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Why do monks wear saffron robes, what does rambutan taste like, and how does it feel to wear necklaces of brass rings? Join one of these tours in “The Land of Smiles” for a chance to chat with a monk, help a farmer, or meet Lisu villagers.

At these 14 luxury resorts, it’s possible to have that dream vacation on a private island—without having to own one.

This new private island resort in the Seychelles has villas with private pools, candlelit dinners, and wildlife watching.

Also, transgender, queer, and intersex people were removed from State Department travel advisories. What was previously an advisory page for LGBTQI+ travelers has been renamed LGB Travel Information.

The UNESCO-listed island of Socotra faces an onslaught of sustainability challenges, from climate change to an Instagram-fueled tourism surge.

The Cayman Islands is an idyllic destination for beach lovers. See a whole different side of it when you hike and bike, go rock climbing, play golf, and more.

Fewer crowds, slower days, and plenty of space to reconnect on the Brunswick Islands

Going solo? Go here.

Give your summer travels a healthy dose of arts and culture with these spectacular events.

Ditch your parka for sunscreen and a beach read and warm up on one of these sunny islands.

The South Pacific is a rich collection of islands and archipelagos with a dizzying array of options for visitors. The easiest way to travel among them is by cruise ship. Here’s our guide to the best ones.

The U.S. Navy did not lift its ban on the transportation of women to Antarctica until 1969.

An hour by ferry from Naples, Ischia has natural hot springs, cave baths, and thermal parks.

A new airport, direct flights from the U.S., a presidential obsession, and independence talks—here’s why the world’s largest island is making headlines these days.

With hotter and drier summers, some trees are beginning to just drop their leaves in the autumn months instead of first turning brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow. Here’s what to know.