This year, many of our readers’ favorite properties in the northeastern United States come with a storied pedigree. The Chanler at Cliff Walk, for example, occupies a classic Newport mansion built in 1873. With only 20 rooms, it conveys the intimacy of a Gilded Age residence. The staff is helpful and outgoing, and its main restaurant, the Spiced Pear, features a special chef’s table where diners can watch the team prepare dishes such as lobster tortellini with fennel and orange. “We were treated like royalty,” praised one reader. Another added: “The food, natural scenery, and architectural surroundings inspired the mind.”

The South is a remarkable region where tourism clichés come to life, showcasing a rich culinary history, warm hospitality, and breathtaking scenery. From the lush loblolly pines of North Carolina to the serene beaches of the Lowcountry, this area promises to exceed expectations. Whether your interests lie in beach resorts offering sun and sand or Appalachian retreats featuring crisp mountain air and stunning valley vistas, the South has something for every traveler.

Remember the Alamo? You’re not alone. Nearly every visitor to San Antonio includes a stop at this historic battleground, the most-visited place in Texas. However, while the proudly historic 300-year-old city celebrates its tri-centennial, San Antonio is rapidly changing, experiencing population growth and urban renewal at an unprecedented pace.

Travel: how was it for you? Did you ‘find yourself’ halfway up a mountain and come down a different person? Did you meet the love of your life in the lower bunk of a hostel dorm? Did you reach a destiny-defining decision in the back of a chicken bus?

A brand new luxury hotel is the perfect destination for anyone who’s ever dreamed about living like an 18th-century French noble—and it’s less than an hour away from Paris.

In a year when sweeping wildfires yet again ravaged portions of the state, California has shown that it’s as tenacious as it is welcoming. It’s a beloved destination for travelers, who flock to the state for its picturesque forests, deserts, and beaches.

Charming yet chaotic, hectic and holistic, Thailand’s capital offers a clash of contrasting experiences that make it mesmerizing. In a city that caters for all travel delights, deciding how to spend a perfect long weekend in Bangkok can be overwhelming. From the classic to the contemporary, we are here to guide you.