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UNESCO World Heritage

Venice in Danger of Losing UNESCO Status

Citing overtourism, UNESCO recommended Venice be placed on its list of World Heritage in Danger sites.

June 28, 2021 12:55 PM

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Colleen Barry

Road Trips

Meet the Traveler Making Domestic Road Trips More Inclusive

A new series of road trips—covering everything from California wine country to Southern foodways—put diversity in the driver’s seat.

October 20, 2020 03:20 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Sunset over a bridge with two turrets, with a conical skyscraper on the left

Cities We Love

The 10 Best Cities in Europe in 2026 Promise Culture, Creativity, and Green Space

Copenhagen climbs from 14, and the top three cities hold firm in Resonance’s annual rankings.

March 3, 2026 07:52 AM

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Lucy Kehoe

Air Travel News

Northern Pacific Airways to Offer Low-Cost Flights to Asia

The new airline plans to fly through Alaska and will offer both domestic routes throughout the United States as well as connections to Japan and South Korea.

January 19, 2022 01:39 PM

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Barbara Peterson

River Cruises

This European River Cruise Truly Lets You Sail the AFAR Way

AFAR and AmaWaterways have teamed up for an exclusive Rhine River cruise in 2020.

Sponsored by AmaWaterways

Islands

Hemingway’s Favorite Getaway Is an Adventurer’s Dream

Kitesurfing, spearfishing, and plenty of tasty food await in one of Florida’s most famous beach destinations.

December 27, 2024 07:54 AM

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Alex Schechter

An ornate bed flanked by mirrors and candelabra-style lights in the Beauty and the Beast-themed Princely suite at Disneyland Hotel, Disneyland Paris

Hotel News + Openings

Disneyland Paris Has a New Luxury Hotel—We Got a Look Inside

The 487-room Disneyland Hotel beckons parkgoers with a Disney royals theme, a grandiose lobby, and plenty of upscale extras.

March 20, 2024 07:07 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Tips + News

Virgin Galactic Offers a Look Inside the World’s First Commercial Spaceport

The design-forward departure lounge will be travelers’ gateway to space.

August 16, 2019 08:15 PM

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Michelle Baran

Bars + Nightlife

This Paris Bar Is Mixing the Most Creative Cocktails in Europe

At the Shangri-La Hotel’s Le Bar Botaniste, head barman Clement Emery spent nine months dreaming up a dazzling new menu of travel-inspired potables.

March 22, 2018 05:26 PM

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David K. Gibson

A wooden walking path leading to the beach on Sanibel Island in Florida

These are the Florida spring-break alternatives where you can escape the crowds.

March 18, 2024 06:39 PM

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Susan B. Barnes

Loyalty + Rewards

This Is When It’s Actually Worth It to Buy Airline Miles (and When It’s Not)

Buying airline miles can be worth it—but only in specific cases. Here’s how to calculate value and spot the best opportunities to save on flights.

December 20, 2024 07:50 AM

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Paul Rubio

CHARLESTON, SC, USA - AUGUST 5, 2019: St Michael's church, whose bells have crossed the Atlantic seven times after damage, dominates the colorful colonial architecture of historic Broad Street,

History + Culture

Charleston Is Best Explored on Foot—Here Are the City’s Best Walking Tours for Food, Architecture, and History

Do a deep dive into the South Carolina city’s history and cuisine by wandering the streets with an expert guide.

December 9, 2024 01:52 PM

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Ellen Schmedinghoff

Where to Travel Next

Experience Untamed Beauty in the Costa Rican Rainforest

Immerse yourself in the stunning natural surroundings of Botánika Osa Peninsula, a new resort with a sustainably minded approach.

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