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Just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., Alexandria is the perfect home base for a trip to the nation’s capital or a place to spend a few days after touring Washington’s monuments and museums. Alexandria tops many lists of favorite destinations, and it’s easy to see why, with its waterfront, architecture, art, and colonial past.
Southern hospitality and stunning views included.
Ah, Hawaii — the land of luaus, mai tais, breathtaking beaches, and so much more. Full of beauty and culture, it’s effortless to make memories that last a lifetime here, especially with numerous resorts and activities. However, for a taste of rural and remote Hawaii, consider visiting Molokai, just a short 25-minute flight from Maui.
In French Polynesia, a creative cohort of artists, chefs, farmers, and storytellers are reaffirming the islands’ heritage.
From the beautiful beaches to the ancient ruins, here’s why you should plan a visit to Mexico’s Yucatan state.
It’s the perfect blend of old and new. And it’s waiting just for you.
From Round Top to Roscoe, add these fantastic mountain towns to your list.
With sleek new hotels, tech spaces, and high-concept museums, Munich has become the European Silicon Valley. The low skyline of Munich is dominated by the 323-foot-high, copper-topped spires of the old Frauenkirche cathedral, which by tradition are meant to remain the tallest structures in the city. Looking up from the street, however, one quickly notices construction cranes dotting the landscape; they are everywhere. Munich is a medieval city, officially founded on June 14, 1158, but the city is redefining itself rapidly, offering a vastly different experience for returning visitors.
Seven years ago, I embarked on my first international journey, a two-week study abroad trip to Dublin, Ireland. At 21 years old, this sparked a passion for travel that ultimately led to my current goal of exploring the world as adigital nomadfor a year.
Zuni, with 10,000 Indigenous residents, is the largest of New Mexico’s 19 pueblos, the state’s traditional Native American villages—and one of the most remote. The 1,300-year-old settlement in the Colorado Plateau, at the foot of the Dowa Yalanne mesa, is home to adobe houses, archaeological sites, and thousands of petroglyphs. Most of the area’s modern economy is based on traditional crafts: woven textiles, painted pottery, and inlaid mosaic jewelry.
Striking castles, stunning scenery, fascinating history, and much more await in these beautiful small towns in Scotland.
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There’s no better immersion into the wonders of ancient Egypt than a sailing along the Nile. Uniworld’s opulent new river ship is a journey for the ages.
The Cayman Islands are more widely recognized for banking than for their artistic endeavors. However, this destination is rich in galleries and museums waiting to be explored.
On the shores of southern Mozambique, three special resorts provide access to a rich marine environment — and the chance of a brighter future for the people who call the region home.
As the U.K. opens to international travelers, there’s an under-the-radar way to experience the destination’s cozy charm: pub stays.
Exploring a kingdom of ancient trees, snowcapped mountains, and clear glacial waters.
There’s nothing quite like waking up in a rainforest — the sounds, sensations, and sheer size of these biodiverse landscapes are a magical reminder of the magnificence of nature. However, unless you’re traveling with your own camping gear (and some serious survival skills), the best option is to check into a well-appointed lodge for a worry-free wilderness retreat. Fortunately, many eco hotels in rainforests also encourage responsible tourism, from preventing deforestation by purchasing expansive areas of forests to supporting wildlife conservation projects. Therefore, as more travelers seek new ways to consciously connect with nature, here are some of the best rainforest stays.
Would you expect any less from Sir Branson himself?
The hands-down coolest hotel suite in Los Angeles right now can be found at the Kelly Wearstler–designed Downtown L.A. Proper Hotel.
