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Above view to the empty Praia das Catedrais or Beach of Cathedrals located on northwest coast of Spain. It has been declared Natural Monument. Travel and famous touristic places concept. Europe, Spain

Europe’s Most Beautiful Beaches Aren’t Always Where You Would Expect

Scattered across islands, national parks, medieval towns, and rugged coastlines, these are the shorelines worth building a European trip around.

June 27, 2026 03:59 AM

Lottie Gross

Chimney Rock National Monument defining rock formation to the back drop of a two-toned evening, part turquoise, part dark blue, with a faint moon up above

Road Trips

Colorado Wants You to Stay Up Late on This New Stargazing Road Trip

June 26, 2026 07:36 PM

Bailey Berg

Santa Maria Beach, Los Cabos, Baja California sur, Mexico

June 26, 2026 05:31 PM

Jon Bailey

People in a fishing skift operated by the Boat Company with forest-covered cliffs in the background in Alaska

Small Ship Cruises

This Nonprofit Cruise Line Wants to Make You Fall in Love with Alaska—So That You’ll Help Protect It

June 26, 2026 01:03 PM

Jeri Clausing

Stay Here Next

This New California Wine Country Hotel Is Built Around Great Food

June 26, 2026 11:54 AM

Michelle Baran

Kansas City - FIFA Fan Fest June 16th 2026

Cities We Love

Why World Cup Fans Are Falling for Kansas City, the Tournament’s Smallest Host City

June 26, 2026 05:19 AM

Lauren Keith

June 26, 2026 03:00 AM

Bailey Berg

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

A wooden building surrounded by trees covered in snow and Christmas lights, with a mountain in the background.

Winter Sports

These 7 U.S. Ski Towns Have Schnitzel, Spätzle, and Plenty of European Charm

January 16, 2026 03:00 PM

Anna Fiorentino

Overhead view of a tray of Texas barbecue, including brisket, chicken and sausage and sides of mac and cheese and greens

Air Travel News

Is Barbecue What First-Class Travelers Want? This Major U.S. Airline Thinks So

January 15, 2026 05:06 PM

Bailey Berg

Different foreign passports from many countries

Visas + Passports

The 2026 World’s Most Powerful Passport Rankings Are In. Where Does the U.S. Rank?

January 15, 2026 03:15 PM

Bailey Berg

L-R (clockwise): Summer at Meijer Gardens; Route 66, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Spoleto Festival; Ohio BLINK 2024 - The Mystic Eye Drone Show by Durham Studio & Sky Elements; Remi Wolf performing at Treefort Music Fest 2025; New Hampshire's Highland Games & Festival - Highland Dancers compete while attendees watch the artistry of each dancer; a second line parade weaves through the fairgrounds at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Festivals + Events

Your Month-by-Month Guide to the Most Exciting Cultural Events in the U.S. in 2026

January 15, 2026 12:23 PM

Ellen Carpenter

Aerial view of the beach in Santa Monica with numerous beach goers both in the water and on the sand and office buildings and hotels in the background

Air Travel News

Forget LAX—This Regional Los Angeles Airport Is Getting Its First Regular Flights

January 14, 2026 06:04 PM

Chris Dong

Retro Charm Lives on at These Independent U.S. Ski Resorts

Winter Sports

Where to Ski in the U.S. for Fewer Crowds, Lower Prices, and Local Charm

January 14, 2026 02:44 AM

Anna Fiorentino

U.S. Beaches

The 11 Best Beaches in Florida, From Cityside Shores to Uninhabited Islands

January 13, 2026 03:21 PM

Terry Ward

January 13, 2026 03:17 PM

Meredith Heil Bock

Los Milics Vineyards - steel columns almost hidden by vineyard vineys; exterior tasting room in vinyard

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

This Southwestern State Is Producing Some of the Most Interesting Wines in the U.S.

January 13, 2026 01:25 PM

Naomi Tomky

The Tree Haus accommodations at the Green O are elevated 23 feet off the ground.

Hotels We Love

America’s 13 Coziest Hotels to Visit This Winter

January 13, 2026 12:55 PM

Nicholas DeRenzo

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