Christina Bohnstengel

From small buildings to whole cities and the nature that surrounds them, UNESCO World Heritage protects our shared cultural legacy.

The most stunning libraries around the world are shrines to the printed word and more.

Its world-renowned beaches, electric nightlife, Latin flavor, and cosmopolitan vibe are a magnet for jet-setters the world over.

From roller coasters to nature adventures, artsy shops to seafood spots, there is an ocean of attractions on the family-friendly isle of Galveston, Texas.

An estimated 97,000 guests attended nearly 300 events over 11 days in Palm Springs, California. The occasion luring lovers of aesthetics to the desert: Modernism Week, a biannual celebration of mid-century architecture and design.

The Galapagos are a study in the beauty and wonder of Mother Nature. A remote archipelago 600 miles west of Ecuador, the cluster of islands is a near-perfect habitat for a unique cauldron of 1,900 species found nowhere else on Earth.

Martinique is a "trés magnifique" bit of France on the southeastern edge of the Caribbean archipelago. Thanks to the refreshing, steady trade winds, Martinique is a fascinating land of eternal summer.

Mark Twain once said, “You can go to heaven if you want. I’d rather stay in Bermuda.” The sophisticated British overseas territory, with art galleries, craft markets, and historic fortresses, is as rich in culture as it is in natural beauty—with a whole lot of pink.

Cayo Hueso. The End of the Road. Margaritaville. Fantasy Island. The Conch Republic. All of Key West’s many names evoke images of swaying palm trees, ice-cold beverages, and a laid-back island lifestyle. There’s something for everyone here: a colorful history, vibrant arts community, cute boutiques, fabulous food, legendary watering holes, the only living coral barrier reef in North America, and a captivating kaleidoscope of wildlife—on land, at sea, and especially on Duval Street.

As Miamians, our appetite for entertainment can be quite insatiable. We have been catered to and coddled to such an extent that nothing short of novel creative genius will impress us anymore. Thankfully, the powers that be heeded our call to raise the bar on what constitutes the good life, and luxury boutique hotels, sexy supper clubs, and international dining venues have risen up like shining beacons of pleasure.

In the 1990s we balanced our “chi.” Today we are unlocking our “kinan.” Best to go about such an important task at a world-renowned spa that bears the same name. Depending on whom you ask, the Mayan term “kinan” either means “the source of life,” or “healing energy of the sun.” Regardless, the mission at Kinan Spa at Maroma Resort is to tend to your spirit. Private gardens, outdoor pavilion rooms, a Zen garden, and a rooftop tower treatment room with 360-degree views are the design specs to help you transform.

Last week we took you on a field trip to the "Haute 5 Cultural Institutions in San Francisco," based on recommendations from readers like Roberta Economidis, Richard Baumbart, John Conover, and Pat Kuleto. Today, we are revisiting the answers that the VIPs of San Fran provided on their Haute Secrets Insider’s Guide to the City and touring the historical institutions that formed the foundation of the city.

For the 2016–17 sailing season, Celebrity Cruises is rocking the globe, sending its fleet of modern luxury cruise ships to exotic, far-flung ports of call on all seven continents. Stopping for the first time at new ports in New Zealand, Denmark, Iceland, Japan, Thailand, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates, the world is yours to explore. The only question is: where do you want to go next?