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Gaudalajara Jalisco, Mexico Feb 23 2024 Historic center with water flowing from the fountain and the Hospicio Cabañas in the background, as tourists enjoy the sunny day of holiday

4 Days In

Spend a Long Weekend in This City for Gothic Catacombs, Mexican Ballet, and the Best Emerging Food in Mexico

As a host city of the World Cup, Guadalajara is ready to fiesta this summer.

April 14, 2026 04:16 PM

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Daniela Castillo Gómez

UNESCO World Heritage

Tikal Rediscovered: The Greatest Mayan City Just Got a Lot Grander

The national park and UNESCO World Heritage site has long captivated visitors, but recent research is changing the way we experience this ancient place.

March 14, 2019 05:29 PM

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Melanie Haiken

Where to Go in Fall

A Culture-Filled Fall in London

A deeply satisfying trip to Brixton and Shoreditch, rich in history, culture, and Afro-Latinx eats.

November 23, 2022 02:08 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Make Your Willy Wonka Fantasies Come True in Ecuador

Restaurants + Cafés

Where to Learn About and Try Chocolate in Ecuador

Sure, you could pop into your favorite shop for a bar of fine, made-in-Ecuador chocolate. Or you could travel to the country for a choose-your-own chocolate adventure.

April 12, 2017 11:37 AM

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Catherine Elton

COVID + Travel

Spain Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

A writer based in Barcelona describes the current situation in Spain and what travelers who want to go should know.

July 12, 2021 07:27 PM

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Jennifer Ceaser

The minibar at Borgo Santandrea on Italy's Amalfi Coast features a robin’s egg blue feathered backdrop and ribbed wooden cabinetry.

Hotels

Hotel Minibars Have Vastly Improved—These Are the Best of the Best

The top minibars around the world are sustainable, locally sourced, and customized.

October 7, 2023 09:34 AM

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Nora Zelevansky

You're not likely to see other cruise ships on Costa Rica's relaxed Playa del Coco.

Small Ship Cruises

A New Small-Ship Cruise from Mexico to Costa Rica Takes Passengers Far off the Beaten Cruise Path

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

January 24, 2023 12:01 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Health + Wellness

7 Unique Chocolate Experiences Around the World

From exploring old-school chocolate-making techniques to getting a cacao-infused spa treatment, here’s how to go beyond the bar.

February 6, 2018 08:43 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Tips + News

This Is Nuts: You Could Go to Italy for Free, Thanks to Nutella

Only further fueling our addiction, makers of Nutella are giving fans a chance to win a five-day trip to Italy’s Piedmont region, the birthplace of the decadent hazelnut spread.

February 4, 2020 02:50 PM

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Mekalyn Rose

Coffee advent calendar in front of a Christmas tree with someone making a cup of coffee in the foreground

Holiday Travel

15 Advent Calendars Travelers Will Love

Count down the days to Christmas with these Advent calendars filled with chocolate, coffee, and travel-size beauty products from around the world.

October 27, 2023 01:38 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

modern adobe-style homes dotted among the green trees and mountains by Santa Fe

Cities We Love

Art, Adventure, Spas, and Chiles: The Best Things to Do in Santa Fe

Santa Fe has all the art, food, history, and nature you could want. Here are the coolest ways to spend your time in the Southwestern city.

April 17, 2024 08:36 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Take in the fresh air of Alaska’s wilderness

Outdoor Adventure

The Ultimate Nature-Lover’s Adventures for International Travel

When you’re looking for an adrenaline rush abroad in the great outdoors, let these expert tour operators take care of all the details.

Sponsored by United States Tour Operators Association

Food + Drink

5 Ways to Eat Your Way Around Scotland’s Vibrant Food Scene

Discover culinary marvels—ranging from traditionally Scottish to farm-to-table dishes of flourishing urban movements—throughout the country’s gorgeous landscapes.

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