remote Hawaiian Island Is a Nature Lover's Paradise With Excellent Snorkeling, Waterfalls, and Fresh Seafood

Here’s how to spend a perfect day on Molokai, Hawaii’s fifth-largest island. Ah, Hawaii the land of luaus, mai tais, too-good-to-be-truebeaches, and so much more. At 38 miles long and 10 miles across, Molokai is Hawaii’s fifth-largest island. Shobeir Ansari/Getty Images Here, there are no large resorts, no over-touristed beaches, and essentially no commercial vibes. Here’s how to spend the perfect day on Molokai. Do some voluntourism at Mokio Preserve. Kridsada Kamsombat/Getty Images...

This Remote Island in Lake Michigan Is the State's First and Only Dark Sky Sanctuary — With Stunning Views of Meteor Showers, Northern Lights, and Comets

Michigan’s first dark sky sanctuary is a designated UNESCO biosphere, too. Fromsolar eclipse maniatoDark Sky-certified accommodations, travelers can’t get enough of northern lights and stargazing. It is the 20th spot in the world to earn that label. Credit:Courtesy of Beaver Island Retreat “Dark Sky Sanctuaries recognize and protect some of the most pristine skies in the world. As Michigans first certified International Dark Sky Sanctuary, the area is also part of the UNESCO Obtawaing Biosphere....

This Remote National Park in Alaska Has a Grizzly Bear Camp — Here's What It's Like to Spend the Night

I arrived by bush plane at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. However, expedition companies likeNatural Habitat Adventurescreate experiences for travelers to access areas that are otherwise unreachable. Natural Habitat Adventures specializes in eco-friendly, small-group nature and wildlife tours all over the world. Mother bear and cub in Lake Crescent, Lake Clark National Park in Alaska.Credit:Teresa Kopec/Getty Images While it sounds repetitive, it didn’t get boring. (A standout dish for me was the salmon dip served as an appetizer....

This Remote Resort in Canada Is Working to Preserve Indigenous Culture Through Hospitality

One by one, we each stood up, spread out our arms, and closed our eyes. ButKlahoose Wilderness Resortworks to revive and protect a culture at risk of being intentionally extinguished over generations. It also happens to be in an environment so magnificently beautiful that it deserves to be immortalized in poetry. Credit:Courtesy of Klahoose Wilderness Resort Our arrival was as epic as they come. This off-the-grid experience, which operates seasonally from May to October, is only accessible via seaplane or boat....

This Remote U.S. Tree House Has a Balcony, a Fire Pit, and Panoramic Forest Views — and It's a TikTok Favorite

Looking to get away from it all? Head to the Oregon Treehouse Getaway. Courtesy of Airbnb Sometimes, you just need a low-key getaway where any destination and any accommodation will do. The Oregon Treehouse Getaway was one of TikTok’s favorite Airbnb’s of 2024.Credit:Courtesy of Airbnb We get it and we’ve been there. “This place is awesome. We enjoyed sitting outside watching the stars and the moon. Cozy chairs around a fire pit on the treehouse’s porch....

This Remote Virginia Retreat Just Unveiled New Tree House Suites With Blue Ridge Mountain Views and Modern Furnishings

Primland, Auberge Resorts Collection, also underwent a redesign and has a new restaurant. Overseen by Chad Dorsey Design, Primlands new chapter very much establishes a strong sense of place. Perhaps most excitingly are the two new Mountain Top Tree Houses. Aerial view of Primland in Virginia surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains.Credit:Courtesy of Auberge Resorts Collection With these tree-level suites, guests can stay perched in their own bungalow high above the Dan River Gorge....

This Remote, 112-acre Island Is One of Florida's Best-kept Secrets — and It's Only Accessible by Boat

Cabbage Key, Florida, has attracted famous guests like Ernest Hemingway and Jimmy Buffett. The 112-acre island on the Pine Island Sound was first inhabited by the Calusa people and Cuban fishermen. And in 1875, it appeared on maps with the name Palmetto Key. Credit:Vito Palmisano/Getty Images The latter is called the honeymoon suite, with shells from visitors lining the walls. The rooms themselves are simple yet charming. They lack televisions, but you wont need them here anyway....