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A strong dollar can stretch your travel imagination. We asked travel professionals where you should use that extra buying power.

My solo trip through Nevada’s Extraterrestrial Highway reminded me why traveling to remote corners of the world is worth it.

Tompkins has been working for decades to help rewild South America. The next few years will be even more ambitious, she says.

Gardens, parks, islands, and cliffs mean you can enjoy nature when you visit this Canadian City.

These pedestrian-friendly areas offer a colorful array of experiences.

Plus, what to buy, where to eat and stay, and what to do in the nation’s capital.

Located among several other hotel behemoths in Nob Hill—such as the neighboring Fairmont—the Ritz Carlton San Francisco makes a strong impression right from the outset. It’s housed within a neoclassical building that was originally designed as the Pacific Coast headquarters of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. The entrance’s large columns and ornate stonework befit its 1909 birth year, a style that continues on into the chandelier-and-marble decorated lobby.


Though historic, the hotel is not stuck in time. A 2015 revamp brought the hotel’s 336 guest rooms and suites squarely into the present day, with effortlessly elegant decor, luxurious Frette linens, and comfortable, lounge-worthy spaces. And despite the culinary temptations that await just beyond the top-hatted valets, be sure to enjoy at least one cocktail at the in-house bar and lounge (our favorite: a martini shaken with a novel, yet effective, turn-of-the-century contraption) or a glass of champagne in the sunny outdoor courtyard.

From breweries and tasting rooms to hotels and rooftop restaurants, the small Sonoma County town of Healdsburg is experiencing a spate of new and exciting openings.

From Hawaii to Wyoming to Maine, these fine eateries serve tasty food and even better scenery.

The best way to travel is by breaking a sweat.

Get away from the city with one of these close-by destinations throughout Northern and Central California.

With salmon fishing (and eating), craft breweries, hiking trails, and a thriving local art scene, there’s a lot to love about Anchorage.

One of the big challenges of visiting Yosemite National Park—in addition to the crowds—is the relatively limited accommodations. But that’s about to change with several new openings.

From a world-class museum to a kayak excursion through mangroves, this Middle Eastern capital city has something for every traveler.

Whether you’re looking to chase the Northern Lights, try your hand at fly fishing, or unwind in a spa surrounded by nature, these are the best places to stay in Alaska for an adventure in the great outdoors.