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Summer travel treats.

A perfect massage in the middle of an NYC escape, an alfresco spritz, a private view of the Roman Forum – it doesn’t take much to make our day. We’ve got the scoop on achieving all these things below, plus a playlist you have to hear to believe.

A woman stands facing an abstract painting at NYC’s Museum of Modern Art.

Where to Find Serenity in the City That Never Sleeps

Five aperitivo bottles on a tile countertop, surrounded by fresh oranges.

Kick Off Spritz Season with These Italian Aperitivos

Red-and-white-striped patio chairs and black tables on Hotel de Russie’s rooftop terrace in Rome.

How to Do Rome the Right Way

A villa at Fairmont Heritage Place Mayakoba faces the beach, surrounded by the Riviera Maya’s greenery.

The Future of Hotels, according to One Industry Exec

Red floral wallpaper and pink and red furnishings at Amalie, a patisserie at Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski.

One of Germany’s Most Storied Hotels Reopens after a Monumental Renovation

Dondra Ritzenthaler, wearing a black turtleneck, smiles at the camera.

Dondra Ritzenthaler, the newly appointed CEO of Azamara Cruises, shares what she’s been loving lately.

Packing: My Barefoot Dreams jacket, because it’s soft and keeps me warm – but not too hot.

Reading: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth. It reminds me that it’s how we handle adversity – not talent or luck – that makes all the difference.

Listening: The podcast How to Fail with Elizabeth Day. It celebrates the things in life that didn’t go right the first time, and how our missteps can actually become lessons for success.

Dreaming of: Australia is next on my list. I’m going in February, when two of Azamara’s ships will be in Sydney Harbour at the same time. I’ve also always wanted to go cage diving with sharks, so I’ll finally get to do that down under.

NYC’s latest buzzy treat. A preview of the Centre Pompidou’s upcoming renovation. A playlist imagining the sound of pasta, created by Cristobal Tapia de Veer, composer of The White Lotus’ theme song. A new view of Norway – terrifying or thrilling? Dagne Dover’s luggage drop.

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