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Aberdeenshire, Scotland - July 27, 2012: The Balmoral castle, summer residence of the British Royal Family.

In the Scottish Highlands, Queen Elizabeth II could just be Lilibet, walking her dogs and breathing the air of (relative) normalcy.

September 19, 2022 04:36 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Winter 2022

These 7 Cookbooks Offer Fresh Ways to Taste the World

This fall’s most important new food books transport readers to destinations near and far.

October 15, 2021 12:55 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Establishing Aerial view of Paris Cityscape with Eiffel Tower and Seine river on sunrise, France. Landmark Monument as Famous Touristic Destination. Romantic Travel and Urban Skyline Panorama

Following the Olympic cleanup, the public can now swim in the Seine near the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, or East Paris.

July 15, 2025 01:53 PM

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Kinsey Gidick

Safari

4 Great Countries in Africa for Your First Safari

These experiences and operators offer a range of price points and embrace sustainable tourism practices.

June 28, 2022 05:40 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Winter 2026

Should You Have to Change How You Dress When You Travel?

There’s self-expression, and then there’s fitting in. Here’s how travelers can balance personal freedom and respect for local customs when traveling.

January 5, 2026 10:27 AM

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Anu Taranath

Alfonso XII Monument in Parque de El Retiro, with consists of statue of a rider on a horse on a towering pedestal surrounded by decorative columns on lake Monumento in Madrid, Spain.

UNESCO World Heritage

The Best Way to See Madrid is on a Walking Tour

Stroll through historic streets and see the skyline from beautiful rooftops.

Sponsored by Madrid City Tourism

Beautiful port of Nafplio city in Greece with small boats, palm trees and Bourtzi castle on the water

Where to Go in Summer

10 Best Places to Travel in July

There’s plenty of sunshine, sand, and celebration to go around come July.

April 1, 2026 09:58 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Cities We Love

On a Return Trip to Peru, Second Time’s the Charm

How does it feel to go back to a place you once fell in love with? Sometimes the best part of a journey is sharing it.

August 2, 2018 06:25 PM

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Sarah Buder

Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, sits on Cape Town's charming waterfront and has a red exterior.

Stay Here Next

This Newly Renovated Icon Is Now One of Cape Town’s Most Coveted Hotels

On the heels of a stunning renovation under Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Cape Grace is back—and it’s better than ever.

May 22, 2024 12:01 PM

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Richard Holmes

A view from the St. Regis Chicago terrace

Cities We Love

How to Plan a Luxury Weekend in Chicago

From shopping and sailing to Michelin stars and spas, the Midwest’s biggest city has it all.

Sponsored by Enjoy Illinois

Interior of a restaurant with long wooden tables and exposed brick walls

Cities We Love

5 Nashville Neighborhoods for Live Music, Bar-Hopping, and Great Food

From tiny 12South across to East Nashville, here’s where to go out (and stay in) in Music City.

August 5, 2025 06:18 AM

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Sophie Friedman

A painting by Pablo Picasso hangs in a common area of the Fife Arms in Scotland.

Hotels

At This Luxury Hotel in Scotland, You Can Sleep With World-Class Art

At the Fife Arms in the Scottish Highlands, the artwork is extraordinary and the afternoon tea might involve whisky.

January 31, 2024 11:42 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Travel for Good

Intrepid Travel Works to Change the Way We See the World

Our Tour Operators That Give Back series meets a company driven by a responsibility not only to travelers but also to the communities they visit and to the world itself.

November 22, 2021 01:23 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

A long table outdoors covered with a white table cloth and place settings in the countryside of Québec, Canada.

Food + Drink

The Best Foodie Experiences in Québec

Just across the U.S. border, Canada’s bountiful river valley offers a crowd-free culinary escape full of organic wineries, acclaimed cideries, and farm-to-fork dining experiences.

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