THE COMPASS

In this week’s Compass: The quintessential American vacation is at one of the original dude ranches, where to find the best butter in France, and this sustainable island paradise is the crown jewel of the South Pacific. Plus, we rounded up trips to Canada that will help you see the Great White North like never before.

This Wyoming dude ranch is an iconic slice of Americana

The historic Darwin Ranch is one of the oldest, most remote working guest ranches in the country—just don’t expect luxury.  

Where to find the best butter in France—a guide for foodie travelers

"With enough butter, anything is good," quipped Julia Child. Today's food lovers are just as smitten—and so is our writer, who set out on a quest across France to find the holy grail.

CANADA TRIPS 

Best of the World: How Fiji has become a sustainable island paradise in the South Pacific

With more than 300 islands to explore here, we’ve got your guide to the best times to visit, where to stay—from resorts to villages—and how to partake in the island’s famed “Loloma Hour.”

Today’s newsletter was edited and curated by Sidney Madden and produced by Alisher Egamov.

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