There are few places in the world where family travel feels quite as effortless and embraced as it does in Mexico. It packs an incredible range for one country, with beaches, jungles, mountains, and big cities, all just a few hours from the US and welcoming to travelers of every age. “Mexico has a culture
Earlier this year, I found myself icing cakes in celeb-approved Los Angeles bakery Sweet Lady Jane to mark the launch of Airbnb’s newly revamped Experiences section. Not content to serve solely as a platform for your base on vacation, the brand now offers a variety of activities bookable via the platform designed to help visitors
Arresting in its beauty, New York's Hudson Valley is a veritable weekend escape at any time of year, whether you’re dipping into swimming holes in the summer, or taking in the kaleidoscopic colors of autumn. It carries a particular charm, though, during these brisk, winter months, when the woods become dusted with snow and all’s
For our 39th annual Reader’s Choice Awards, voters weighed in on their favorite ski resorts in North America—including the US and Canada. Colorado reigns as the top US ski destination, with 10 resorts making our top 30. And the East Coast held its ground, with two resorts breaking into the top 10 for the second
Skip to main content From grande dames to modern apartments, these are the best places to stay in the Scottish capital. Gleneagles Townhouse Edinburgh is a city of contrasts—grand yet familiar, ancient yet constantly evolving—and some of the city's best hotels capture that balance beautifully. Whether you’re after the stately elegance of a landmark address
The best hotels in Sicily are a testament to the region's unique character. A scruffy, splendid, sun-baked mosaic of varied cultures and landscapes, all under Mount Etna’s menacing gaze, the island’s strategic Mediterranean position has allowed almost every civilization to have a peck at its fertile soil. From the Ancient Greeks and the Arabs to
I’m a sucker for a good travel rewards card. Over the years, I’ve collected a small handful of them — not because I love juggling annual fees, but because the right cards can save you a lot of money on flights, hotels, and travel perks you’d otherwise pay out of pocket for. Not only do
One of the greatest things you can do as a parent is plan a weekend away with friends who also have kids. You get built-in playdates, everyone can share the cooking and childcare, and the fact that it’s not your home means no one feels the pressure of hosting. But the trick to pulling off
Not all business-class seats are created equal. Some have sliding doors, others have privacy panels. On some planes, you may have to step over a neighbor to reach the aisle. Even planes from the same airline can have differing configurations. Some flights serve caviar and pricey Champagne while others rely on a more basic no-frills
With the holidays on the horizon and ski resorts preparing to open their doors (and lifts), now’s the time to plan where you’ll stay when ski season hits full swing. With many destinations—from Montana’s Big Sky to Idaho’s Sun Valley—requiring advance lift reservations this year, the smartest snow-seeking travelers are locking in their dates and
Skip to main content Here's where to stay in the Catalan capital. Grand Hotel Central Barcelona is home to plenty of diverse, historic architecture, from the ever-extending towers of Gaudí’s Sagrada Família to the art-laden halls of the Picasso museum, but perhaps often overlooked is the architecture of the places where guests can spend the
Some Airbnbs you book for the location, others you book for spectacular amenities—like the private pool or luxe hot tub. When you decide to stay in an Airbnb that’s billed as “midcentury-modern,” you’re staying there for the concept—broadening your understanding of what a four-walled home can be and immersing yourself in architectural history. The design