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Woman swimming in a sky-high pool, surrounded by snowy mountain landscape

Winter weather isn’t just for skiing or sledding—it can also be for taking long, relaxing soaks in steaming pools surrounded by snowy scenery.

January 22, 2026 01:54 PM

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Nicole Trilivas

Outdoor Adventure

Under Canvas Just Opened 2 New Glamping Sites This Spring

The luxury camping company officially is welcoming guests to its first location in Maine and third in Utah now.

May 14, 2021 07:09 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Spain is home to some bold and seriously tasty red wines.

Food + Drink

Exploring Catalonia’s Rich Wine History, One Sip at a Time

Just outside Barcelona, a wine trail leads to some of the country’s oldest and most impressive vineyards.

August 15, 2022 03:28 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Family Travel

The Best Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Chicago

To do: Meet the dinosaurs. Swim in the river. Gorge on ice cream.

July 1, 2024 10:36 AM

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Elaine Glusac

Park City, Utah is an excellent destination to ski and apres-ski.

Winter Sports

11 U.S. Ski Resorts Every Skier Needs to Experience

With world-famous runs, top-notch facilities, and sustainability efforts that make a difference, these are the ski destinations to put on your list this season.

December 9, 2024 01:39 PM

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Frederick Reimers

An exotic cactus garden on top of the medieval village of Eze in the south of France, French Riviera.

Where to Travel Next

These 8 Desert Gardens Feel Like a Small Dose of Summer Year-Round

From a sprawling botanical museum in Arizona to a cliffside succulent sanctuary in France, these gardens prove the desert is anything but desolate.

January 5, 2026 11:11 AM

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James Oliver Cury

Travel Tips + Etiquette

New Car or European Vacation? Here’s How to Have Both

Plan a continental holiday with BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, or Volvo, and bring home one heck of a souvenir.

February 26, 2018 08:13 PM

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Nick Kurczewski

Outdoor Adventure

Secret Tips on U.S. National Parks This Insider Wants You to Know

How best to see the wolves of Yellowstone, ride down a sand dune, and find Switzerland in America.

September 11, 2020 07:14 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Health + Wellness

5 Spas That Make Tucson One of the World’s Best Wellness Destinations

Situated among relaxing desert landscapes, these resorts are havens for renewing body and soul—and the healing getaway you need right now.

Sponsored by Visit Tucson

The Best Private Tours of Palm Springs and the Desert

Memorable only-in-California experiences for travelers interested in nature, history, food, shopping, and more.

May 8, 2018 09:47 AM

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Visit California

History + Culture

The Singular Beauty of Mongolia Through a Photographer’s Eyes

Photographer Frédéric Lagrange shares images and stories from years of traveling to the world’s most sparsely populated country—one of the last places where nomadic life still exists.

October 18, 2018 05:13 PM

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Sarah Buder

Destination Spotlight

This Canadian Province Is the Ultimate Destination for Iceberg Spotting

Springtime brings a parade of icebergs to Newfoundland and Labrador, and the result is truly a wonder of nature.

Sponsored by Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism

National Parks

Yellowstone Is More Popular Than Ever—Here’s How to Enjoy It Without the Crowds

Few people venture far beyond the parking lot, but less-crowded wonders await those who do.

March 9, 2022 06:26 PM

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Amy S. Eckert

The Kellogg Doolittle House with a cantilevered roof built into the Joshua Tree desert

Hotels

16 Airbnbs in Joshua Tree to Book for a Desert Retreat

You’ll want to add these Joshua Tree Airbnbs—with futuristic architecture, firepits, and unparalleled stargazing opportunities—to your wish list.

October 9, 2023 08:54 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Expedition Cruises

Experience Greenland’s Rugged Tundra, Exquisite Fjords, and Cultural Immersion

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