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As demand in summer travel heats up, many are eager to finally check off bucket list destinations.
International travel is still in limbo, but there's no shortage of incredible places here in the US.
From a tree house in Hawaii to a condo overlooking Times Square, you'll never forget these Airbnbs.
As travel continues to tick up around the US thanks to millions of Americans being fully vaccinated, the ...

Straddling both the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean, Costa Rica’s mist-covered cloud forests, beguiling beaches, exotic wildlife and majestic volcanoes have long been a beacon for traveler’s eager reconnect with nature.
With no shortage of accommodations, from a luxury eco-lodge in the heart of the rainforest to a five-star resort and residences and safari style tents overlooking Arenal Volcano, these 4 hotels are worth exploring on your next visit to the land of pura vida.

According to an Airbnb survey, over 50% of moms want to infuse nature in their next vacation. Actress and mom Mindy Kaling teamed up with Airbnb to curate a list of the best 'momcations.' There's no doubt that moms could use a little extra love this Mother's Day, and probably a good vacation.

One of north county San Diego’s most elegant resorts, Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa ups the ante in all things luxury. Set the scene: Set on 200-acres in the sleepy surf town of Carlsbad, California, Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa has been a perennial favorite of moneyed travelers, sports enthusiasts and the San Diego staycation set thanks to its world-renowned Aviara Golf Club and destination spa. You know you’ve arrived somewhere special from...

If you've done a flight search or price-matched a hotel or car rental anytime in the past two decades, you're probably familiar with Kayak.com. Founded by billionaire CEO Steve Hafner in 2004, there's no doubt that the travel aggregator and metasearch website with a database of over 400,000 hotels worldwide has revolutionized how we plan and price out travel in real time.

Boasting some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, eco-friendly lodges, and rainforest retreats, finding Pura Vida has never seemed more necessary.

There’s no place on Earth that encapsulates the spirit of Pura Vida (pure life) quite like Costa Rica. Believed to have been derived from a 1956 film of the same name, today that ethos is not only a reminder of living life to the fullest, but also a colloquialism that’s exchanged as frequently and casually as a simple hello or goodbye.

It’s just...

Winding our way along Catarata de Oro (“trail of gold”) in the high-valley jungle of northern Costa Rica, our guide and naturalist, Alan, stops to pluck a small green leaf off a moringa tree. Known here as a “miracle plant” due to its various health properties like reducing inflammation and improving energy levels, I didn’t come here looking for a miracle, but after almost a full year spent in varying degrees of quarantine and shelte...

Durable and utilitarian, duffels can make for a great travel companion.

We found the best duffels for overnight trips, camping, taking to the gym, and more.

Though often overlooked in the carry-on luggage world, duffels provide a quick and easy way to pack, whether it's for a short weekend getaway or as an extra bag on long-haul trips.

I've been a believer in the utility of a good duffel ever since my trusty red Reebok duffel got me through my first whirlwind tour across Europe with the USTA'...

There are few places in the world that have the power to transport you to another time and place. Baccarat Hotel is one of those places. Set right in the heart of midtown Manhattan, this Parisian-meets art-deco inspired locale not only of offers some seriously elegant accommodations, like a world-class Spa de La Mer and gourmet French-fare by Chef Gabriel Kreuther, a stay at Baccarat is an indulgent experience, worthy of a price point to match. The first hotel of its kind by the 250-year old ...

Featuring an overwater spa and personal team of concierges, The Private Island at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi opened this week, and offers all the Kim Kardashian West vibes you don’t want to miss.

It’s hard to believe that only a few short months ago, Kim Kardashian West, along with her “closest inner circle” of family and friends, set off on vacation to the French Polynesian island of Tahiti. So much has happened since then, and much like the current Hilaria Baldwin saga, the hullaba...

‘The Harmon Room’ comes kitted out in mid-century modern décor, vintage accessories and a larger-than-life chessboard installation​ suspended from the ceiling above the bed.
Chess enthusiasts and fans of the hit Netflix series The Queens Gambit will be delighted to know that a hotel room in honor all things Beth Harmon will now be available to book.
In an announcement made by boutique hotel and contemporary art museum 21c Museum Hotel Lexington today, the opening of the “Harmon Room,” in Lexi...

One of the Med’s most elusive island getaways, everyone from James Bond to Jay Z and Beyoncé have been taken by this Italian island paradise.

Once considered a sleepy island off the coast of Corsica, Sardinia is a place that has long captivated the imaginations of travelers the world over. The second largest island in the Mediterranean, it wasn’t until the 1950s that a Swiss billionaire by the name Prince Aga Khan transformed Sardinia’s northern coast into a playground for the rich and famous...

When it comes to travel trends, there are certain buzzwords that tend to elicit a knee-jerk reaction. Last year, we couldn’t seem to escape the grips of hygge. The Danish term for coziness, hygge was endorsed wholeheartedly by lifestyle hotels and trendsetters the world over and everything from cozy socks to those itchy wool sweaters everyone got in Iceland were in high demand. While hygge’s not necessarily going anywhere (who doesn’t love to be cozy when they’r...

Standing in the open-air pergola of his lagoon-side cooking school, Joy Ngeuambopha begins the day’s lesson. “Lao cooking is about balance of flavors and fresh ingredients,” Mr. Ngeuambopha tells the class as he purées freshly plucked coriander leaves, garlic, chilies, eggplant, and a fermented fish sauce called padaek into a mortar and pestle. “That balance is for you to decide.” However the “La...

There’s no question that ‘Home Alone’ will forever and always be considered one of the best (arguably the best) holiday movie of all time.
In honor of the films 30th anniversary, Graduate Evanston has just unveiled The King McCallister Experience that will allow you to relive the magic in the hotel’s brand new ‘Home Alone Room.’
“Home Alone is all about youthful optimism and playful mischief and those sentiments and nostalgic feeling...