Where to go in 2021

New year, new you, same old place? Not so fast. The imminent rollout of vaccines and gradual reopening of borders gives us hope that 2021 will be a year to escape. You need it; so does the rest of the world. Take the British Virgin Islands. After its entire tourism economy got wiped out by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, it spent years ensuring that its five-star resorts would come back as standard-setters for glamour and resiliency. Then Covid-19 hit, right as they were ready to cut the ribbons on their long-awaited reopening. A bird's eye view of Rosewood Little Dix Bay. Source: Rosewood Little Dix Bay This year our annual travel guide focuses on places that desperately need tourism dollars—like the BVI—where you can get the restorative break you need while returning the favor to those around you. There are community-owned lodges in Kenya where international visitation is the lynchpin to the large-scale conservation of lions, elephants, and rhino. There are hotels setting new standards for sustainability and eco-friendly construction in Costa Rica. And there are trips that let you contribute to the scientific record while sailing through Antarctica.  Wildebeests during the great migration, as seen from Asilia Africa's Rekero Camp. Source: Asilia Africa Checking something major off your bucket list, it turns out, can be an act of virtue. Whether you're ready to get planning or simply need to dream about what this year may hold, here are 24 trips that'll restore your spirit and help heal the world one small step at a time. We hope they represent the future of travel, whenever it's safe and feasible to hit the road again. Cotopaxi Sanctuary Lodge, in the volcano region of Ecuador.  Source: Cotopaxi Sanctuary Lodge Where to Go in 2021 The 24 destinations that will be especially profound this year—and the data you need to plan your trip safely. The Sanity List: 47 Discoveries That Have Been Getting Us Through We may be turning a corner on Covid-19, but every little bit still helps. The Radical Architecture of Tomorrow Already Exists A new book argues that a template for the future of architecture and design exists in buildings that have already been constructed. Eight Ways Wine Will Change in 2021 New types of fizz, a booming region, and … robots A Sneak Peak at Carnival's New Cruise Ship The latest "Fun Ship," Mardi Gras, can hold up to 6,500 passengers in its cabins and has a roller-coaster on deck. Looking Back, Looking Forward In typical times, year-end lists would be an opportunity to celebrate (read: brag) in ways big and small about the places our reporters went and the treasures they discovered. References to beaches and caviar abound. Obviously these are not typical times. But in 2020, through the grist came glory—especially for an industry hanging on by a thread. The year proved that chefs, restaurateurs, bartenders, and bakers could still turn out incredible hospitality under the toughest of circumstances. Sea urchin plus caulifower plus toast made an unforgettable snack at Parcelle. Photographer: Joyce Lee/Bloomberg Working with tight resources, from skeleton crews to compromised food chains, they came up with new dishes that suited the times, making use of handy ingredients, taking advantage of outdoor dining, and reconfiguring dishes that traveled well. There's sea urchin toast, epic fried chicken, duck carnitas, a humble BLT, something called a schnecken, plus a multi-layered brownie cake for the ages. The future of restaurants is being rewritten on the daily, but for Bloomberg Pursuits's food editor, these meals will go down in history.  Rich vinegar glaze makes April Bloomfield's duck especially tasty. Source: Mayflower Inn & Spa The 11 Meals I'll Remember the Most From 2020 The 15 Best Beers We Drank This Year The Tastiest Spirits of 2020 Took Us on a Journey We Cooked Eleven Madison Park $475 Meal Kit. Here's How It Went The Luxury Photos That Brought Us Joy This Year If Your New Year's Resolution Is to 'Do Better,' Start Here Home Decor From the Pursuits Archives Spending on home renovations and interior design is on a tear. Here's how to rethink your bedroom/office/classroom/gym/nightclub right:  Cocktail tables built with a singular purpose: a single drink. Wall hooks to help you get the hang of things. Smeg and Dolce & Gabbana's fridge is an impractical essential. LED lightbulbs you won't want to hide. It's time to rethink wallpaper—and not the virtual kind. The only office chair you need. (Well, there's also this.) Everything you need to know about shower heads. A home bar for the most aspirational of cocktail makers. Infographics upend the traditional desktop globe. Elegant #plantparents need watering cans to match. Spinny furniture to make you feel like a kid again. High-end incense even your parents would love. Everybody has a sauna. How about a sensory deprivation tank? Put clutter on creative,  midcentury display. An easy jolt of personality: tiny rugs. Fuselage furniture for aviation geeks. And a fake window seat, too. Why invest in contemporary art when you can own a $38,000 chair? And if you read just one thing... QuickTake Explains 2021 Bloomberg News reporters in more than 100 cities will cover the stories that matter most in 2021. Here's a selection of key events, plus titles of related QuickTake explainers from our library. Follow Us Get the newsletter   Like getting the Pursuits newsletter? Subscribe to Bloomberg.com for unlimited access to trusted, data-driven journalism and gain expert analysis from exclusive subscriber-only newsletters.   You received this message because you are subscribed to Bloomberg's Pursuits newsletter. 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