Candice Rainey
Candice Rainey is a contributing editor to Condé Nast Traveler.
Candice Rainey is a contributing editor to Condé Nast Traveler. Previously, Ms. Rainey served as the executive editor of Conde Nast Traveler; as deputy editor of Elle from 2007 to 2012 and as the deputy editor of Details magazine from 2013 to 2015. Ms. Rainey began her career in journalism at GQ in 2003 and left as an associate editor in 2007. Her writing has appeared in Condé Nast Traveler, Elle, GQ, Details, The New York Times, WSJ Magazine, Marie Claire, Wired, and Men’s Journal.
Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa
This is the place to stay if you're heading to the Atacama.
In Northern New Mexico, the Desert's Striking Beauty Is on Full Display in the Winter
The storied region, which has attracted generations of artists, is still a hotbed of creativity—as well as a great place to ski.
The Best Ski Resorts in Utah
Some of the best skiing in the world is only 45 minutes away from Salt Lake City International Airport.
In Alta, Utah, a One-of-a-Kind Mother-Daughter Bonding Experience
Why I cajoled my daughter into taking a trip to one of my favorite ski destinations.
I Deserve This: Saving For An Epic Family Trip That May Not Happen for Years
In our new column, I Deserve This, writer and former Condé Nast Traveler editor Candice Rainey explains why she can't get a safari in Africa out of her head.
I Hate Traveling Solo—And I’m Totally Okay With That
To really experience a place, I need someone to share it with.
What It's Like to Ski With an Olympian
An exclusive program at Utah's Deer Valley Resort lets you get schooled by a world-class athlete.
Road Trip Through Portugal's Wine Country—With My Mom
One writer discovers the pains and triumphs of a European road trip—and that Google Maps isn't half bad.
The Colorado Ranch Retreat That Gives You a Real Taste of Cowboy Life
At Ranchlands, you can learn to move herds, rope calves, and mend fences while also maybe doing your part to save the American West—and yourself.
Miami's Newest Must-See Museum
You’re already going for Art Basel—and for institutions like the Bass, the Frost, MOCA, and PAMM—but you’ll want to add this newcomer to your can’t-miss list.
Visit the Met's Rei Kawakubo Show in NYC—and Make a Day of It
Check out the designer's avant-garde fashion and then see Cindy Sherman's self portraits at Mnuchin Gallery.
What to Do in Germantown, Nashville's Hottest Neighborhood
Beyond the bachelorette parties and honky-tonks, find a neighborhood you'll never want to leave.
Why Portillo in the Chilean Andes Should Be Your Next Ski Trip
Portillo is on every serious skier’s bucket list, but this resort in the middle of the Chilean Andes is more like sleepaway camp for adults who also love pisco sours, teatime, and staying put.
How to Spend 3 Days in Los Angeles
It’s not impossible to pull off that culture/food/beach trifecta on your next trip to the city (without flatlining in traffic)—it just takes NASA-like precision.
Plan Now, Go Now: November Trip Ideas From Our Editors
Whether you're trying to do something last minute or looking ahead, here's what we've got on the books.
Gold List 2016: A European Ski Lodge in America's Heartland
Condé Nast Traveler deputy editor Candice Rainey reminisces on the magic of one of her favorite resorts: Deer Valley's Stein Eriksen Lodge.
How to Ski Six of Utah's Best Mountains in One Day
As development begins to turn this top ski destination into a mega-mountain, it's getting easier and easier to take on all the slopes at once.
Utah's Pristine Ski Slopes Face Major Development
As a couple of high-profile deals begin to turn Utah into a mega-mountain mecca, a former local tries to imagine what that might look like.
Utah Ski
Deputy editor Candice Rainey, who grew up in Utah's powder-drenched mountains, shows us around this unsung ski mecca.
1 Hotels: Making Sustainability Sexy Since 2015
Starwood CEO Barry Sternlicht’s new passion project, 1 Hotels, goes green in style in Miami and New York.