Travel and Leisure

2018 ESSENCE Festival Line-Up Announced

ESSENCE wants you to grab your squad and plan your trip as it announces its exhilarating initial talent line-up for…
A Break From the Norm: The Julia | Miami, Fla.

It’s not difficult to be sold on a weekend, just minutes from the ocean in South Beach Miami. Add to…
Power Restored But Travel Woes Ahead at Atlanta Airport

Power was restored at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport just after midnight this morning, but travelers are being advised to check…
The Henderson Beach Resort and Spa: Buffed and Polished to Perfection

The recent opening of The Henderson Beach Resort and Spa in Destin, Fla., sets a new bar for the Emerald Coast’s…
Pure Vida: “Never formulaic, just perceptive. Like family.”

There’s little to nothing on the 30-minute drive from the airport to Costa Rica’s Papagayo peninsula to which the Pacific…
WEEKENDER: Amicalola State Park & Lodge’s Zipline Adventure

  When I was first invited to try out Amicalola State Park & Lodge’s zipline canopy tour in Dawsonville, Ga.,…
The Caribbean, After Dark

Set against an inky canvas with stars galore, Jamaica, St. Lucia and St. Barths all pulsate much differently at night…
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami Gets It Right

The idea of stateside travel locales that make you feel transported abroad … Yes, to this. And The Ritz-Carlton Key…
Social Media Handles Now Under Scrutiny for Travelers

In an apparent attempt to proactively screen for potential terrorist and terrorist activity, the federal government including various customs offices…
Living Well: Spa Day

First, set your intention. What do you intend to feel today? What needs healing? Or as meditation practitioner Tara Brach…
Enter A “LUMA State of Mind” With Times Square’s Newest Hotel

Looking to get away for the weekend? New York City is always a good idea and LUMA Hotel Times Square…
Atlanta Cops Travel to Murdered New York Cops’ Funeral

The Atlanta Police Department was represented at the funeral of murdered New York Police officer Rafael Ramos on Saturday. The photos…
After Botching Ebola, WHO to Pick New Africa Boss

LONDON (AP) — After acknowledging that it bungled the response to the biggest Ebola outbreak in history, the World Health…
Women of Excellence 2018