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Apprehensive travelers are turning to CBD for its calming effects. But crossing borders with it can be tricky. We break down the rules for you—and the best products to try.

April 12, 2022 04:18 PM

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Stacey Lastoe

Bassin de la Villette swimming pools in Paris

Cities We Love

Where to Go to Avoid the Crowds in Paris This Summer

As postpandemic travelers return to Paris in droves, here’s a cheat sheet of new hotels and restaurants, under-the-radar exhibits, and other off-the-beaten-path discoveries.

July 10, 2023 07:45 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Restaurants + Cafés

This Country Has the Highest Concentration of Michelin Stars. Here’s Where to Eat

Delve into Monaco’s restaurant scene, where incredible culinary talent abounds.

Sponsored by Visit Monaco

Books

13 of the Best, Most Community-Oriented Black-Owned Bookstores in the U.S.

Community centers, sources of literary and cultural inspiration, inequality busters . . . Black-owned bookstores are forces of change and inspiration.

February 24, 2025 08:45 AM

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Tykesha Spivey Burton

Hotels

Rafael Nadal, Richard Branson Bring New Hotels—and Attention—to Mallorca

The largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands has become a hotbed of celebrity hotels yet remains blissfully low key.

June 28, 2023 01:30 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Two tables with art sculptures on them in front of hanging thread

Museums + Galleries

This Spring, Visit These Can’t-Miss Exhibits Showcasing Asian American Culture

Explore Asian American art, history, and culture at these engaging exhibits.

May 2, 2024 08:46 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Buahan, A Banyan Tree Escape is surrounded by Bali's dense green jungle.

Hotels

These Are Bali’s Most Stunning—and Environmentally Friendly—Hotels

Three luxury resorts on the Indonesian island of Bali are getting creative with waste reduction and recycling—and are educating travelers in the process.

March 22, 2023 02:44 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

So many cheeses; so many clues about what your future travel plans might be.

Food + Drink

I Met a Cheese Fortune Teller and She Told Me Where I Had to Travel Next

The telling of the future through reading cheese, aka tyromancy, might just give you some handy clues about where you’re headed.

August 2, 2024 04:13 PM

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Kristin Vuković

Road Trips

23 Incredible Road Trips in the U.S.

Whether you’re looking for sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean or a multiday adventure through national parks, these road trips provide plenty of opportunities to explore the United States.

April 4, 2024 07:12 PM

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Ciera Velarde

The restaurant car on the Eastern and Oriental Express with antique red velvet dining chairs and white-linen tabletops with formal place settings and small table lamps

Trains

The Most Luxurious Train in Asia Has Returned—Here’s a First Look

Jungle treks by day and cocktail parties at night—it doesn’t get more decadent than traveling in Asia on Belmond’s Eastern and Orient Express.

June 14, 2024 02:45 PM

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Tiana Attride

Neil Jacobs, CEO of Six Senses for 13 years, recently stepped down to launch Wild Origins, his new company.

Hotels

Former Six Senses CEO Launches New Travel Concept Wild Origins—and Reveals What Hotels Still Get Wrong

Neil Jacobs helped turn Six Senses into a global force in wellness and sustainability. Now he’s stepping down—and starting again.

July 14, 2025 05:35 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

A panoramic view of bright lights in the cool blue snow-covered valley of Park City, Utah at dusk.

Sustainable Travel

7 Tips for a Greener Trip to Park City

Ready for a mountain adventure? Here’s how to enjoy Utah’s outdoors while protecting and preserving it, too.

Sponsored by Visit Park City

Beef wellington on a plate with hollandaise sauce

Air Travel News

To Celebrate 100 Years, a Major U.S. Airline Will Serve These 1920s Culinary Classics

In a nod to a bygone era of travel, a celebratory 100th anniversary inflight menu will pay homage to elevated hors d’oeuvres and entrées of the early 20th century.

February 11, 2026 02:43 PM

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Chris Dong

People chatting at a cafe in Thessaloniki, Greece.

In the Magazine

This Greek City Is the Country’s “Capital of Cool”

In the Greek city of Thessaloniki, rich history, creative gastronomy, and laid-back living abound.

September 28, 2023 09:49 AM

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Anya von Bremzen

Packing Tips + Gear

Now Is the Perfect Time to Deep-Clean Your Travel Gear—Here’s How

Experts weigh in on the best ways to clean and maintain your suitcases, backpacks, water bottles, hiking boots, and more.

May 6, 2020 08:33 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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