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Every September, Everglades City holds a Blessing of the Stone Crab Fleet, a festival to celebrate the area’s signature seafood and those who deliver it.

Key Lime Pie Is Fine, but This Is Florida’s Real Signature Dish

Stone crab claws are the Sunshine State’s most beloved delicacy, and there’s no better place to eat them than Everglades City.

April 20, 2026 10:23 AM

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Terry Ward

The lounge space on the Orient Express La Dolce Vita, featuring curvy benches and an espresso bar

The first photos of the 1960s-inspired, luxurious railcars have been released—along with details on how to score a coveted spot aboard the La Dolce Vita train in Italy.

March 19, 2024 06:20 PM

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Mae Hamilton

A brown, green, and red home in Greenland with water and snowy hills in he background

In light of ongoing geopolitical concerns, the country’s national tourism board sent an email to about 6,000 U.S.-based travel advisers and tour operators.

February 12, 2026 05:06 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Red and yellow fireworks over a city skyline at night

Holiday Travel

These 7 Places Are Having the Most Festive July 4 Parties

Because where else would you be?

May 5, 2025 04:29 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

A snow-covered Denali, which is being renamed Mount McKinley, rises in the background behind brown foothills and rows of pine trees in the foreground emerging from light brown brush

On January 20, President Trump signed an executive order changing the name of the country’s highest mountain from Denali to Mount McKinley. Alaskans have thoughts.

February 5, 2025 07:38 PM

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Bailey Berg

A birds-eye view of sailboats anchored near the shore of Lake Harriet in Minnesota.

Water Sports

7 Picture-Perfect Minnesota Lakes You Need to Visit

Go canoeing, relax by the shore while sipping wine, and shop in these charming lake towns.

Sponsored by Explore Minnesota

Family Travel

I’ve Spent Many Happy Summers With My Kids in the Florida Keys. These Are the Best Outdoor Adventures.

Encounter sea turtles, paddle through mangrove mazes, and snorkel in a marine sanctuary on Marathon.

November 15, 2024 04:08 PM

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Terry Ward

COVID + Travel

Fiji Welcomes Back Vaccinated International Travelers

Fully vaccinated adults (as well as unvaccinated children accompanying them) can now travel to Fiji from the U.S. and several other countries.

December 1, 2021 03:31 PM

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Michelle Baran

Solvang, CA, USA - November 28, 2019: Danish village of Solvang at sunset, California

Where to Travel Next

18 Places in the United States That Feel Like Europe

If a long-haul flight isn’t in the cards, these U.S. destinations will transport you to far away lands.

April 13, 2026 05:31 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

The view of San Pedro Volcano across Lake Atitlan

Outdoor Adventure

8 Beautiful Lakes Around the World to Plan a Trip to Right Now

Waterside beauty goes beyond the beach.

May 27, 2024 09:32 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Trains

New High-Speed Train to Connect Paris and Berlin

By the end of next year, there will be a direct rail connection between two of our favorite cities in Europe.

May 31, 2022 08:08 PM

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Michelle Baran

The plan is to place one electric vehicle charging station roughly every 50 miles along interstate highways.

Construction of new EV charging locations across the country could begin by next spring.

September 27, 2022 03:37 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

The scenes from Apollonia Corleone's wedding and Vito Corleone's heart attack were filmed outside this mansion, now on Airbnb.

Hotels

The “Godfather” House Is Now on Airbnb

A 30-night stay at Don Vito Corleone’s house is an offer you can’t refuse.

July 25, 2022 10:38 AM

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Bailey Berg

Aerial view of Reykjavik, Iceland, with a large modern church surrounded by buildings, some with red rooftops, and the ocean and snow covered mountains in the distance

LGBTQ Travel

The World’s 25 Safest Countries for LGBTQ Travelers

A 2025 index ranks countries based on how safe and welcoming they are for the queer community, accounting for civil- and human-rights protections and antidiscrimination laws.

June 4, 2025 08:46 AM

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Sarah Buder

Two ceramic skulls displayed on a Dia de los Muertos altar.

Festivals + Events

This Vibrant Holiday Is Not the Mexican Version of Halloween. Here’s When and Where to Celebrate It in Mexico.

Taking place over two colorful days in November, Día de los Muertos is a vibrant festival held in memory of passed loved ones.

October 8, 2025 10:02 AM

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Sarah Buder

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