by Grace Bugin | Jan 7, 2026 | Culture, Family, Featured, Shopping, Sightseeing, Travel
Nestled in the heart of the Caribbean, Puerto Rico offers much more than picturesque beaches and crystal-clear waters. This unincorporated territory of the United States is a cultural gem, blending centuries of indigenous, Spanish, African, and American influences...
by Grace A. Capobianco | Oct 21, 2025 | Culture, Travel
Photo: Grace A. Capobianco Reprint DOWNTOWN Summer 2024 DOWNTOWN is further expanding its international travel and lifestyle coverage. We will be kicking things off with our new section, PASSPORT. In our Fall 2024 issue, we’ll be exploring Portugal, where our...
by Grace A. Capobianco | Oct 21, 2025 | Culture, Europe, Travel
Photgraphy by Harry Andre Aubrey de Lavenu Reprint DOWNTOWN Summer 2024 THE SOUTHERN COAST OF PORTUGAL, PARTICULARLY THE ALGARVE REGION, is renowned for its stunning beaches. Among these coastal paradises, the beaches of Vale do Lobo stand out as true gems of natural...
by Sabrina Little | Oct 20, 2025 | Architecture, Culture, Design, Featured, Living, Outdoor, Sightseeing, Travel
Casa Aviv and Casa Shalva in Tulum’s Aldea Zama offer inspiring getaway sanctuaries of design fusing nature and architecture. By Sabrina Little Photography courtesy of LocoLuxury Reprint DOWNTOWN Summer 2025 issue Tucked within the lush jungles of Tulum’s Aldea Zama,...
by Linda Sheridan | Aug 25, 2025 | Business, Travel
Featured in print in DOWNTOWN Summer 2025. Photos courtesy of The Lake Estate on Winnisquam The Lake Estate on Winnisquam is poised to become your next great escape, a destination resort that is a return to old world charm, in a location that still offers small town...
by Brynn Theurer | Jun 2, 2025 | Travel
It’s officially summer time, and who doesn’t love a day trip to the local beach in the hot summer sun? Before hitting the sand for a new tan or the waves for a swim, make sure your bag is packed with all the important beach day essentials. Canvas Tote Bag...