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COVID + Travel

Cuba to Welcome Back International Travelers

The Caribbean island destination is set to reopen on November 15 to those who are either vaccinated or COVID tested.

November 8, 2021 08:20 PM

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Andrea Rodriguez

Restaurants + Cafés

10 Places to Eat Boozy Ice Cream in the United States

From bourbon-infused scoops to fully loaded floats, get your fix of drinks and dessert at these booze-forward ice cream parlors.

April 11, 2018 09:38 AM

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Veronica Meewes

Where to Travel Next

18 Places to Go in 2018

Wondering where to travel in 2018? We’ve got you covered.

December 7, 2017 02:24 PM

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Staff

Cities We Love

San Francisco’s Newest Park Is 70 Feet Above the Heart of Downtown

The 5.4-acre rooftop alone increases the neighborhood’s open space by 17 percent.

August 9, 2018 04:54 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Restaurants + Cafés

The 5 Best Gourmet Markets in Madrid

Once used for only grocery shopping, Madrid’s markets have blossomed into hot spots for meals and nightlife.

April 20, 2017 12:06 PM

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Yvonne Gordon

Travel Insiders

Ventana Big Sur: This Landmark Hotel Was Reborn After a Natural Disaster in Big Sur

Hospitality expert John Pritzker discusses how a Big Sur hotel made its lavish comeback after landslides devastated California’s Central Coast.

November 15, 2017 05:45 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Epic Trips

Here’s Why Your Next Trip Should Be to Switzerland

Iconic Scenery is just the beginning of an amazing trip that begins with a flight aboard SWISS.

Sponsored by SWISS

Hotels

Intimate Inns That Take Guests off the Beaten Path and Onto a Bike

The next trend in lodging? The B&B&B (bed and breakfast and bicycle). Here are our picks for where to try it first.

May 25, 2018 07:02 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Epic Trips

How to Enjoy Summer in the British Virgin Islands

Let the BVI show you how summertime is done in the Caribbean.

Sponsored by British Virgin Islands Tourism

Restaurants + Cafés

Tar, Spaghetti, and Other Totally Real Ice Cream Flavors You Need to Try in Europe

Chocolate and vanilla are classics, but on your next trip to the continent, opt instead for one of Europe’s quirkier traditional flavors. Like resin or licorice. Trust us.

June 7, 2018 05:56 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Travel for Good

Why Paying It Forward Is the Best Part of Travel

Writer Tim Cahill reflects on the lasting impact of kind gestures—and how the strangers who help us define the stories of our lives.

April 2, 2018 04:39 PM

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Tim Cahill

Right: Woman standing in the open window of a train carriage. Left: A meal on a table with a canyon in the background.

Train Travel

The Most Scenic Summer Train Rides in the World

Take in the great outdoors from a window seat on these train trips.

May 30, 2019 04:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

How to Prevent Your Frequent Flyer Miles From Being Hacked

Air Travel News

Why Hackers Are Targeting Your Airline Points and Miles—And How to Protect Them

Cybercriminals are breaking into frequent flier accounts and selling the miles for cash. Here’s how travelers can arm themselves against attack.

October 18, 2023 09:50 AM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

The First Mars-Inspired Village on Earth Will Open in the Not-So-Distant Future

In the Mojave Desert, a network of self-sustaining biomes by Interstellar Lab will be built to research how future generations could inhabit other planets.

December 24, 2019 11:45 AM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

You’ll Soon Be Able to Spend the Night at the North Pole—in an Igloo

The temporary hotel will be set up next April.

September 16, 2019 04:54 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

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