The coronavirus travel lockdowns of the past year inspired us to start exploring the art, architecture and history of our own city, L.A., including a hike to the Hollywood Sign and tasting wines made right in Downtown Los Angeles.

Discover the vision and innovative design process behind two low-footprint luxury lodges, one on Costa Rica’s Papagayo Peninsula and the other on distant Christmas Island.

Sometimes the most relaxing place to travel is nowhere at all.