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Debra Kamin

From Trauma Healers to In-House Psychologists, Hotels Are Increasingly Catering to Travelers' Mental Health

The stress of the pandemic prompted a spike in demand for mental health services—and as the need continues to climb, hotels are responding with beefed-up staff and programming.

All the Ways to Fly Private, Starting at $100 Per Flight

A primer on the companies, price points, and services available for flying private and semi-private.

Family Travel Experiences Catering to Your Kid’s Latest Obsession, From Dinosaur Digs to Rocket Launches

Plan a vacation that lets your young ones live out their ultimate fantasies.

The Restaurants, Hotels, and Art Spaces Making Hollywood Vibrant Again

Like baggy jeans and crop tops, once-shunned Hollywood is undeniably cool once more.

At the St. Regis Punta Mita, an Eye-Opening Sexual Wellness Retreat Is the Latest Draw

As we emerge from the pandemic, self-care remains at the center of our vacation needs—and for many, that includes sexual wellness.

The Best Things to Do in Oceanside, California, From Surf Lessons to Baja-Inspired Tasting Menus

This lesser-known San Diego County gem is finally having its moment. 

The Best Things to Do in Las Vegas With Kids

From kid-friendly culinary exploits to wildlife and educational exhibits, Las Vegas is a sleeper hit for little ones.

On a Road Trip Through Israel, Finding Flavors at Their Source

In the place where her father and forefathers were born, one writer experiences what she loves most about Israel: its food. 

Getting to Know My Late Father Through His Travel Journals

For writer Debra Kamin, her father's travel journals are an opportunity to see a complicated person in a new light.

London’s First Centurion Lounge Is Now Open at Heathrow Airport

 The new location has an art gallery, craft cocktails, and a tea cart.

As Travel Returns, Wellness Retreats Are Focusing on a Major Luxury: Sleep

Programs dedicated to improving sleep aren’t new—but travelers’ need for them is more acute than ever. 

San Diego’s Barrio Logan Remains a Stronghold of Chicano Culture

Consider this your guide to the neighborhood's best craft beer, street art, and artisan goods. 

Can We Take a Family Vacation If Our Kids Haven’t Received the COVID-19 Vaccine Yet?

In our Ethical Traveler advice column, we tackle the tricky moral dilemmas and questions that arise when traveling during a pandemic.

This Stretch of Tel Aviv’s King George Street Has It All, from Falafel to Footwear

It’s one of the city’s best-kept secrets.

These Cities Are Becoming Much More Pedestrian-Friendly

Athens, Auckland, and more are prioritizing bike and walking lanes as they reopen to travelers after COVID-19.

My Government-Mandated Quarantine at a Five-Star Hotel

From no housekeeping to door-drop meals, it's an altogether different experience.