Planning a trip to the Holy City? Here are 28 of the best things to do in Charleston, South Carolina. “For history lovers, the historic downtown has much to see and do. Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure Cant-miss Attractions Stroll along Waterfront Park and the Battery. Related:Charleston Travel Guide Walk down King Street. Avisit to Charlestonis incomplete without a stroll down the main drag, King Street. Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure Take a ghost tour....

Here’s how it’s possible for you to always have the best seat in the house. A great vacation should begin the moment your plane takes off. But that means doing your due diligence to ensure youve reserved thebest seat possiblefor acomfortable journey. Aureliy/Getty Images Already booked, but want to get an even better seat on the plane? Here are his three biggest tips it’s possible for you to test on your next flight....

A once-glamorous resort was rusting away in the California desert. Then, three friends brought itand the entire townback to life. Luis Garcia Occasionally, I have the fantasy of running my own inn. The entrance to Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel.Credit:Luis Garcia Maybe its a common dream among travelers. For me, its certainly an unrealistic oneI couldnt handle the headaches, the bills, or the laundry. I definitely dont picture myself in this scenario, essentially becoming the town mayor....

Its home to one of the last well-preserved samurai-era neighborhoods in Japan, Gilman notes. The city is also known for historic teahouses and shops selling Wajima lacquerware. Next, Gilman recommends visitors spend at least one night in the nearby Kaga Onsen area. Credit:Puripat Lertpunyaroj/Getty Images This collection of hot-spring towns is home toryokanssuch asKayotei. (He can also arrange a guided day trip to a private tea estate in nearby Uji.)...

Monica Farber/Travel + Leisure In the past few years, tourism to Greece has boomed. Here, a collection of trips from the three Greece experts onTravel + Leisures A-List. Theres a beach for everything here, Zissimos notes. Credit:Monica Farber/Travel + Leisure Agios Georgios is known for windsurfing, while Mikri Vigla is the place for kitesurfing. His preferred place to stay isVilla Marandi Suites, with its whitewashed ocean-view rooms. Spend the next day on a sailing excursion, complete with snorkeling stops....

Malibu has long inspired artists and beckoned the rich and famous. Now three low-key hotels are offering visitors a slice of the southern California dream. That sharp curve of road it was in the chase scene from that movie, right? Credit:Valerie de Leon/Travel + Leisure The Creamsicle sunset, just as mesmerizing as the song promised. That perfume was it star jasmine or eucalyptus, Ms. Didion? (Actually, it was both.) From left: Diners at Malibu’s Café Habana; the interior of Teressa Foglia’s hat shop at the Malibu Country Mart....

In Namibia, new luxury lodges allow visitors to take in the countrys endless wide-open spaces in style. Miles and miles of space. In December, shortly after travel restrictions on entering Namibia were lifted, I set out to visit them. Desert Whisper, a villa near Namibia’s Sossusvlei salt pan.Credit: Courtesy of Gondwana Collection I left the wispy linen curtains open throughout my stay, content to drink in the endless views. This massive expanse abuts the Namib-Naukluft Park, and guests have the option to embark on adventures in either....

Turns out there’s more than one. Every Christmas, a slew of letters addressed to Santa make their way to the North Pole. But where exactly is the North Pole? Jean-Louis Etienne, a French nutritionist and sports doctor, explorer, and mountain climber attempted to be the first to reach the geographical North Pole during a solo expedition.Credit: Eric Préau/Getty Images Where is the North Pole? So what continent is the North Pole on?...

Gearing up for a flight? Here are the foods and beverages to avoid while in the air, according to flight attendants. Margot Cavin/Travel + Leisure Frequent travelers knowflight attendantshave a tough job. Credit:Margot Cavin/Travel + Leisure They’re even there to store your life in an emergency. Here are three things flight attendants say you should avoid on your next trip. Coffee and tea are made with tap water, which comes from the airplane’s water tanks....

It was one of the most pivotal moments of my life, Fraser recalls. I returned to Canada and started flight training. A year later I had my pilots license. Culturally, were taught to do good with the knowledge and skills weve been blessed with, Fraser says. So she embarked on a mission to connect travelers to the remote communities of northern and coastal British Columbia. Her solution was Iskwew Air, Canadas first Indigenous-owned and woman-owned airline....

On trips to Mendoza, Champagne, and the Douro Valley, wine is the star. Tay Jnr/Getty Images For me, wine is a passion. An experience like this is what I like to call wine with all five senses. Family stroll through a wine vineyard.Credit:Tay Jnr/Getty Images Wine-focused traveldelivers a truly sensorial experience. Here are three of my favorite wine-centric trips. (In 2023, the restaurant received both a Michelin star and a Michelin Green Star for sustainability....

Salt Cottages officially opens on Fourth of July weekend. The glamping-inspired hotel is set to open in July 2022 ahead of Fourth of July weekend. Meanwhile, the cottages give visitors a warm welcome from the moment they launch the bright red door. Credit: Courtesy of Salt Cottages Reservations are now open for more information, visitsaltcottagesbarharbor.com. Courtesy of Salt Cottage

Its no easy feat. The itinerary basically writes itself. From winter sports to over-the-top apres-ski, fine dining, and nightclubs, it truly has it all. Credit: courtneyk/Getty Images While a ski weekend is one direction the group can take, Aspen is a year-round destination. In thesummer, theres hiking, rafting, and horseback riding. And, of course, shopping is a main attraction in Aspen. A quiet beach in the Cayman Islands.IreneCorti/Getty Images Imagine getting matchingKemo Sabehats customized together, says Perrone....