Owner and founder of Catan Pisco, Catalina Bentz, says now is the time to not only experiment with a new brand of your preferred spirit, but to try a new spirit all together. Catalina Bentz launched Catan Pisco as the first American Pisco brand and first female-owned Pisco brand in the history of Chile. This is how, and why, she did it.

This Sunday, August 16 marks National Rum Day in the U.S. Whether you’re stateside, toasting on a faraway beach or simply seeking a reason to enjoy the dwindling summer Sundays, the holiday certainly validates an excuse to imbibe on the sugarcane-based spirit. However, the holiday also presents an occasion to learn something new about the libation.

For scuba divers and snorkelers, there’s no better way to submerge themselves into its vastness than a diving experience on the outer reefs. But as breathtaking as these views may appear, the puzzle-like composition of the 2,900 coral systems that comprise the 1,430 miles known as the Great Barrier Reef are also worthy of a bird’s-eye view.

Tucked behind Monaco’s Port Hercules, a maze of cobblestone streets in the Condamine district reveal rows of charming boutiques, designer displays, and the Principality’s only distillery—La Distillerie de Monaco.

“It’s common to get wine-style-fatigue at the end of a season,” says Michael Kennedy, founder of Component Wine Company in Napa Valley. Orange wines, also known as skin-contact wines and amber wines, are made from white grapes. They possess both the flavors of white varieties with the texture and tannins common to red wine. It’s the result after the grape skins are allowed to ferment with the pressed juice.

Up until two months ago, my relationship with rest was a fickle one. Though I appreciated and pretended to practice adequate rest, my career is rooted in being on the go–as a freelance travel journalist, I set my own work schedule, which usually means back-to-back trips and late night writing. It had gotten to the point where the only time I was “resting” was when I was sleeping.

Iconic. Elegant. Opulent. Monaco is the jewel of the French Riviera. A milieu where the only rule is: there are no rules. A playground for the rich and famous, Monaco is an idyllic getaway for the elite jet-setter to indulge in nothing but luxury for 48 hours. Prepare to be pampered and prepare to splurge with our guide to a weekend in Monaco; where luxury is an understatement and labels are never overlooked.

In typical fashion for Thompson Hotels, the brand’s newest property is working to revitalize an emerging neighborhood—this time in, Washington D.C.’s Old Navy Yard. The Thompson Washington D.C. opened its doors in January 2020, blending into the former shipyard—the oldest shore establishment of the U.S. Navy—with a newly built warehouse-style facade and customized, nautical interiors courtesy of Parts and Labor Design.

At 45-minute luxury boat transfer with a glass of champagne (or two) to welcome you to island life at Parrot Cay, a 1,000-acre island removed from mainland Providenciales that’s renowned for attracting celebrity guests. Thankfully, you don’t have to be Hollywood royalty to earn VIP status at COMO Parrot Cay. Couples won’t go wrong with renting one of their private villas, which each come with their own private beachfront, plunge pool, and catered in-room dining so you can make the most out of ev

The most famous street in New Orleans comes at a cost – and with a crowd. While it's a must for a first-timer to experience this atmosphere, there are a number of restaurants and bars off Bourbon Street that are just as worthy of your time, if not more. Here is how to take an immersive and indulgent trip to the Big Easy, and if you dare, not even step foot on Bourbon Street. Hyatt House's contemporary style makes each space easy to personalize — Photo courtesy of Hyatt House New Orleans First

Not many properties can seamlessly fuse minimalism and luxury while avoiding pretension. Yet upon spinning into the simply mod, sizable lobby of AC Hotel New York Times Square—amidst New York’s busiest cross streets—I somehow find myself transported; relaxed, comfortable, and right at home. The Spanish corporation’s chain of design-driven properties opened at the helm of New York City’s Garment District and Times Square in April 2018. “It’s an oasis at the heart of a bustling city,” says Stepha

Considered as one of the country’s oldest, and most historic, wine regions, Szekszárd is famed for the local kadarka grape, but in terms of acreage and history, it’s the kékfrankos grape (also known as blaufränkisch or blue frankish) that creates a sense of definition for the region and for family-run wineries like Fritz.

Everything seemed to be moving in slow motion in anticipation of my first safari. From the three flights between New York City (JFK) and Mfuwe Airport to meandering across the tarmac and patiently waiting for my duffle, my anticipation did not make my travels to South Luangwa National Park go any quicker. Before I could check-in to my room at Mfuwe Lodge, I waited for a security guard to walk me to said room.

Taking advantage of Cayman Island’s prized Seven Mile Beach, The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman epitomizes oceanfront luxury, connecting guests with the ocean throughout their stay with their thoughtfully designed, airy rooms, furnished in neutral upholstering to balance a crisp, color palette against the sparkling Caribbean Sea, and its beachfront offerings, including a glass bottom boat, and guided kayak tours. Though the Ocean Front Guest Rooms are popular for every day stays, for those looking

Upon landing in Havana, time appears to stand still. All the postcard fantasies of vintage cars and colonial storefronts overwhelm with the accuracy of the reality—it could be 1950, 1980, or 2020—Havana is classically timeless.

The modern traveler – influenced by the rise of boutique hotels – knows nothing quite fashions a hotel like its decor, craving the unique, personal, 'cool' and trendy. And nothing embraces 'trendy' more than art.

In a world of instant gratification, three days to make a french fry may seem unfathomable, but to chef Avishar Barua of Service Bar in Columbus, Ohio, it’s simply a labor of love. That’s because at Service Bar, the fries aren’t just an accoutrement of the burger. They're a customer favorite due to an intricate production consisting of brining, drying, freezing and frying over three days.

I slid open the curtain at Lamay Lodge to reveal a lush courtyard with two llamas grazing next to the gardened fire pit. I gazed beyond them to behold the entirety of my vista; 9,705-feet above sea level, terracotta roofing framed the Andes Mountains.

For the past 70 years, Champagne Palmer & Co. has produced classic cuvées at the heart of Reims, but what’s lesser known is that for the past 40 years, the brand has been experimenting with an atypical technique for the Champagne world—Solera, or fractional blending.

Nicknamed as the “Harbour City,” it is no wonder that tourists visiting Australia seek to stay as close to Sydney Harbour as possible. The body of water is not just a city landmark, with Sydney CBD developed around it, but it is also home to the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour bridge; Sydney’s two icons. It is, therefore, prime real estate for a hotel to snag waterfront property, and that’s exactly what Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection offers.