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Plan an unforgettable trip to the land of fire and ice.

You don’t need rose-colored glasses at these pink sand beaches.

In recent years, the travel bucket list has been much maligned—and for good reason. But one writer makes the case for not throwing it out completely.

The most iconic views of Quito feature the snow-covered peak of Cotopaxi in the background. Though a hike to its crater is on many visitors’ wish list, its recent spurt of activity may deem it too unsafe for the next few months. But there’s no need to panic. To glimpse the tallest active volcano in the world, head to El Panecillo. Located on its own volcanic terrain, this 656-foot hill towers above the old town and offers the perfect view of Cotopaxi. El Panecillo is also home to the city’s winged virgin. El Virgen de Quito (Quito’s Madonna) stands on a globe, which is covered by a snake with what looks like a crocodile’s face. This multi-piece aluminium structure was erected in 1976 and is one of the city’s most popular tourist spots. It’s advisable to take a taxi to El Panecillo at sunrise or sunset for the best shot. Nowadays, police presence is all day, but locals strongly warn against walking to the hill.

A coast-to-coast trek, food and music workshops, and a luxury resort boom illustrate how this Central American country keeps coming up with something for everyone.

Explore an ancient library, climb aboard a replica of a ship that carried Irish immigrants to America, and follow in the footsteps of James Joyce.

From shoulder-season bargains to celebrations in the sun, kick off June with these destinations.

Toby’s Estate Coffee has several outposts around the city, but a favorite is their Flatiron Espresso bar on Fifth Avenue. In addition to being surrounded by plenty of shops (and a stone’s throw from Eataly), it shares space with a branch of Strand Books and Club Monaco‘s flagship store. The cafe’s own space is small and doesn’t invite lingering, so grab your latte or espresso to go and head for nearby Madison Square Park, which is known, among other things, for its ambitious public art program.

Puerto Vallarta experienced an unprecedented display of violence on Sunday following the killing of the cartel leader “El Mencho.” Numerous travel advisories and flight cancellations followed. Here’s the latest news, including what travelers need to know.

This region in Chile is home to outdoor adventure galore.

A Nile cruise is an essential part of most trips to Egypt, and a dahabiya sailboat cruise is the way to get more out of the experience.

Here’s everything you need to know to have a great Caribbean vacation during hurricane season, and why this year may not be as rough.

From tlayudas to tacos, here are 14 essential Mexican foods to try on your next trip to Mexico.

Take the charms of Paris, factor in autumn’s mellow colors, plus an art world and restaurant scene waking up after the summer, and you’ve got plenty of reasons to book a trip.

It may be only 22 miles west of San Juan, but Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve feels a world away. The resort has a spectacular location on a three-mile stretch of beach on Puerto Rico’s north shore, where Clara Livingston once ran a sugar plantation—and Amelia Earhart visited before departing for her fateful world tour. In 1958, Livingston sold the property to Laurance S. Rockefeller, who turned it into the first of his legendary Rock Resorts. Known for his green streak, he designed the hotel to respect the local beauty, mandating that buildings could not be taller than the surrounding palm trees.

The Ritz-Carlton—which reopened in October 2018 after a meticulous restoration following Hurricane Maria—pays homage to that original vision. Here, every room is beachfront, with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that disappear into ocean views, plus deep soaking tubs, outdoor showers shaded by gardens, and either spacious balconies or private plunge pools. As part of the property’s renovation, rooms were refreshed with a color palette that amplifies the natural beauty just beyond the doors. Additionally, the grounds showcase 3,000 new plant species, the spa is offering new locally inspired treatments and cuisine, Encanto Beach Club Bar & Grill features a refreshed dinner menu, and the Positivo Sandbar debuted an omakase and ceviche bar directly on the sand. There’s even an entirely reimagined signature restaurant, Coa, which serves farm-to-table fare cooked on the grill. Still standing strong on the verdant, 1,400-acre grounds are the five 18-hole championship golf courses. The biggest challenge is pulling yourself away from the luxury of the resort to tee up a shot.