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Lago Dos Bocas is a perfect place to take the family to spend a day. This man-made lake is situated behind a dam in the Utuado/Arecibo region of the west/central part of Puerto Rico. There is small park that is freely open to the public and is operated by the Department of Transportation. There are ferry rides around the island that leave on the hour, and these 20 minute rides are free of charge. The main draw of this area are the restaurants situated along the shoreline, to which the boats can bring you to for an meal of local comida criolla. Be sure to head there on the weekend to catch these places during open hours! photo by chelsea harms

A wildly colorful, cartoonish emoji mural sets the scene for fun, fabulous Lalo, the casual-chic outpost from chef Eduardo García (whose Máximo Bistrot is adjudged one of the finest spots in the city). Tables for two are the first to fill, so diners usually find themselves at a long shared table, choosing from a menu of small(ish) plates that pack real flavor and cleverly blend familiar comforts with more-unusual, yet equally tempting, combinations. Breakfast faves include a sinful French toast or less conventional choices like chilaquiles in salsa verde; fluffy omelettes contain amazing cheeses and surprising ingredients. And don’t be shy with pastries. Lunch swings to raved-about pastas and pizzas, or the salad whose ingredients all come fresh from nearby Xochimilco. Artisanal beers and homemade sodas are a sensation as well.

New airports and highways will help travelers go deeper into the best of Mexico this year.

We’re not knocking the Northeast’s fall colors—but the third-largest state has some prime places for vibrant leaves as well.

It might be a part of the Colorado River—a man-made reservoir carved out of the river in 1960—but everyone calls the body of water bisecting Austin Lady Bird Lake. On hot summer days, scores of walkers and joggers move along the lakeside paths through nearby Zilker Park, but you can also take to the water by canoe, kayak, water bike, or stand-up paddleboard. You can’t swim here, but the left fork (heading west) in the river will take you to Barton Springs Pool, a popular Austin hangout, where you can splash in the water to your heart’s—and body temperature’s—delight.

A repositioning sailing offers improvised exploration of under-the-radar coastal towns and beaches and the chance to slow down while at sea.

At Susurros del Corazón in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, cultural experiences make a stay here one of a kind.

From sound baths to hot springs and farm-fresh cuisine, this peaceful region makes it easy to care for your body and soul.

With Maya-inspired cooking, Costa Rican coffee, and traditional Hawaiian workshops, these resorts highlight the heritage of the communities they serve.

The famous French restaurant guide is rating hotels now with a new key-rating system, similar to its star ratings for restaurants. Only a handful of hotels in New York and California received three keys.

L’Alcova, within the posh Ca’Sagredo Hotel, is an intimate dining experience with just nine tables on a delightful panoramic terrace fronting the Grand Canal. It serves a traditional Venetian menu that changes daily and is sourced from the Rialto Market across the street. Dishes like monkfish with cherries and wild baby asparagus, and burrata-filled tortellini with clams, fresh basil, capers, and pine nuts, are paired with a well-curated wine list representing Italy’s different wine regions. The desserts here are stellar, so try to save room. It’s also not unusual for the chef to come chat with diners post-meal. This is a great romantic pick—just make sure to reserve ahead.

Make a splash with these four water-friendly routes through Southern California.

Nobu’s newest restaurant at the Hotel del Coronado offers fresh sushi, stunning ocean views, and a dedicated sushi bar—making it a must-visit dining destination.

Visitors come to paddle, picnic, and bike along Folsom Lake, rarely realizing they’re standing on the site of a once-booming Black Gold Rush settlement.

From tucked-away courtyards to historic taverns, these lesser-known spots reveal the heart of the city.