THE COMPASS

In this week’s Compass, discover the charming Spanish villages untrammeled by mass tourism, check in to hotels bringing you back to the Wild West, and get inspired by our roundup of the best state park alternatives to crowded national parks!

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The picturesque Spanish villages that tourists haven't found—yet

Once known as the Kingdom of Aragon, this region in the foothills of the Pyrenees has managed to evade mass tourism despite its medieval castles and cathedrals, endless vineyards, and Mediterranean sunsets.

PHOTOGRAPH BY LAUREN BREEDLOVE

Need a burnout break? Consider an all-inclusive resort.

Originally designed as a budget-friendly escape, the concept of the all-inclusive resort is gaining in popularity again as exhausted travelers look to indulge in the luxury of doing nothing.

PHOTOGRAPH BY CELESTE SLOMAN

A celebration of color

Known as “The Pink City,” the vibrant, dusty-pink and terracotta-hued capital of Rajasthan is a sensory overload of color—red spices in copper pots and strings of rich yellow marigolds adorn green-tiled city gates. But this celebration of color is more than just aesthetic—it is woven into the very fabric of this energetic city.

Join Bvlgari Global Brand Ambassador Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Bvlgari Jewelry Creative and Gem Buyer Director Lucia Silvestri as they explore the city of Jaipur and select the gems that will make their way into the new Bvlgari High Jewelry collection.

TRAVEL IDEAS FOR HISTORY LOVERS

PHOTOGRAPH BY MIKE VER SPRILL/SHUTTERSTOCK

8 underrated state parks that deliver the awe without the crowds

Less famous but just as unforgettable, these state parks showcase iconic landscapes without the long lines at America’s national parks.

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