On the Radar

What’s new and noteworthy — and next-level — in travel.

By Aimi Mayne

This Sailing’s a Secret

Are you up for a mystery at sea? Windstar Cruises has the ticket for spontaneous travelers with its first-ever President’s Mystery Cruise, departing in April 2025. Members and friends of the Windstar Yacht Club rewards program are invited to sail the eight-day round-trip voyage from Athens on Star Legend — with destinations revealed only 24 hours before docking.

Three Hot New Stays

THOMPSON PALM SPRINGS

California

Embrace the vintage delights of Palm Springs’ Design District with a stay at this mid-century modern oasis on splashy Palm Canyon Drive. Opening in September, the property will offer poolside cabanas that channel Rat Pack-era cool, as well as a HALL Napa Valley Tasting Room.

SANTO MINE OIA SUITES

Santorini, Greece

Oia’s adults-only getaway is the latest addition to the Santo Collection, featuring 37 suites with enchanting views over Santorini’s glistening Ammoudi Bay. Start your day with a floating breakfast experience in your private pool or Jacuzzi.

HOTEL AVIDEA

Lagundo, Italy

From floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the serene landscapes of northern Italy to the penetrating warmth of the spa’s infrared sauna, this luxury all-inclusive is designed for relaxation. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy alpine hikes to Texelgruppe Nature Park, horseback riding and bouldering.

In Search of Slumber

The number-one reason people are traveling this year is to rest and recharge — and that includes getting a good night’s sleep. This was the key finding in Hilton’s 2024 Trends Report, which revealed that travelers are prioritizing sleep in wellness travel, and that they rely on several conditions for quality shut-eye: the right soundtrack, earplugs to shut out noise and a good mattress. In answer to each, Hilton’s Motto properties feature rooms kitted out with smart technology, sound absorbers and premium mattresses.

Green Star!

At Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler, a destination restaurant in Brunico, Italy, chef Niederkofler’s approach to cuisine is to “cook the mountain.” His dishes showcase ingredients sourced from the surrounding Dolomites and it’s this commitment to sustainability that recently earned the restaurant, set in a refurbished 19th-century villa, a Michelin Green Star.

Memories for Keeps

Capture every extraordinary experience on your next trip with the Insta360 Ace Pro, the brand’s latest 8K-action waterproof camera. Co-engineered with Leica, it snaps 24 frames per second, which means that you can safely document every adventure — even the fast-paced ones. Insta360 Ace Pro, US$450, insta360.com