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Estonia's Soomaa national park with the Riisa bog swimming hole

Hiking + Cycling

Bog Hiking Is the Best Hiking Experience You’ve Never Heard Of

In Estonia’s Soomaa National Park, you can basically walk on water.

December 15, 2023 11:53 AM

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Billie Cohen

Air Travel News

From “Star Wars” to Hello Kitty: The World’s Best Aircraft Paint Jobs

The livery designs on these one-of-a-kind airplanes are everything but boring.

June 27, 2018 09:10 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Beaches

Which French Polynesian Island Should You Visit?

French Polynesia encompasses 118 islands and atolls scattered across five different archipelagoes. Here are five to consider for your first or next trip.

February 1, 2022 03:28 PM

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Alesandra Dubin

Where to Travel Next

8 Summer Trips to Book Right Now, From the Solar Eclipse to World Pride

Skip your usual summer vacation plans with these destinations.

March 9, 2026 03:14 PM

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Scott Hocker

A dining room with a long table with a white tablecloth, a framed mirror over a fireplace, and windows with puffy curtains

Hotels

9 Vacation Rentals That Will Make You Feel Like You’re in “Bridgerton”

These historic villas and apartments across England and Ireland evoke the romantic spirit of the hit Netflix romance series.

June 17, 2024 03:05 PM

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Cat Sposato

A garden in bloom with purple, pink and red flowers, with a castle in the background

History + Culture

8 French Castles Straight Out of a Fairy Tale

Step back in time inside the grand former homes of French royalty.

February 4, 2025 12:03 PM

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Kimberley Lovato

There are more and better ways to stay connected out on the open seas.

Cruise News

Adrift at Sea No More—Wi-Fi on Cruise Ships Gets a Serious Boost

Internet connectivity on cruise sailings isn’t known for being super reliable. A new satellite-driven Wi-Fi technology could change that.

October 7, 2022 01:05 PM

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Fran Golden

From the Editor

Amplifying Black Voices in Travel

Celebrate National Black Business Month by supporting Black-owned businesses and Black authors.

August 12, 2020 02:57 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Where to Travel Next

7 Beautiful Places in Italy Without the Crowds

Ditch the crowds and spend some time in these destinations instead.

January 15, 2025 03:19 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Three alpacas standing in front of a blurry barn in the background

Hotels

Penguins, Monkeys, and Alpacas, Oh My! 8 Wild Airbnbs for Animal Lovers

At these rental properties around the world, you can commune with wildlife and farm animals.

May 17, 2024 03:24 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Bars + Nightlife

How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Tartan Day From Home

We may not be in crowded pubs, but that doesn’t mean we can’t eat, drink, and be merry.

March 16, 2021 09:06 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Loyalty + Rewards

United Just Launched a New Credit Card With up to 100,000 Bonus Miles

Enjoy statement credits toward flights and Global Entry, plus bonus miles on everyday purchases like dining and streaming services.

April 8, 2021 06:19 PM

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Eric Rosen

City Centre Motel During Vancouver Mural Festival 2022

Cities We Love

Get Inspired in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant Neighborhood

Visiting this Pacific Northwest gem reveals a concentration of creativity in Van City.

December 6, 2022 11:53 AM

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Ann Shields

Stay Here Next

Copenhagen’s Former Canadian Embassy Is Now a Luxurious Villa Rental

This 1918 mansion in the Danish capital’s posh Østerbro neighborhood has been given new life as a private villa with seven bedrooms and bespoke amenities.

May 11, 2023 11:33 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The grand hall of St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, has curved ceilings and is decorated with a green-dominant color scheme.

Hotels

All Aboard: These 8 Hotels Are Located in Train Stations

These splendid properties will transport you to a time when U.S. train travel was glamorous.

March 19, 2026 02:35 PM

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Pat Tompkins

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