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Energetic crowd and colorful flags at Glastonbury Festival in England, showcasing joy and unity.

Art + Culture

6 Music Festivals Worth Traveling for in 2026 and 2027, from a Reykjavík Church to the Shores of Lake Malawi

For a more local experience, build your next trip around an international music festival.

August 8, 2026 02:25 AM

Tim Chester

View of the ocean and the historic buildings at SCP Mendocino Inn and Farm as seen through a window

Weekend Getaways

A Historic California Coastal Enclave Is Buzzing with New Hotels, Exciting Eateries, and Endless Nature Trails

August 7, 2026 07:25 PM

Michelle Baran

A bridge-like rock formation in Big Bend National Park with a star-filled night sky up above in hues of dark purple

August 7, 2026 02:34 PM

Bailey Berg

The Andean lodge and action shot of a dancer

Hotels

These Luxury Hotels Want to Plan Your Entire Trip. Here’s Why You Should Let Them

August 7, 2026 11:57 AM

Chris Schalkx

Hotels We Love

Brooklyn’s Best Hotels, from Warehouse Lofts to Waterfront Retreats

August 7, 2026 10:40 AM

Deanna Ting

Family Travel

6 Places to Travel Abroad with Your Kids This Year, Including for Northern Lights, Safari, and Snorkeling

August 6, 2026 02:04 PM

Tim Chester

Image of a rocky landscape overlayed with an illustration of an airplane route map

Air Travel News

Why Flights Are Being Diverted, and How It Could Affect Your Travel Plans

August 6, 2026 01:38 PM

Barbara Peterson

Health + Wellness

My Favorite Wellness Travel Tip? Talk to Strangers in the Sauna

January 27, 2026 01:42 PM

Lucy Kehoe

Makkum, The Netherlands-February 2021; View over the frozen water of the IJsselmeer close to Makkum with four recreational ice boats on the ice and endless ice landscape in the back

Winter Sports

What to Do With All This Cold? Race Sailboats Across Frozen Lakes, From New York to Finland

January 27, 2026 12:50 PM

Francesca Krempa

View of a train passing by the Mediterranean, with pastel houses on cliffs on the righthand side

Train Travel

Europe’s Most Beautiful Train Rides Roll Along the Mediterranean, Past Fjords, and Across the Highlands

January 27, 2026 06:59 AM

Catherine Bennett

Left: Airplane landing with a golden light of sunset; right: View of Madrid during the sunset

Air Travel News

Want to Fly Business Class to Europe for Less? Try This Airline You’ve Never Heard of

January 26, 2026 09:08 PM

Barbara Peterson

Air Travel News

Getting Through Security at London’s Heathrow Airport Just Got Much Easier

January 26, 2026 06:30 PM

Blane Bachelor

A person viewed from behind skiing in Antarctica with a backpack on with neon rope on it, and snowy landscapes all around

Expedition Cruises

Cruises Are Boring? On These Sailings, You Can Ski in Antarctica, Hike the Himalayas, and Bike Through Europe

January 26, 2026 05:49 PM

Andrea Zelinski

Health + Wellness

My Favorite Wellness Travel Tip? Bring Your Dog

January 26, 2026 04:30 AM

Lottie Gross

Left: Boca Chita Lighthouse Biscayne National Park; right: EVERGLADES, USA - NOVEMBER 30, 2013: group of international tourists leaving from the airboat pier. The Everglades are a natural region of wetlands in the southern portion of the US state of Florida.

National Parks

Which Florida National Park Fits You Better? Everglades Versus Biscayne

January 23, 2026 06:19 PM

Jesse Scott

A rendering of a hot tub, outdoor shower, and two-person lounger on a outdoor deck that will be part of the spa area on the new Amangati yacht

Cruise News

Aman Is Launching a Wellness-Focused Luxury Yacht That Will Sail in Europe Next Year—and Bookings Are Now Open

January 23, 2026 05:07 PM

Jessica Puckett

An airport and airplanes covered in snow

Air Travel News

Here’s What to Do as Soon as Your Flight Is Canceled or Delayed

January 23, 2026 03:15 PM

Michelle Baran

Soori Penang courtyard with trees and black and white architecture

Hotel News + Openings

This UNESCO-Designated City in Southeast Asia Just Welcomed a New Heritage Hotel

January 23, 2026 02:32 PM

Kathryn Romeyn

Aerial Image of Negril Jamaica featuring beach, sunset, clear water, vacation destination and serenity

January 23, 2026 02:12 PM

Sheryl Nance-Nash

A guest room at Eriro in Austria with a balcony facing snow-covered mountains

Hotels

The Best Hotels in Europe for a Winter Trip Full of Hot Pools, Snow-Covered Slopes, and Fondue

January 23, 2026 12:51 PM

Adam H. Graham

Health + Wellness

Go It Alone: Where to Hike, Meditate, and Breathe Among Trees This Year, All on Your Own

January 23, 2026 12:37 PM

Aislyn Greene

Where to Travel Next

My Favorite Wellness Travel Tip? Take Your Kids. Really.

January 23, 2026 12:03 PM

Michelle Baran

The historic bathhouse at Dunton Hot Springs with a staircase over the bath, plants all around and a large window that opens to the outside

Hotels We Love

Arizona Desert Waters, Historic Virginia Baths, a Colorado Mining Town Spa—the Best U.S. Hot Springs Resorts

January 22, 2026 05:37 PM

Michelle Baran

Woman swimming in a sky-high pool, surrounded by snowy mountain landscape

Where to Travel Next

13 Toasty Outdoor Pools in Snowy Places

January 22, 2026 01:54 PM

Nicole Trilivas

Inglewood, California / USA - February 14, 2020: Randy's Donuts Bakery and drive-in, a landmark building and roadside attraction near LAX Los Angeles International Airport at Manchester and La Cienaga

Food + Drink

From Jollof Rice to Spicy Aguachile, These 7 Restaurants Offer Global Flavor Near L.A.’s World Cup Stadium

January 22, 2026 08:14 AM

Cathy Chaplin

Left: Peligoni - Olympians; right: Novak Djokovic - Amanpuri, Thailand, Tennis Courts

Health + Wellness

These Next-Gen Fitness Retreats Let You Train With Olympians, World Champions, and Tour de France Winners

January 22, 2026 06:30 AM

Camilla Hewitt

A person walking in a snow-filled West Village in New York City

January 21, 2026 05:48 PM

Bailey Berg

Yellow buildings with a green hilltop in the background

Where to Travel Next

12 Small Towns in Italy That Look Like Storybook Villages

January 21, 2026 01:45 PM

Laura Itzkowitz

A waterfall that appears to be on fire because of the angle at which it's illuminated by the sun.

National Parks

Yosemite’s Rare “Firefall” Only Happens Once a Year—Here’s What to Know About This Thrilling Phenomenon

January 21, 2026 01:24 PM

Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels We Love

Thermal Waters, Sea Air, Alpine Forests: France’s Best Wellness Hotels

January 20, 2026 10:54 PM

Lindsey Tramuta

Air Travel News

Is the Las Vegas Airport Getting a Glow-Up? New Chase, Capital One, and Amex Lounges Signal a Fancier Era

January 20, 2026 06:52 PM

Bailey Berg

Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada - a view of a city with a lake in the foreground

4 Days In

4 Days in Vancouver: A Forested Brewery, a Bikeable Seawall, and Indigenous-Led Talks with Trees

January 20, 2026 06:27 PM

Chloe Bergé

An Ecoventura yacht-style small ship sailings in the distance with shrubs and rocks in the foreground

Cruise

It’s “Wave Season” and Cruise Lines Are Parading Out Amazing Deals—Here Are the Best Ones

January 19, 2026 11:39 AM

Bailey Berg

Alyeska Nordic Spa - Relaxation Pool (L) & Signate Sauna Building (R)

Winter Sports

The Après-Ski Trend That Ditches Alcohol for a Different Kind of Relaxation

January 16, 2026 04:25 PM

Bailey Berg

View of the rock Big Sur coast as seen through some tree branches in the foreground

Weekend Getaways

Big Sur, We Missed You. How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in California’s Coastal Paradise

January 16, 2026 04:12 PM

Michelle Baran

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