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Health + Wellness

In Barcelona for Vacation—and Fertility Treatments

When I traveled to Barcelona at the height of the pandemic, it was an insurance plan for the future.

March 7, 2022 12:55 PM

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Yulia Denisyuk

September / October 2021

A Better Way to Visit Hawai‘i

How will Hawai‘i—facing climate change, overtourism, and a push to reclaim Native lands—welcome travelers again?

September 2, 2021 09:05 AM

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Aislyn Greene

A bright yellow Spirit Airlines plane flying through the sky

Air Travel News

Now That Spirit Airlines Has Shut Down, What’s the Future of Affordable Flying?

Despite constantly being mocked, the carrier made air travel accessible to the masses.

May 12, 2026 05:30 PM

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Rachel Chang

COVID + Travel

Philippines Lifts 2-Year Ban on Foreign Travelers

Fully vaccinated arrivals can finally skip the mandatory quarantine in government-designated facilities.

January 31, 2022 05:33 PM

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Michelle Baran

COVID + Travel

I Went on a Dream Cruise to Antarctica—and Then I Got COVID

What happens when you test positive in one of the most remote corners of the world.

May 28, 2022 10:35 AM

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Mary Holland

Winter 2022

Call of the Wild: Exploring the Beauty of South Georgia Island

On an isolated island in the southern waters of the Atlantic Ocean, untrammeled landscapes—and curious bird life—abound.

October 19, 2021 05:58 PM

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Sara Button

Air Travel News

You’ll Soon Be Able to Use Mobile Passport in Puerto Rico

Unlike Global Entry, Mobile Passport is completely free.

August 16, 2019 02:46 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Tips + News

How to Pretend You’re in the Caribbean at Home

Use this itinerary as a guide to recreate the best parts of a Caribbean vacation—the music, the food, but not the sand—at home during lockdown.

June 19, 2020 06:12 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Supertrees at Gardens by the bay. The tree-like structures are fitted with environmental technologies that mimic the ecological function of trees.

Air Travel News

These Airports Offer Free City Tours During Long Layovers

Free layover tours at popular Asian and Middle Eastern hubs now allow connecting passengers to explore the city beyond the airport in between flights.

December 17, 2024 10:37 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

An image of Seabird Rock Dinosaur Caves Park with crashing waves, pelicans, seagulls and cormorants flying and nesting at Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary.

Travel for Good

These 3 Beautiful Sites Are Some of the Last Wild Places in the U.S. Here’s How to Visit Before They Disappear

Across the country, Indigenous people are taking a more active role in managing their land—and in doing so, protecting the climate for future generations.

December 9, 2024 05:53 PM

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Autumn Fourkiller

Art + Architecture

Italy’s New Fellini Museum Invites Visitors to Experience La Dolce Vita in the Director’s Hometown

The Federico Fellini International Museum in Rimini promises a behind-the-scenes look at the award-winning director’s life and his most iconic works.

April 8, 2022 05:35 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Lanikai Beach on Oahu with palm trees and green hills in background

Flights to Hawai‘i from $119. Alaska cruises for $299. These flight, cruise, and hotel offers could still salvage your 2023 travel plans.

July 20, 2023 03:15 PM

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Bailey Berg

Books

Airbnbs That Look Like They’re Pulled From the Pages of Your Favorite Books

Bookmark these literary-inspired homes for your next trip.

April 22, 2019 03:04 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

Marriott to Give Vacation Rental Guests Access to Resorts

Homes & Villas by Marriott International is piloting a program that will allow guests to use the pool and dine at a discount at participating hotels. Is this the best of both worlds?

October 4, 2021 02:54 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Sweetest U.S. Small Towns to Visit This Fall

Where to Go in Fall

Fall Is the Ideal Time to Visit These 8 Charming Small Towns in the U.S.

From Alaska to Arkansas, here’s where to go for perfect fall vibes.

August 1, 2025 03:28 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

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