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Epic Trips

In Guatemala, a Solo Traveler Learns It’s Sometimes Best to Leap Before You Look

How a last-minute trip can completely change your travel philosophy.

May 30, 2018 04:38 PM

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Jami Attenberg

Hotels

Why It’s Time to Visit Hong Kong Now

With a grounding in the city’s traditions, a new generation of entrepreneurs are reinventing Hong Kong.

August 6, 2019 12:25 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Hotels

Oregon Coast Vacation Rentals for a Cozy Northwest Getaway

These Airbnbs run the gamut, from cottages ready for nature lovers to sleek condos overlooking the ocean.

November 2, 2020 12:26 PM

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Staff

Air Travel News

Here’s Why a Stopover with Brussels Airlines Is Your Ticket to a Winter Wonderland

With plenty of cozy old-world charm—as well as some unexpected modern marvels—Belgium’s holiday markets offer a fresh spin on this festive shopping tradition.

Sponsored by Brussels Airlines

Cruise News

A New Cruise Line with a Focus on Volunteering

Plus: New Alaskan cruise-tours and scuba diving with giant tortoises

March 2, 2016 02:57 PM

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Anne Kalosh

Outdoor Adventure

9 Incredible Dark Sky Parks and Reserves Around the World

If you love stargazing, visit one of these 9 top spots—including Great Basin National Park and Galloway Forest Park—around the world.

June 3, 2022 01:11 PM

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Bailey Berg

U.S. Beaches

The 7 Best Beaches in South Carolina

Get ready for some incredible sunrises.

October 31, 2022 11:07 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Books

Airbnbs That Look Like They’re Pulled From the Pages of Your Favorite Books

Bookmark these literary-inspired homes for your next trip.

April 22, 2019 03:04 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Family Travel

It’s All in the Family: How to Pull off a Multigenerational Vacation

Here are our tips for how to plan (and enjoy) a successful family vacation for all ages.

Sponsored by Encore Resort

Tips + News

Joshua Tree National Park’s Namesake Plants Under Serious Threat From Climate Change

New research from UC Riverside scientists suggest unchecked climate change could destroy the Joshua tree habitat. Here’s what you can do to help save the trees.

July 26, 2019 01:22 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Family Travel

How LEGO Kits Help Us Learn About the World (Even When We Can’t Travel)

Rainy days—and periods of social-distancing or quarantine—mean a chance to introduce your kids to a world of travel and architecture. And plastic bricks.

March 13, 2020 05:35 PM

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Ann Shields

Packing Tips + Gear

This New Travel Subscription Company Will Change the Way You Book Hotels

In addition to offering a highly vetted list of hotels, Safara gives the commissions it earns back to its members so you can accumulate points and book free trips in the future.

March 12, 2020 05:48 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

National Parks

You Don’t Have to Live in California to Show Love for Its State Parks

Look good and do good with the new apparel collection from Parks Project, which features the Golden State’s beloved public lands and supports them too.

September 23, 2019 05:49 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Tips + News

Italy Eases Lockdown, Slowly Begins Reopening

On Monday, Italy entered Phase 2 of its coronavirus lockdown allowing millions of Italians to venture out freely for the first time in nearly two months.

May 4, 2020 06:53 PM

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Nicole Winfield

Hotels

A Playful New NoMad Arrives in Las Vegas

The hotel brand’s first foray into Las Vegas has a similar European aesthetic to its New York and L.A. properties—but it’s no copy and paste situation.

October 12, 2018 04:04 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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