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Art + Culture

Postcards Are Better Than Instagram Posts. And I’ll Tell You Why.

A frequent traveler makes a case for why postcards should not be a thing of the past.

August 25, 2025 01:48 PM

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Pat Tompkins

People disembarking from a ship and getting on kayaks.

In the Magazine

Thinking About Going to Antarctica? This Cruise Gets it Right.

If you’re going all the way there, you should really dive in. Or ski. Or snorkel. Or kayak. Aurora Expeditions makes sure you can do all of that—and in a conscientious way.

September 13, 2023 05:18 PM

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Sebastian Modak

Food + Drink

7 Foods in Malta to Try on Your Next Trip

When visiting this Mediterranean island nation, fill up on rabbit stew, fish pie, Maltese bread, and plenty of date pastries.

February 27, 2023 05:20 PM

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Dave Seminara

A long leash tied to a dog up ahead on a hiking trail in Asheville.

Outdoor Adventure

5 Reasons Why Your Dog Wants to Visit Asheville

From hiking trails to dog-friendly restaurants and hotels, travel tips for dog parents on where to go and what to do in Asheville to make tails wag

Sponsored by Explore Asheville and written by Erin McGrady

A painting by Latasha Green featuring what looks like a blue ribbon weaving around wildflowers on a wall in the newly reopened United lounge at Denver airport

Air Travel News

A Supersized United Lounge Just Opened at Denver Airport—and We Took a Look Around

United Airlines has unveiled a complete overhaul of a two-story, 33,000-square-foot lounge space that had been closed since 2023 at one of the carrier’s most important hubs.

August 18, 2025 07:18 PM

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Bailey Berg

5 Essential Foods to Eat During Chinese New Year

Food + Drink

7 Essential Foods to Eat During Lunar New Year

Travelers might find these dishes on the table during the Spring Festival to bring good fortune for the year ahead.

January 13, 2023 01:50 PM

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Marjorie Perry

A wooden chalet surrounded by snow and evergreen trees with a snow-covered peak in the distance and bright blue skies

Hotels

8 of the Coziest Winter Cabins on Airbnb, According to Guests

It’s easy to see why these ski chalets and mountain cabins are among the highest rated on Airbnb.

November 17, 2023 11:59 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

A sensory room for neurodivurgent travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport decorated to look like a stream running through a forest

Air Travel News

This East Coast Airport Terminal Was Just Named One of the Best in the World

Aviation ranking organization Skytrax just doled out its newest five-star airport terminal rating. Can you guess which U.S. airport terminal received the top honor?

March 27, 2024 09:51 AM

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Bailey Berg

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Considering Global Entry? Here’s What You Need to Know First

Your guide to how Global Entry works, what it includes, how much it costs, and if it’s worth it.

February 3, 2023 06:48 PM

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Bailey Berg

People walking along a cobblestoned street lined with outdoor cafe tables in Rome, Italy

Air Travel News

Delta Adds 3 New Direct Flights to Europe and Asia from the West Coast

Delta Air Lines is expanding its global route network out of key airports in California and Washington.

August 4, 2025 06:42 PM

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Bailey Berg

Cities We Love

The New Orleans Neighborhood You Must Visit

Where to eat, shop, and stay in the Garden District and other uptown neighborhoods in New Orleans.

August 7, 2023 06:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Videos

We Drove The Extraterrestrial Highway—Here’s What We Found [VIDEO]

UFOs? Aliens? Watch to find out.

December 28, 2023 07:12 PM

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Tiana Attride

History + Culture

The Side of Monaco Most Travelers Don’t See

Beyond the casino-and-Porsche clichés is a rich multilingual culture, the Monégasque.

October 4, 2022 12:03 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Family Travel

Not Just for Kids: Theme Parks and Museums We’re Obsessing Over

As Disneyland announces its reopening, we round up the museums, exhibits, and theme parks we would plan a trip around.

March 23, 2021 02:48 PM

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Staff

COVID + Travel

CDC Further Relaxes Mask Guidance for Vaccinated People

Those who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no longer need to wear a mask outdoors, except when in a crowded environment.

April 27, 2021 03:29 PM

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Michelle Baran

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