Tokyo is home to so many wonderful places to stay, from world-class hotels like the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi to the romantic Peninsula Tokyo. But if you want the chance to step into the shoes of a local during your time in the city, consider booking an Airbnb instead. While first-time visitors shouldn’t
Los Angeles is perfectly positioned for weekend getaways. Its location puts an extraordinary range of landscapes and destinations within easy reach, from snowy mountains and vast deserts to verdant vineyards, sun-drenched islands, and charming coastal towns. Of course, Los Angeles itself has almost everything: world-class dining, vibrant and distinct neighborhoods, Hollywood history, and incredible art
If you're heading to Europe this fall, there's one thing you can leave off your pre-trip checklist: applying for ETIAS. The European Travel Information and Authorization System (better known as ETIAS), a long-planned entry requirement for visa-exempt visitors, was supposed to launch in the final quarter of 2026. As of July 2026, that timeline has
Beloved by hikers, campers, and outdoor adventurers—myself included—REI has an excellent line of gear that spans everything from shoes and clothing to blankets to mountain bikes. Whether you’re planning your first national park trip or organizing a multi-day backpacking excursion, REI has all you’ll need to get started. Even better, there are plenty of great
Porto is a city of great character, with its story told figuratively by those dancing under the Dom Luís I Bridge (after a few too many port tastings), and quite literally by the Azulejo tiles that adorn many of its notable churches and historic buildings. It’s not so much a case of walls that can
Sure, a stunning view or a world-class spa can make a hotel stay memorable, but for me there’s nothing better than sinking into a luxury hotel bed. And nothing makes me sigh with delight more than a plush hotel pillow, the kind you slowly melt into as it molds around you in a cloud-like cocoon.
Smack in the middle of summer, on a prime July weekend when New York City was serving up its usual cocktail of packed sidewalks, nonstop bustle, and a humidity level that felt borderline personal, I knew I needed out. Upstate New York has no shortage of escape routes—charming inns, boutique hotels, and endless Airbnb gems—and
Ah, the airport. The place where you can order a cocktail at 8 a.m., where duty-free shopping makes luxury purchases feel rational, sleeping on the floor is perfectly acceptable, and that $9 bottle of water is simply "just part of traveling." This suspension of social norms can sometimes make airports feel like the Wild West.
Imagine a world where premarital sex is only legal for one night out of the whole year (and, yes, condoms are mandatory). It might seem preposterous, but it is the premise of the movie One Night Only, a hilarious rom-com that takes us up, down, and all around New York City—crucially, all in just one
I’ve only gone fishing a few times in my life, most recently just over a year ago on Lake Taupo in New Zealand, where I caught and promptly released a trout or two. It’s safe to say that I’m no fisherman—and yet I’ve been looking like one by way of my footwear. The fisherman sandal
You never forget your first dolphin encounter—and for many kids across the country, that often happens at SeaWorld. The beloved oceanarium puts the “amusement” in amusement parks: orcas leaping in the air, floorless rollercoasters named after sea monsters, and even aquarium sleepovers. With parks in Orlando, San Diego, San Antonio, and Abu Dhabi, SeaWorld’s aquatic
Looking to up your travel accessories game? It’s time to get Stoney Clover Lane on your radar. The lifestyle brand, founded by sisters Kendall and Libby Glazer in 2009, is all about personal expression, with a line of customizable duffels, pouches, fanny packs, backpacks, and more that you can pick your own patches for, or