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Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, is located in Bali's jungle interior 40 minutes by care north of Ubud.

Bali Without the Crowds? This New Resort Offers a Hidden Side of the Island

This new luxury resort in Bali’s jungle-covered interior is far from the tourist throngs—and immerses guests in nature and local culture.

July 18, 2023 01:40 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Air Travel News

8 Ways to Get Business-Class Seats on Your Next Flight—Without Paying Full Price

From repositioning flights to the power of an informed newsletter, there are a variety of ways you can upgrade to the front of the plane without breaking the bank.

March 19, 2025 09:36 AM

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Bailey Berg

Trains

Inside the Speakeasy-Style Train Bar That’s Located . . . in a Desert Strip Mall?

Platform 18 is built to look like a replica of a 1927 Pullman train car, delivering an immersive experience along with your drink.

December 21, 2021 03:36 PM

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Kara Newman

4 Days In

A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Long Weekend in Copenhagen

Cycle to the harbor, pick up Scandi-chic clothing, and indulge in plenty of pastries.

August 7, 2024 05:27 PM

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Lisa Abend

Weekend Getaways

Down by the Bay: The Perfect Weekend in Norfolk

The Virginia city honors its past while enjoying a joyous and art-filled reinvention.

September 20, 2019 09:05 AM

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Nneka M. Okona

Health + Wellness

Why You Should Soak in a Bathtub of Seaweed on Ireland’s Coast

A new generation of seaweed bathhouses is opening along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, reviving a centuries-old wellness practice that uses the sea’s healing powers.

August 5, 2024 10:05 AM

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Sarah Bence

Longreads

In Panama’s Guna Yala Archipelago, a Different Sort of Caribbean Vacation Awaits

On the front lines of climate change, the archipelago of 365 islands may all be underwater by 2050. But there is hope.

April 22, 2025 11:06 AM

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Mark Johanson

Weekend Getaways

Local Getaways: Escape to Calistoga, Napa Valley’s Chic Wellness Hideaway

With a long tradition of welcoming spa seekers to its natural hot springs and mud baths, Calistoga is now in the midst of a modern renaissance.

January 28, 2022 08:23 PM

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Michelle Baran

Small Ship Cruises

You Can Now Fly to These Luxury Cruises on a Private Jet

Passengers can use a new private jet service to get to and from ports of call as well as for midcruise sightseeing.

August 14, 2019 07:49 PM

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Michelle Baran

Natural Wonders

11 Remote Places That Take Crowd-Free Travel to the Extreme

These locales may be difficult to reach, but the views make the effort more than worthwhile.

February 5, 2025 03:05 PM

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Becca Blond

Blurred people walking in front of the departure board at Frankfurt Airport

Air Travel News

The Secret Way to Bypass Security Lines at Some of Europe’s Busiest Airports

There’s no TSA PreCheck in Europe (womp womp), but at select Europe airports, travelers can head to the front of the security line, free of charge. Here’s how.

July 11, 2024 07:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

There are no government rules about cleaning requirements or schedules.

Air Travel News

How Do They Clean Those Airplane Blankets, Really?

Pillows, blankets, seats, bathrooms, dishes, and trays—how the heck are airplanes cleaned? And how often?

July 25, 2023 12:35 PM

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Jennifer M. Wood

Air Travel News

These Airlines Have Raised Their Baggage Fees (and More Could Follow Suit)

United, JetBlue, Delta, Air Canada, and WestJet have all increased their checked bag fees, and analysts say it’s only a matter time before other carriers raise fees, too.

September 6, 2018 11:03 AM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

5 Ways to Relax and Soak Up Culture at Charm City’s Top Boutique Hotels

These urban retreats offer the perfect mix of exploration and escape for a well-balanced trip in Baltimore.

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