A shot of religion in the Holy Land
Purim is a holiday celebration like no other
Asia-Pacific high budget: Bali, Indonesia
You will want to stay a full two weeks in Bali, where they believe in Tri Hita Karana, a three-pronged life balance philosophy: harmony with God, harmony with fellow humans and harmony with nature. Start your stay at The Villas Bali Seminyak with a jet lag remedy, complete with peppermint-infused foot bath. (They also often offer massages at their Prana Spa as booking bonuses, so be sure to ask.) Bali is hot-hot-hot all year long, so pack your sunscreen.
Asia Pacific low budget: Phuket, Thailand
The “Thai massage” is such a staple that you will find it on spa menus around the world. But in Phuket, in southern Thailand, you can try to find the best one — a task that is neither a hardship on your body nor your wallet. Even at the spas affiliated with high-end US chain hotels, like the Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort and Spa, you will pay considerably less than you would elsewhere. The rainy season in Phuket is long, but it stays very warm and relatively dry between November and April. You will want to spend at least a week.
Business trip: Denver 
Four apps encourage smarter detours 
Are the French really arrogant? 
Navigating Laos’ treacherous roads 
Our favourite images of the week 
Top 10 North American gardens 
A salty offering to Polish saints 
Cuba, the Caribbean’s wild island 
A night at Paris’ museums 
Alfresco flicks with a twist in NYC 
Walk with the locals in Mumbai 
Berlin’s Carnival of Cultures 
Mini guide to culture in Seville 
Love, war and Philly cheesesteak 
Save time and money at Disney 
El Salvador rises from the ashes 
On the road: Kanda Festival, Japan 
Living in... historical cities 