Andrew Sessa

It’s time to start thinking about the destinations that savvy travelers should put on their wish lists for 2019. From new hotel openings and landmark anniversaries to major sporting events and relaxed visa requirements, there are myriad reasons to visit these 12 destinations around the world. Here, cities, regions and countries from near and far that’ll be in their prime during the months ahead.

Chartering a chopper used to be the height of chic for a weekend escape — Manhattan to Southampton in 40 minutes, anyone? But these days, it’s seaplane sojourns that are all the rage, not least from Miami and especially to the Bahamas and the Florida Keys.

Some of the most swoon-worthy new boutique hotel spas of the last year have emerged in relatively unlikely locations—and we love them all the more for it. Read on for plenty of unexpected discoveries and secret spots, all with surprisingly robust wellness offerings.

The architect has imbued the minimalist-chic Tel Aviv stay with his signature style, while at the same time honoring the site's long history.

The adventuresome husband-and-wife duo Christine and John Gachot has turned two historic retail buildings into a residential-feeling hostelry replete with the authentic character of the hip watch brand.

Where to stay in Cambodia, Thailand, China, Vietnam and Bhutan right now.

Skiing in the Alps is going to be epic this year. Here are a few new inducements to get you there.

Southern Tanzania’s Ruaha may be the most awe-inspiring African national park you’ve never heard of.

Whether you're a Pats fan in L.A. or a Rams fan in Boston, here's a guide to watching the game in enemy territory.

Thanks in part to PBS’ hit show Poldark, U.S. travelers are discovering the scenic U.K. peninsula where it’s filmed. Head there yourself and you’ll find centuries-old sites commingling with chic new hotels, cultural diversions, and Michelin-starred restaurants.

A Timeline of How Your Stay Has Changed in 200 Years

Exploring the future of the American grocery store.

As I quickly discover on a recent five-night Mediterranean voyage, you don’t just board Regent’s new Seven Seas Explorer — billed as "The Most Luxurious Ship Ever Built" — you make an entrance. And, when you do, you feel like you’ve really arrived.

Writer Andrew Sessa cycles (and eats) his way through this spellbinding Italy region some call the next Tuscany. You'll want to follow in his bike tracks.

Italy’s supreme comfort
food takes on such an astounding variety of forms and flavors that one chef spent five years mastering all of them. Here, she shares her favorites.