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Americans Broke Pandemic Travel Records Over the Holidays—Despite Warnings

Pleas from public health officials did not stop travelers from taking to the skies—and hitting the road—during December and early January.

January 4, 2021 07:07 PM

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Michelle Baran

Where to Travel Next

A Native Texan’s List of the 9 Best Places to Visit in the Lone Star State

From small town getaways to big city lights, these are the best places to visit in Texas.

December 23, 2023 03:46 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Stay Here Next

The New Raffles Udaipur in Rajasthan Is Fit for Royalty

The first Raffles hotel in India sits on its own private island on Udaipur’s Udai Sagar Lake.

March 31, 2023 04:37 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Hiking + Cycling

Protecting England’s Public Footpaths One Hike at a Time

A writer discovers that walking Great Britain’s many footpaths is more than a lockdown salvation—it’s a civic duty.

September 3, 2020 04:05 PM

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Emma John

Top deck of an Oceania Cruises ship in port with the pool and ample white loungers in view

Ocean Cruises

Don’t Want to Cruise With Kids? Sail on These Adult-Focused Cruise Ships

From cruise lines with a minimum age requirement to itineraries that cater specifically to adults, on these cruises you won’t see many or any younger passengers.

January 30, 2026 04:50 PM

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Fran Golden

Restaurants + Cafés

7 Classic and Quirky Foods From Nova Scotia

In Canada’s Maritime provinces, the Nova Scotian culinary scene is quirky, playful, and absolutely delicious.

September 28, 2018 07:32 PM

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Jenny Adams

Left: Peligoni - Olympians; right: Novak Djokovic - Amanpuri, Thailand, Tennis Courts

Health + Wellness

These Next-Gen Fitness Retreats Let You Train With Olympians, World Champions, and Tour de France Winners

Get your adrenaline pumping on fitness-focused vacations.

January 22, 2026 06:30 AM

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Camilla Hewitt

Air Travel News

The Best U.S. Flight Deals for 2021—and When to Book

There’s no shame in deciding on a trip because you scored a good airfare deal. (We do it all the time.) These 10 domestic destinations are your best bets for cheap flights this year.

July 23, 2021 07:18 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Hawaiian Airlines Plans to Fly Electric Planes That Glide Just Above the Water

The carrier could add the new electric-powered seagliders to its interisland fleet as early as 2028.

May 24, 2022 09:16 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hotel Saint Vincent is located in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans.

Hotels We Love

Beignets in the Lobby, Jazz in a Chapel, Poolside Cabanas: The Best Hotels in New Orleans

From a grand mansion to a buzzy social hub, these are the 12 hotels in New Orleans we’d book again and again.

December 30, 2025 08:12 AM

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Jenny Adams

Historic town of Perast in the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro with older homes and buildings with orange-tiled roofs, lining the waterfrton with a handful of small boats moored, and mountains in the background

Cruise

How to Escape the Mediterranean Cruise Crowds? Head to This Underrated Coastal Paradise Instead

One writer is reminded of the importance of slowing down and embracing calm during an off-season cruise on the recently relaunched ‘Crystal Symphony.’

December 23, 2024 06:02 PM

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Fran Golden

check-in employee attaches a luggage tag to suitcase of passenger - closeup of hands

Packing Tips + Gear

7 Smart Tips to Avoid Checked Baggage Fees Every Time You Fly

The costs of checking baggage keeps going up. Here’s how to minimize the damage to your wallet.

February 28, 2024 08:56 AM

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Bailey Berg

Packing Tips + Gear

10 Travel-Ready Fanny Packs That Are Actually Stylish

Once the butt of the joke, fanny packs are back upfront.

September 5, 2024 11:11 AM

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Courtney Holden

Shopping in vibrant, modern downtown Riyadh

Where to Travel Next

6 Ways to Embrace Saudi’s Past and Future in Riyadh

From ancient adobe palaces to groundbreaking global cuisine, the Saudi capital is at the center of the country’s cultural renaissance.

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