After its enviable climate, the best thing about Southern California might just be that you can drive two hours in any direction and find yourself in a starkly different place — a yucca-dotted desert, a cove ideal for surfing, a mountain peak wearing a hat of snow. It's the rolling…
This weekend will see the rising of the "Pink Moon," always one of the year's most popular astronomical spectacles. It will look its best as it appears low on the eastern horizon on Saturday, April 16, 2022. Here's everything you need to know about this weekend's "Pink Moon." What is…
There's something special about desert towns. Be it their otherworldly landscapes, arid climate, mystical vibes, or unique flora and fauna, these destinations offer an escape unlike any other. Even better, they have modern amenities, but you can still get away from it all for a bit of solitude. Thankfully, there…
Credit: Courtesy of Arosa Tourism The Arosa train line snakes its way up into the mountains from the small Swiss city of Chur, gaining more than 3,000 feet of elevation in just 16 miles. About 40 minutes into the one-hour journey, the train veers right at the town of Langwies…
Credit: Illustration by Donough O’Malley After many months — or even years — apart, families are finally getting back together. In fact, gathering for a multiday reunion is one of the biggest motivators for vacations right now, according to a spokesperson for Virtuoso, the global network of luxury travel advisors.…
Once again, Sarasota, Florida, topped the list of Best Places to Retire in the U.S., according to U.S. News and World Report's 2021-2022 data. Florida cities took eight out of the top 10 spots on the most recent annual survey, which evaluates 150 metropolitan areas and ranks them according to…
Credit: Sylvain Sonnet/Getty Images Pink stucco buildings, striped awnings, wrought iron balconies, and tall palm trees, their fronds creating shadows that move with the morning breeze — that's my view as I sip a cappuccino at a French café. It's quiet, and voices are low. But the night before on…
Credit: Courtesy of Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism Even though droves of visitors head to the Adirondacks in the summer and fall, the quietness of the spring season — between early April and late May — may be even more enticing for nature lovers. In addition to quiet, bug-free days,…
Credit: tobiasjo/Getty Images From cool coastal getaways to countryside retreats, many of Australia's small towns punch above their weight when it comes to tourist attractions, while also offering an opportunity to escape the city crowds and engage with local culture at a more relaxed pace. Home to less than 15,000…
Credit: Hedelin F/Andia/Universal Images Group via Getty Images What if you could sail the world with family and friends on your very own yacht, just like on the Bravo television series Below Deck? You can! Imagine sailing among the rich and famous on a motor yacht along the French Riviera…