Just Back From: Curaçao

CURAÇAO – What's the local speciality? Iguana stew. We did not partake. Any surprises? The biting bug population wasn't nearly at the level my wife dreaded. It's worse in Brooklyn.

Just Back From: Bonaire

BONAIRE, Dutch Antilles – I didn't snorkel even though it's one of the best snorkeling and diving spots in the world! How could I have missed that? I'm afraid I was too relaxed.

Being and Nothingness in Umbria

UMBRIA, Italy – If you were lucky enough to have a friend who loaned you her house in Italy, your lazy and pizza-filled life would look like this.

Ask Fathom: Does This Trip Make Me Look Fat?

Dear Fathom: I travel a lot for business and the food options are abominable. How do I keep from turning into a fluorescent orange cheese curl?

Fathom Questionnaire: John Voigtmann

If I never return to Houston, it'll be too soon because I could never get rental car over the 26-lane highways in time to make the exits.

Just Back From: Muscat

MUSCAT – This was especially great: The people. Omanis are some of the most open people I have met. But this wasn't: The souk. It could have been a kiosk on Canal Street in New York City.

Just Back From: Palm Springs

PALM SPRINGS – We laid on the floor while a series of quartz crystal singing bowls keyed to the energy centers of the body were played. It's like mental floss for your brain.

Eye Candy: GoldenEye

ORCABESSA, Jamaica – When Pavia went to GoldenEye, she couldn't stop taking pictures. It was a small attempt to capture a perfect tropical hideaway. Have a look.

Just Back From: GoldenEye, Jamaica

ORACABESSA, Jamaica – Kick it island-style at GoldenEye, and you'll leave feeling irie. Doctor Lipman's orders.

Fathom Questionnaire: Dr. Frank Lipman

Always in carry-on: My acupuncture needles and probiotics. Everywhere I go, I check out the local music stores (now disappearing), beaches (I'm a beach bum), and gyms.

I travel for the Chill