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Veer off the beaten path to small-town U.S.A.

New York’s Catskill and Hudson Valley regions continue to thrive with several cool new hotels, open just in time for summer travel.

Celebrate Puerto Rico’s comeback with a tranquil getaway

In this series, we explore what it takes to land—and work—the world’s coolest travel jobs. Previous installments featured interviews with a doctor without borders, a social media influencer, and a professional ghost hunter. Up next: a designer of extreme obstacle courses.

Move over, Hamptons—the Catskills are having their break-from-the-city moment.

This article is part of Airbnb’s Not Yet Trending series, which showcases emerging destinations on the cusp of global relevance.

Strategies for getting the most out of your visit to some of the best museums in the world.

These aren’t your typical safari experiences.

Montana has an interesting mix of old west and new cool. Gils’ Goods in Livingston is a good example of this. The hip, brick-walled eatery used to be the Gil’s Got It general store; the original neon sign still hangs outside as a relic. Today Gil’s got wood-fired pizzas, farm-fresh salads, home-baked breads and pastries, and hand-mixed sodas. You know, the goods.

Unless your understanding of American geography is outrageously poor, you know that Montana is nowhere near a major body of water or any ocean. All that makes Neptune’s Brewery in Livingston more fun. The decor is seafarer-chic, the beers are fresh and hoppy, and the pub grub is perfect after a long day of driving across the state. Ride in for Happy Hour, and lock your lips around a Dirty Bird APA.

Step into the Mint Bar and Grill for a “taste of history,” or whatever that means, and some excellent Western fare from renowned chefs chefs Pat Helwick and Pete Kindig. Like many restaurants in Livingston, the Mint Bar is located in a beautiful heritage building with a rustic, atmospheric interior, while the Red Rock Grill kitchen serves catfish nuggets, PBR fries, and delicious waygu burgers.

November is a great time to visit the falls. When the water is not at its peak, you can travel to Livingstone Island. The island offers epic views that you won’t get from anywhere else along this UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a little hike and swim, guides take you to the edge of the falls where you can look down into Devil’s Pool.

A real Western experience is easy to come by at the Yellowstone Valley Lodge. The Lodge includes a number of beautiful cabins and a restaurant situated along the Yellowstone River in Montana‘s spectacular Paradise Valley. The lodge is known for the bespoke touches found throughout the property, from the food in the kitchen to the design of the cabins. This is one of the finest Yellowstone National Park bases you’ll ever find, and perhaps the only one you’ll ever return to after a night or two of falling asleep along the river.

Park Place Tavern is a beloved local joint known for tremendous steaks, burgers, and even a Thai beef salad - imagine that. The patio is a great place to spend a summer or fall afternoon, and Glenn, the man behind the bar (and the restaurant as a whole), knows how to make his customers feel welcome and comfortable. A great choice for a bite to eat in a surprisingly excellent little food town in Montana.

Why we love it: A food-focused retreat in the scenic Willowemoc Valley

The Highlights:

• 600 acres of private land for hiking, fishing, and more
• A nine-course dinner included with each stay
• Cozy common spaces for soaking up the peace and quiet

The Review:
Set on a ledge overlooking the Willowemoc Valley and its namesake river, The DeBruce brings a touch of sophistication to an otherwise quiet corner of the Catskills. Here, in a restored inn from the 1880s, guests find 14 modest rooms spread over three floors. Designed to create a sense of calm, all feature down duvets, Sferra linens, and tile-and-marble bathrooms stocked with Malin & Goetz toiletries, while some also include clawfoot tubs and expansive views of the surrounding scenery. Guests spend little time in their rooms, however, as The DeBruce is home to several cozy common spaces, including the Great Room (filled with antique couches and wingback chairs), the Conservatory (with an original fieldstone fireplace and comfy reading chair), and a serene pool (surrounded by lounge chairs, a firepit, and manicured gardens). The property also sits on nearly 600 acres of private land, which spans two mountains, a river, and several ponds. Simply walk over the private bridge for access to trails for hiking, birding, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing, as well as a half-mile of river for fly fishing.

At the center of all of this is the restaurant—a glass-walled dining room overlooking the valley, where guests enjoy the a la carte breakfasts and multiple-course dinners included in their stay (one night is always a nine-course tasting menu). Chef Aksel Theilkuhl, formerly of BLT Steak Group in New York City, draws from a bounty of local, seasonal products for every meal, impressing with dishes like smoked trout and mushroom three ways. Should guests prefer something more casual, there’s also the Club Room in the basement, where Theilkuhl serves bar classics and small plates in an intimate setting. For more insight into The DeBruce’s culinary program, sign up for sessions with Theilkuhl and help with kitchen prep, sample new dishes, or forage the hotel grounds for ramps and more. Other activities like Pilates and yoga classes, exploratory nature walks, and fly-fishing lessons are also on offer, giving guests plenty of ways to while away their days in the Catskills.

Overall:
Housed in a restored 19th-century inn, the 14-room DeBruce is a warren of cozy common spaces that invite travelers to linger in wingback chairs next to stone fireplaces or chat on porch swings hung from the verandah. Guests may take a dip in the outdoor pool or join a fly-fishing or foraging excursion, but the main event is dinner. Chef Aksel Theilkuhl, formerly of BLT Steak Group in New York City, serves a nightly tasting menu in a 32-seat dining room facing the lodge’s ponds and rolling hills.