Katherine Alex Beaven

2 weeks ago | smithsonianmag.com | Katherine Alex Beaven

The first-ever direct flights from the United States to Greenland will give tourists easier access to the island’s history, culture and natural wonders Few places are home to as many superlative natural features and contrasts as Greenland, an island 80 percent covered in ice, marked by near-pristine wilderness with a silence so absolute it feels infinite.

2 months ago | vinepair.com | Katherine Alex Beaven

This Earth Month, sip your way to a more sustainable future by helping to plant up to 100,000 trees, thanks to Redwood Empire Whiskey. For the entire month of April, the Redwood Empire Whiskey Shake, Pour & Plant initiative will plant one tree for every cocktail sold, in partnership with Trees for the Future. Crafted in Northern California with the beauty of the region’s iconic redwood giants as a backdrop, Redwood Empire Whiskey distills its award-winning bourbon and rye whiskeys.

2 months ago | vinepair.com | Katherine Alex Beaven

Cristalino is the latest up-and-coming ultra-premium tequila offering taking North America by storm. With the crystal- clear appearance of a silver tequila and the complex flavor profile of a well-aged añejo, cristalino tequila is challenging expectations and perceptions of tequila expressions across the industry.

Jan 21, 2025 | lonelyplanet.com | Katherine Alex Beaven

The tourism industry as we know it only arrived in Mexico a century or so ago. Yet some of the country’s most popular draws for contemporary travelers have been hundreds of thousands of years in the making. Cenotes take shape over thousands of years as rainwater seeps into the bedrock below the surface. As it pools and seeks its own level, the water creates underwater lakes or rivers, complete with hidden passageways and caves carved in the limestone.

Dec 1, 2024 | fodors.com | Katherine Alex Beaven

Areas with smaller ports don't see many tourists. Japan is a country of contrasts that continuously ranks high on travel lists as tourists seek to experience a slice of its cutting-edge modernity, rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and superlative cuisine. Recently, tourism has reached a fever pitch. A growing number of flight routes and the best exchange rates against the yen in nearly forty years have made Japan more accessible and more affordable than ever—and travelers have taken notice.