John Wogan

2 months ago | travelandleisure.com | John Wogan

The exterior facade and garden of Collegio alla Querce in Florence, Italy. Credit: Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Resorts CollectionAuberge Resorts' first property in Italy delivers big on several fronts, and it has a warm and friendly staff. The hotel’s location means you get the best of both worlds: you're removed from the bustling tourist zones of Florence, but close enough to easily visit sites like the Uffizi Galleries, the Duomo, Palazzo Pitti, and the Mercato Centrale.

2 months ago | 1stdibs.com | John Wogan

Joseph Christian Leyendecker was a towering figure of the golden age of American illustration, which roughly spanned the 1880s to the 1930s. Leyendecker — who went professionally by his initials, J.C. — was best known for his prolific work with The Saturday Evening Post. An artist and commercial illustrator, he produced 322 covers for the magazine between 1899 and 1943.

Mar 25, 2025 | travelandleisure.com | John Wogan

Exterior of the CASCADA Thermal Springs + Hotel in the Alberta Arts District of Portland. Photo: Jeremy Bitterman/Courtesy of CASCADA Thermal Springs + Hotel Cascada Thermal Springs + HotelPortland, Oregon’s largest hydrothermal spa, with five underground pools of varying temperatures, plus a hammam-inspired steam room and dry sauna. 100 minimalist guest rooms, outfitted with sustainably sourced timber ceilings, kitchens, and washer/dryers.

Mar 23, 2025 | 1stdibs.com | John Wogan

“I want a home to be well-designed, I want it to be beautiful, but more than anything I want it to provide peace,” Atlanta-based designer Beth Webb writes in the introduction to her latest book, Embracing Beauty: Serene Spaces for Living, which Rizzoli recently published. And indeed, Webb, who founded her design studio more than two decades ago, has built a sterling reputation for creating soothing interiors that calm nerves frayed by the often frenetic contemporary world.

Mar 14, 2025 | afar.com | John Wogan

Four Seasons Resort O‘ahu at Ko Olina is on the island’s western coast. Courtesy of Four Seasons Resort O‘ahu at Ko Olina For O‘ahu-bound travelers seeking a quieter side of the Hawaiian island, the Four Seasons Resort O‘ahu at Ko Olina is one of the best options.