Jessica Puckett

Pensacola, Florida, is famous for its sugar-sand beaches and turquoise waters. But there’s a lot more than sun and surf that’s worth exploring in this charming coastal city: Just around the corner from its serene waterfront, Pensacola has a picturesque downtown that’s home to a thriving arts and culture scene.“We have beautiful beaches, but downtown Pensacola is a little separate from that and in my opinion, a hidden gem,” says Corey McKern, artistic director of the Pensacola Opera. “A vacation...

Wellness-minded travelers are often forced to decide between booking a vacation that is restorative and focused on well-being or a trip that is centered on having fun. But one all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean doesn’t force health-conscious travelers to choose.BodyHoliday in Saint Lucia focuses on rejuvenating guests’ minds, bodies, and spirits through a combination of relaxing wellness treatments, and a daily schedule that ensures guests stay active, connected, and have fun. The family-owne...

Increasingly, travelers throughout the U.S. are looking for meaningful ways to learn the stories of and engage in the cultures of Indigenous communities whose ancestral lands they’re visiting. Scottsdale, Arizona, is one destination that offers particularly enriching options for tourists to mindfully immerse themselves in the local Native American culture.There are 22 Native tribes in Arizona, including several with deep ancestral links to the Scottsdale area specifically. Two tribes, the Pima a...

It’s known for its white-sand beaches and calm turquoise waters, but Pensacola is so much more than a beach destination. In fact, its thriving arts and culture scene makes it a dream vacation spot for art lovers. Known as the “Festival City of the South,” Pensacola has many cultural events throughout the year for tourists to plan trips around, including Mural Fest, the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival, and the Pensacola Foo Foo Festival, all of which happen in November and showcase a wide range of...

In addition to iconic ports like Santorini and Mykonos, Windstar passengers will visit Greece’s smaller islands, like Patmos. Regarded by many as a sacred site, much of the island of Patmos is enshrined as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its significant biblical history. Travelers can visit the Grotto of St. John, where he is said to have recorded what became the Book of Revelations. Beyond its spiritual aspects, Patmos is a charming tangle of narrow stone alleyways that connect a hodge-podge o...