Most travelers don’t use the words “luxury” and “family” in the same sentence, but at Purity Spring Resort in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, the two words come together as naturally as cookies and milk.

Ski right out the door and onto the gondola at Loon Mountain Club, in the heart of New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Or curl up in front of the fireplace with a good book, swim a few laps in the heated pool, luxuriate in the spa and forget the snowy landscapes outside.

Potsdam, just outside the German capital of Berlin, fairly gleams with restored glory as it celebrates the 300th birthday of Frederick the Great in 2012.

Without overdoing the Yuletide theme, Christmas Farm Inn keeps the holiday spirit year round, celebrating the simple joys of life each day. Spacious guest rooms and fine country dining welcome guests in all seasons.

In an art-filled get-away, we admire one of Boston’s great art museums, the latest work of one of the world’s greatest architects, and return to a hotel with its own museum of contemporary art.

What to give a frequent traveler that he or she doesn’t already have? The best bet is to learn about new products before they do. Start with these four indispensable travel accessories.

Finding the right presents for traveling family and friends is tricky. With luggage allowances diminishing, most who travel want to be sure each thing they carry is really worth its weight and size. Here are my favorite new travel products.

Food meets art, and style meets pop culture in the luscious new book, Menu Design in America. I want to hang this book on my dining room wall and turn a new page every day!

Having lost count of how many separate chargers - each with its cord wrapped around it - I carry in my briefcase when I travel, I decided to do something about it. IDAPT Charging Station to the rescue.

A stylish jacquard Abrigo Luxury Coat Bag solves the problem of traveling with a winter coat.