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Flying Is Hard for Tall Travelers. Use These 7 Tips to Make It More Comfortable

Flying can be uncomfortable for the average passenger, but for taller travelers it can be downright misery. Here are some ways to (literally) ease the pain.

January 9, 2024 02:05 PM

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Mike Arnot

Although St. Lucia is less than 250 square miles, it has plenty of places to relax.

Beaches

St. Lucia is a Year-Round Vacation Spot—A Local Reveals 4 of Its Best Beaches

Some of the country’s best stretches of sand, according to acclaimed athlete and St. Lucia local Julien Alfred.

December 26, 2024 09:00 AM

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Mariette Williams

Luxury camp site set up under the stars with a private chef and sleeping quarters. Two chairs are set up next to a fire pit. Site is secluded and shaded by trees with mountains in the background.

Epic Trips

8 Life-Changing Trips from South Africa to South America

These luxury journeys span Africa’s wilds, Bhutan’s sacred temples, and more.

Sponsored by Mexican Caribbean

Numerous Antler luggage pieces in various shades of pastel photographed in a grey studio space

Packing Tips + Gear

Away, Tumi, Osprey: The Best Luggage Deals This Black Friday and Cyber Monday

What better way to jump-start your New Year travel goals than with a fresh set of luggage, a sturdy backpack or duffel, a weekender bag, or packing cubes?

November 25, 2025 11:59 AM

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Bailey Berg

The sunlit lobby of the just-opened Belmond Cadogan Hotel

Cities We Love

From Christian Dior to David Mamet, 9 Reasons You Should Head to London This Spring

With a bumper crop of hotel openings, star-fueled West End plays, and a Christian Dior show at the V+A, London’s spring season is in full bloom.

April 11, 2019 11:54 AM

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Ann Shields

Festivals + Events

Blondie Is Traveling to Cuba for a Landmark Concert Series

Here’s how you can go on the four-day cultural exchange trip to see the band next March.

November 13, 2018 08:33 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Fall 2023

Carbon Neutral, Net Zero, B-Corp—How to Make Sense of Sustainability Buzzwords

A breakdown of what common environmental lingo actually means.

November 7, 2023 01:53 PM

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Tim Chester

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to Paris This Winter

Lots of shiny new Michelin stars, a new museum dedicated to the French Resistance, and a much-anticipated hotel opening mean that off-season sparkles in Paris.

November 14, 2019 01:05 PM

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Ann Shields

Water Sports

This Boat Rental Company Is the Perfect Way to Step Up Your Staycation

Boatsetter, the Airbnb of boats, makes it easy to rent anything from a fishing boat to a fully crewed yacht.

August 19, 2020 02:30 PM

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Rosalie Tinelli

Art + Architecture

Eight Unmissable Art Shows in Europe This Fall

Across the continent, several new exhibitions are worth building a trip around.

August 23, 2018 03:12 PM

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Kimberly Bradley

Tips + News

Sweden’s Spectacular Icehotel Opens in Lapland—Take a Peek Inside

The igloo-inspired hotel unveiled its new, seasonal suites made exclusively from snow and ice. This year, the pop-up hotel has created a way to visit even if you can’t be there in person.

January 6, 2021 03:28 PM

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Matt Villano

A high view of a walkway elevated to the height or treetops and a lookout structure at Laurentian Treetops Trail in Laurentides, Quebec

Outdoor Adventure

10 Must-Try Activities in Québec for Adventure Lovers

This road trip through Western Québec delivers with mountain peaks, forest spas, and outdoor adventures for every traveler.

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