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Children swimming in the water by some rocks

The 10 Best Islands to Move to After Retiring

Leaving the working world behind? From Central America to Asia, here’s where to retire on an island, how to do it, and what it costs.

September 16, 2026 11:53 AM

Lyndsey Matthews

Accessible Travel

What Patagonia Taught Me About Who Gets to Travel

September 16, 2026 11:02 AM

Álvaro Silberstein

Road Trips

17 Great Places to Stop Along California’s Pacific Coast Highway

September 16, 2026 10:02 AM

Sara Button

(Left) Bamberg, Germany, (Right) Bamberg, Germany - May 26, 2026 - a glass of Aecht Schlenkerla smoked beer

Hiking + Cycling

Walk Pint-to-Pint on This Beer Hiking Trail in Germany

September 16, 2026 09:10 AM

Adam H. Callaghan

A mock-up of two premium economy seats from Emirates with a divider between them and a small smartphone stand on the tray table of the seat in the foreground

Air Travel News

Emirates Is Bringing Business-Class Privacy to Premium Economy

September 15, 2026 05:13 PM

Bailey Berg

Glamping tent with wood floors and canvas walls

Hotel News + Openings

A New Under Canvas Glampsite Near Santa Fe Will Have Saunas, High-Desert Trails, and World-Class Art

September 15, 2026 09:41 AM

Bailey Berg

Airelles Palladio, Venice lobby with wingback chair and gilt details and large chandelier and coffered wood ceiling

Hotel News + Openings

In Venice, Even Building a Luxury Hotel Happens by Boat

September 14, 2026 07:46 PM

Laura Rysman

Air Travel News

United Unveils New Polaris Business Seat Upgrades

October 3, 2023 05:08 PM

Michelle Baran

You Could Be Denied a Passport if You Have Unpaid Taxes

October 3, 2023 02:00 PM

Bailey Berg

A mural at Esperanza Arts Center in Philadelphia

Art + Architecture

12 Great U.S. Museums Focused on Latin American Art

October 3, 2023 08:03 AM

Jessica van Dop DeJesus

The town of Vik in Iceland, seen from a neighboring hill

October 2, 2023 05:07 PM

Bailey Berg

Global Entry Will Soon Be Quicker—but at What Privacy Cost?

October 2, 2023 05:04 PM

Bailey Berg

blue-footed boobies sitting on rocks in Galapagos with the sea in the background

October 2, 2023 02:31 PM

Anna Fiorentino

The willows and aspen of California's June Lake Loop provide just one the state's many autumnal hues.

Outdoor Adventure

Think New England Is the Only Place for Fall Foliage? Try California

October 2, 2023 12:13 PM

Pat Tompkins

Videos

5 Tapas You Can Only Find in Barcelona [VIDEO]

September 30, 2023 05:39 PM

Claudia Cardia

The Villa at Camden Harbour Inn features light filled living spaces with large sofas.

Stay Here Next

This Dreamy New Farmhouse Villa in Maine Is Your Next Group Getaway

September 30, 2023 06:00 AM

Joe Diaz

Delta airplane taking off with an airport control tower in the background

Air Travel News

Delta to Re-Evaluate Changes to SkyMiles Program and Lounge Access

September 29, 2023 03:16 PM

Chris Dong

Hotels

Why This Riviera Maya Resort Is Exactly the Retreat You Need

September 29, 2023 01:05 PM

Bailey Berg

There are things you can do to make the passport process as smooth as possible.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

You Should Renew Your Passport Sooner Than You Might Think—Here’s Why

September 29, 2023 12:47 PM

Bailey Berg

Art + Culture

What Makes Greater Palm Springs Such a Timeless Vacation Haven

Sponsored by Visit Greater Palm Springs

Art Stars, High-Altitude Wines, and a Remote National Park: The Ultimate Colorado Road Trip

Road Trips

This Weeklong Colorado Road Trip Winds Through Lesser-Known Natural Wonders and Charming Small Towns

September 29, 2023 11:40 AM

Ashlea Halpern

A heard of buffalo in Yellowstone National Park with a river and thermal springs in the background

National Parks

National Parks to Close if U.S. Government Shuts Down

September 29, 2023 08:28 AM

Michelle Baran

8 Beautiful Waterfalls Around the World You Can Visit

Natural Wonders

9 Waterfalls So Beautiful They’re Worth Traveling For

September 29, 2023 07:59 AM

Deb Hopewell

The Haldane Suite at the Raffles London at The OWO features dark wood paneling and gilt chandeliers.

Hotels

London Is Having a Big Hotels Moment. These Are the 6 Openings of 2023 We’re Most Excited About

September 29, 2023 06:00 AM

Heidi Mitchell

Weekend Getaways

A Ferry Ride Away, a World Apart: A Weekend Retreat to Whidbey Island

September 28, 2023 08:53 PM

Aislyn Greene

Left photo shows a street art design, right image shows people in a restaurant

Cities We Love

Where to Go, What to Eat, and Where to Stay in Mexico City’s Roma Neighborhood

September 28, 2023 11:03 AM

Maliah West

People eating seafood in a restaurant in Thessaloniki

In the Magazine

Where to Go, What to Eat, and Where to Stay in Greece’s Capital of Cool, Thessaloniki

September 28, 2023 10:10 AM

Katherine LaGrave

People chatting at a cafe in Thessaloniki, Greece.

In the Magazine

This Greek City Is the Country’s “Capital of Cool”

September 28, 2023 09:49 AM

Anya von Bremzen

Air Travel News

Why Do Airplanes Still Have Ashtrays?

September 28, 2023 08:13 AM

Ramsey Qubein

The now-famed Rain Vortex in Singapore’s Changi Airport

September 27, 2023 03:28 PM

Bailey Berg

How to Get an International Driver’s Permit

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Get an International Driver’s License

September 27, 2023 11:19 AM

Chris Ciolli

The faithful re-creation of Shrek's swamp is found

Hotels

You Can Now Book Shrek’s Swamp Home on Airbnb

September 27, 2023 11:18 AM

Bailey Berg

A person biking across the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota

In the Magazine

Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in the Twin Cities

September 26, 2023 11:01 AM

Ashlea Halpern

A collage of photos comprising the Twin Cities' Hmong, Somali, and Nordic communities.

In the Magazine

This Midwestern Metropolis Is One of the Most Diverse Places in the Country

September 26, 2023 10:59 AM

Ashlea Halpern

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