Hotel Villa La Palagina, Tuscany

A rustic, reasonably-priced escape among fields of Chianti

There are almost 9,000 square miles composing the Italian region of Tuscany. Much of the land remains dedicated to what one dreams can be found here: rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves. Perched atop a hill in the heart of Tuscany, only 40 minutes from Florence, Hotel Villa La Palagina provides an eagle-eye view of such landscapes while offering pleasant accommodations and a superb restaurant. …

The Pre-Trip Rituals of Frequent Fliers

Whether it consists of procrastinated packing, tucking in for an early night’s sleep, or staying up to answer emails, everyone has their own pre-trip ritual. The travel experts at Fathom recently surveyed several frequent fliers—including our own editor-in-chief Josh Rubin—to find out which tricks of the trade they had yet to uncover. Head to Fathom to learn how some of the most experienced travelers prep …

Touring Pioneertown, CA’s Idyllic Rancho V

How Airstream accommodations, large-scale art and a recording studio unite in the desert

With Palm Springs International Airport only a 40 minute drive away, it’s easy to place Rancho V on the map by way of that transportation hub. Unless, of course, you’ve heard of Pioneertown, CA. On Route 62 in the lush desert of the Yucca Valley, Pioneertown began in 1940s as an Old West motion-picture set, which actors actually lived in when not filming. Today, its …