If “read more” is at the top of your 2026 resolutions list, give yourself a pat on the back — you’re already well on your way and we’re happy you’re here. Whether you take a resolutions approach or are better suited to setting softer “intentions,” the New Year is an opportunity to shake things up and better align with the best version of yourself.
Fittingly, Artful Living is stepping out in new ways, too. We’re excited to introduce our new Wellness section. Starting with our annual Travel issue, we’ll be bringing you content centered on all things related to a healthy lifestyle, focusing on ways to better our minds, bodies and spirits. And what’s a healthy lifestyle without a few flights booked and out-of-office dates penciled into the calendar? Lucky for you, these pages are your one-stop shop for travel inspiration, too.
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To trigger a feeling of wanderlust, we’ve curated a collection of jet-setting stories set in destinations both near and far. In “Resort Runners,” Robyne Robinson tells the tales of three women making waves in the luxury hospitality sector. In “Worthy Indulgence,” David Coggins shares five men’s style staples worth the investment; there’s just something about shopping while exploring a new city that feels oh so enticing. In “Salt of the Earth,” Bonnie Pop showcases the earth-friendly resorts leading the charge in regenerative hospitality. And in “Next Level Luxury,” Marisa Petrarca uncovers what luxury travel really means today.
Inspired by the 2026 Winter Olympics taking place this season in Italy, our main feature, “The Cold Standard” written by Ashlea Halpern, is a luxury guide to the crème de la crème of winter sports destinations. From cross-country skiing in Big Sky, Montana, to snowboarding in Chilean Patagonia, we cover the ultimate spots across the globe to indulge in icy pursuits — no matter your skill level. And for those who prefer to enjoy the snow-capped slopes with a crisp glass of bubbly in one hand and a generous scoop of caviar in the other, we offer the very best in après-ski offerings, too.
I can’t lie — editing this content, I racked up quite the number of Google Flights searches. My travel bug is fully activated, and I hope after reading this issue that yours is, too. I’m manifesting on-time arrivals and seat upgrades for each and every one of us!
Safe travels,
Lexi Sunberg, Executive Editor
