Elissa Polls

Destinations Truly exceptional people, places, and things we experienced this year. I experienced many joys on Easter Island — from wild horses roaming my resort grounds to visiting the island’s iconic moai statues in the midst of a biblical sunrise rainstorm. But what I will never forget are the sunsets. Every night, I stepped outside my room at Nayara Hangaroa and walked a few feet to the island’s precipice, a steep volcanic cliff giving way to jagged rocks and a vast ocean expanse.

The WOW district, just steps outside the Yeatman, opened in 2020 and houses six museums that celebrate different areas and industries of Portugal. Before WOW’s construction, the space was used as a port-wine storage facility. The museums are great for families and adults and offer an array of experiences. My two personal favorites were the wine school and the chocolate experience.

’TIS THE SEASON to dine. For me, this month is always a toss-up between eating at home or dining out. If you’ve been tasked with holiday meal preparation, you’ll want to take every opportunity to escape your kitchen — and those pesky dishes that just won’t wash themselves. But is there anything cozier than a quiet meal at home on a cold night?