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Sandals® Resorts is where you experience the Caribbean the way it’s meant to be — worries left behind, days shaped by nothing but the schedule of the sun. Across eight island destinations, our adults-only, all-inclusive resorts are set on beaches you’ll want to linger on: Jamaica’s lush north coast, Saint Lucia’s sparkling blue views, Grenada’s quiet coves, Curaçao’s vivid reefs, and the jewel-bright shores of Saint Vincent and The Grenadines. Each destination has its own personality and its own path to relaxation. Some guests explore every resort on every island. Others fall in love with just one. Here, all-inclusive means the freedom to follow your day wherever it leads. Wake when you want. Drift from beach to pool to spa. Let the world stay wonderfully out of reach. Or keep…

LESLIE PARISEAU WRITER In the Right Hands, page 44 IG @lesliepariseau Writer Leslie Pariseau’s trip to India spanned eight flights over 12 days. Touring block-print, weaving, and embroidery studios afforded her a closer look at how women are reviving handicraft traditions throughout the country. Seeing the textiles created with such intention, especially in the state of Rajasthan, gave Pariseau a new perspective. The mundanity of these items is also what makes them profound to her: “They cover your body, and they’re the most intimate things you could carry with you.” MARK HARRIS ILLUSTRATOR The Shadow on the Trail, page 102 IG @mrkhrrs_ Philadelphia-based illustrator Mark Harris has been practicing art for 25 years, specializing for more than a decade in collage—an ideal medium for conveying the layered history contributing writer…

LAST THANKSGIVING, I traveled with my husband and two daughters to northeastern Italy. I deliberately chose late November to visit, because I knew the region would be relatively free of other tourists (and I revel in moody weather). I booked an apartment in Venice’s Cannaregio neighborhood to get a feel for how people live in a place so dependent on—and challenged by—tourism. We shopped at the local grocer and outdoor markets and walked many miles daily, venturing to the outer islands by vaporetto. I made only a few bookings ahead of time: train tickets to Trieste and Padua for day trips; a handful of midday restaurant reservations. The cadence was less frenetic than on some of our other family vacations, when I’d tried to pack too much in. Though I…

1. Oi Sympetheroi At this compact grocery store, owner Thanos Vrettakis sells some of the top small-batch food items in Greece—everything from Ikarian wine to Volaki cheese from Andros. Snag a seat at one of the two barstools by the open storefront window for a local draft beer. Stournari 14 2. Behold Theman Excellent coffee, a spacious De Stijl–influenced interior, and vegan banana bread make this artistic café one of the busiest in the city. Go anyway. Stournari 6 3. The Black Salami Microbakery Occupying an old carpentry workshop, the Black Salami draws crowds for its limited sourdough loaves (100 per day) and housemade sandwiches with a Greek twist. The moussaka sandwich—beef ragu, béchamel, crispy matchstick potatoes, and roasted eggplant—is a crowd favorite, available seasonally. Zoodochou Pigis 71 4. Tanini…

In Louisiana, the call of the wild is a full-on symphony. With over 7,000 miles of coastline and 21 state parks, you’ll find more fishing spots, scenic trails, and wildlife species than you can count. Drift through coastal marshes, complex canals, swamps lined with thousand-year-old cypress trees, or even the open waters of the Gulf. Navigate incredible trail systems on foot or by bike. Pitch a tent and camp under the stars at a scenic campground, or park your RV in the perfect spot. “Sportsman’s Paradise” is more than a slogan; it’s a time-tested truth. Enjoying the outdoors isn’t limited to sports and recreation. There are so many other ways to enjoy the state’s scenic beauty, including sculpture gardens, historic homes, outdoor concert series, and all sorts of incredible festivals. Everyone…

STUNNING WATERWAYS Cypress-filled swamps. Rivers, bayous, and marshes. The Gulf. Louisiana offers endless opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and more. Drift across vast spaces like the 2,700-acre lake at Poverty Point Reservoir, or wind your way through extensive river trails like those at Lake Fausse Pointe State Park. The Sabine River and Toro Creek offer sandy beaches for pleasant stops. Anglers can go after bass in Toledo Bend – the South’s largest man-made lake – or chase amberjack off the coast near towns like Hopedale. You can book guides around popular freshwater lakes and rivers, and throughout the Atchafalaya Basin region. Offshore charters can be found in coastal destinations like Venice, Grand Isle, and Cocodrie. BIRDS OF A FEATHER With distinct landscapes and abundant wetlands, Louisiana is a haven for…