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| Travel Newsletter
We're drawn to hotels that feel intentional—places where architecture, landscape, and atmosphere align. This week, we're looking south and beyond. From Maui's eastern shoreline to the Caribbean and the Riviera Maya, these five hotels share one thing in common: warmth, open air, and a pace that feels far removed from February in the Northeast. | |  | | Casa De Campo La Romana, Dominican Republic Casa De Campo has the scale of a small town. You don't just check in—you start navigating. Guests move around by golf cart, passing the marina, the golf courses, the equestrian fields. Some stay in villas with their own staff; others settle into suites closer to the main hub. There's always something happening, but it never feels frantic. You can play Teeth of the Dog in the morning and end the day somewhere quiet near the water. It's large, yes—but surprisingly easy to make your own.  |  | | HΔna Maui Resort HΔna, Maui, HI Getting to HΔna is part of the experience. The road curves, the landscape thickens, and the rest of Maui starts to feel distant. The resort sits above a rocky stretch of coastline, not a polished beach. That's the appeal. Rooms are spaced out, the air smells faintly of rain and salt, and mornings begin with waves instead of alarms. Meals are straightforward and local. The spa leans into traditional Hawaiian practices without overexplaining them. You come here to slow down—and the setting does most of the work.  |  | | Viceroy Riviera Maya Playa del Carmen, Mexico Viceroy Riviera Maya hides in plain sight. The entrance is understated, the villas tucked into thick greenery. Each one has a plunge pool, but what you notice first is the quiet. Jungle sounds, filtered light, wooden walkways underfoot. It feels private without being isolating. The beach stretches wide and pale beyond the palms. You can venture out to Playa del Carmen's ruins or cenotes nearby, but many guests don't rush. The rhythm here is unhurried, and the layout makes it easy to disappear for a while.  |  | | La Valise Mazunte Mazunte, Mexico La Valise Mazunte is a hidden gem perched above Oaxaca's Pacific shores. The property sits high on a cliff inside a protected stretch of coastline. The architecture follows the land rather than reshaping it. Doors slide open and the Pacific fills the room. Some days the tide creeps high against the rocks; other days a strip of beach reappears. Evenings are quiet except for the wind and surf. Guests fill their time with small rituals—yoga at sunset, mezcal tastings, long walks—but the main event is the view.  |  | | The Local, St. Augustine St. Augustine, FL The Local feels more like a well-kept roadside motel than a polished boutique hotel—and that's intentional. It's small, just 20 rooms, and within easy reach of St. Augustine's historic streets and nearby beaches. You can walk to live music, bike to the water, and be back at the pool before dark. Rooms are simple and comfortable, with a retro Florida nod that doesn't try too hard. It's not flashy. It's convenient, easygoing, and exactly where you need it to be.  | | Interested in advertising in this newsletter? | |
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