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The polar air arrives as an earlier storm buried parts of the northeastern U.S. in snow—including Vermont.

What travelers need to know as violence in Israel and the Gaza Strip escalates.

October 9, 2023 09:06 PM

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Praia da Adraga is on the edge of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park in Portugal.

For Unrivaled Diving, Coastal Walks, and Crystalline Waters, These Are the World’s Most Beautiful Beaches

There’s a beach for every type of traveler, whether you’re drawn to the blustery Scottish coast or Brazil’s most iconic stretch of sand.

April 7, 2026 05:04 AM

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Lottie Gross

Hiking + Cycling

You Can Visit Countryside Inns, Idyllic Beaches, and Rugged Mountains on These 8 Canadian Hut-to-Hut Hikes

These trails showcase Canadian nature, with wilderness huts and cozy inns en route.

November 20, 2025 06:27 PM

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Chloe Bergé

A sailboat among the barren and icy landscapes of eastern Greenland with a moonlit sky

Cruise

Want to See the Total Solar Eclipse in 2026? Book One of These Epic Cruises

The August 2026 total solar eclipse will pass above beautiful destinations such as Greenland, Iceland, Portugal, and Spain. These show-stopping sailings will take you there.

November 26, 2024 12:29 PM

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Bailey Berg

A houseboat in Minnesota's Voyageurs National Park sits beneath the green and magenta ribbons of the northern lights.

Hotels

The Best Hotels for Seeing the Northern Lights in the Lower 48 States

Aurora sightings are on the rise in the lower 48 states—here are the best places to stay to scout them all year.

March 25, 2023 09:00 AM

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Stephanie Vermillion

Magome juku post town of the Nakasendo with central alps mountain at sunrise, Kiso valley in Nakatsugawa, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Famous travel landmark of preserved old Japanese town.

Outdoor Adventure

A 331-Mile Trail in Japan Through Centuries-Old Villages Will Transport You to the Era of Shoguns and Samurais

Sprinkled along the Nakasendo trail, centuries-old towns look nearly as they would have in the Edo period.

April 10, 2025 10:29 AM

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Haley Harrison

A rendering of the Warhol exhibit at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art

Art + Culture

Andy Warhol Pops Into the Chicago Area’s Cleve Carney Museum of Art

In addition to the exhibition, the museum has planned a full roster of lectures and concerts to complement the exhibition.

May 18, 2023 02:31 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Hotels

The 15 Best Hotels and Lodges in Australia

There’s no shortage of luxury lodges, urban retreats, and pretty beach houses in Oz—but these are our favorites, from coast to coast.

January 20, 2024 09:00 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Gulf State Pier, the longest pier in the Gulf of Mexico

U.S. Beaches

5 Ways Alabama’s Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Reward Nature Lovers

Home to one of the nation’s largest artificial reef systems and a maze of hiking trails, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offer a dreamy outdoor escape.

Sponsored by Alabama’s Beaches

Make a Splash with Balinese Water Adventures

Packing Tips + Gear

Incredible Water Activities to Do in Bali

Hailed the world over as one of the best travel destinations, this Indonesian island offers invigorating aquatic outings for the young, the old, and everyone in between.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Card from Chase

Food + Drink

These 5 U.S. Wine Regions Will Make You Swear You’re in France

Fall is the perfect time to visit rolling-hill vineyards and award-winning wineries, from the Willamette Valley to the Finger Lakes.

September 19, 2025 12:06 PM

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Justin Goldman

Outdoor Adventure

Lake Life: Experience the Great Outdoors on Georgia’s Pristine Shorelines

Go off the beaten path in the Peach State to reap the scientifically proven benefits of “blue spaces,” Southern style.

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