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Road Trips

The 7 Best Drag Shows, Queer Nights, and Welcoming Bars Along Route 66

These safe and celebratory havens welcome people from all walks of life.

May 15, 2026 03:05 PM

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Matt Kirouac

The Tree Haus accommodations at the Green O are elevated 23 feet off the ground.

Hotels We Love

America’s 13 Coziest Hotels to Visit This Winter

With their firepits and comfort-minded interiors, these are the best hideaways where you can embrace the chill this season.

January 13, 2026 12:55 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

View of the Amaterasu Railway cars on Japan's highest bridge with mountains in the background.

Destination Spotlight

Seek Nature, Onsen, and Food Culture on This Less-Visited Japanese Island

Sip shochu made from local sweet potatoes, eat sashimi from Kinkowan Bay, hike forest trails, and relax in mineral-rich baths in Kyushu.

Sponsored by Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau

Hotel News + Openings

Aspen’s Newest Hotel Wants to Feel Like Your Private Mountain House

White Elephant Aspen, the first mountain property from the East Coast hotel brand, opens on June 15 in Aspen’s quieter West End neighborhood.

May 28, 2026 06:44 PM

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Bailey Berg

A hiker with walking poles heading under an arched rock formation in Sete Cidades National Park with trees around the trail

National Parks

A New 115-Mile Trail in Brazil Connects National Parks, Waterfalls, Caves, and Sandstone Rock Formations

The new Caminhos da Ibiapaba Trail is among a growing network of long-distance treks throughout Brazil.

May 14, 2026 05:38 PM

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Bailey Berg

Epic Trips

An Awe-Inspiring Trip Through the Tasmanian Wilderness

Explore the natural beauty of Australia’s island state and come away with a better appreciation of the environment.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

Trains

This Summer Only: You Can Take a Rare Train Ride Through Jasper and Banff National Parks

Rocky Mountaineer’s new route delivers a front-row seat to the Canadian Rockies’ most dramatic landscapes on a limited 2026 schedule.

March 24, 2026 12:21 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

Braised Short Ribs, Plant-Based Meals, and Artisan Amenity Kits—How Delta Plans to Upgrade Premium Economy

The updated service kicked off September 20.

September 20, 2022 07:47 PM

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Bailey Berg

Destination Spotlight

The Best Things to Do in Minnesota

Home to more than 10,000 lakes, the North Star State also offers world-class museums, national and state parks, and plenty of great places to grab a drink.

August 30, 2024 11:27 AM

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Cinnamon Janzer

Beaches

Making Multigenerational Travel Memories in Bermuda

Here is why Bermuda is the perfect vacation spot for every kind of family

Sponsored by Bermuda Tourism Authority

COVID + Travel

These Hawai‘i, Caribbean, and New York Hotels Now Require Vaccination

The list of hotels mandating vaccines keeps growing.

September 15, 2021 01:30 PM

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Michelle Baran

Boats on the sandbar in the Florida Keys

4 Days In

4 Days in the Florida Keys: Shipwreck Dives, Teeny-Tiny Deer, and Legendary Key Lime Pie

Water, water everywhere—and all that goes with it in the stunning Florida Keys

November 5, 2025 07:23 AM

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Terry Ward

A blue and gold train passes a small pond, with mountains in the background

Trains

Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Epic Train Trip Across Alaska

All aboard for a 12-day journey through the heart of the 49th state.

June 22, 2023 08:06 PM

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Bailey Berg

People walking around New York's jFK airport with a Christmas tree in the middle of the walkway

Air Travel News

Thanksgiving is The Busiest Day of the Year for Travel, But These Dates Also Top The List

The holidays often bring some of the most congested days at the country’s airports and on the roads. Here’s what AAA and TSA predict.

November 24, 2025 05:58 PM

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Michelle Baran

Lit up christmas tree in front of an ornate european-style building in philadelphia

Holiday Travel

10 European-Style Christmas Markets in the U.S. for Glühwein, Danish Cookies, and Swedish Santa

These markets have all the fairy-tale appeal—no passport required.

November 21, 2025 04:53 AM

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Caitlin Morton

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