Word of Mouth: San Juan

Puerto Rico and its bounty of historic sites, stunning coastlines and friendly locals

As soon as you touch down in San Juan, warm vibes greet your face. From the sun beaming down to the super hospitable locals, Puerto Rico’s capital is a refreshing welcome to anyone escaping the winter doldrums or seeking to learn more about the city’s historic port, which was once the main gate for entering the New World. Americans don’t even need a passport to …

Beresheet Hotel

Our trip to the otherworldly property built within Ramon Crater in Israel's Negev Desert

By Andrea Dicenzo The most stunning element to behold at the Beresheet Hotel is the view. While the staff will be eager to point this out to guests, the architecture and design of the structure reveals it first. The surrounding vista is of utmost importance to the design of Beresheet Hotel, a luxury property built directly into a cliff overlooking Israel’s beautiful and otherworldly Negev …

Word of Mouth: Jerusalem

The ancient city of Jerusalem is filled with treasures new and old

By Andrea Dicenzo In the ancient city of Jerusalem, a new breed of creative minds are transforming this religious mecca into a cultural springboard deserving of its own pilgrims. The city holds the title of the most touristed city in Israel, with most of the visitors arriving to pay tribute to one of the city’s three major religions that proclaim the city as holy—Judaism, Christianity …