The Best New Resorts Around the World—Including a Luxe Mexico All-inclusive and an Italian Countryside Escape

Travel + Leisure’s 2025 It List. If you like the convenience of an all-inclusive (unlimited drinks! ), the charm of a boutique hotel (staff who knows your coffee order! ), and the reliability of a mega-brand (loyalty points! ), Almare has a winning formula. The 85-room resort sits in a valley inside the Payangan rainforest, about a 30-minute drive north of Ubud. Doubles from $600. And indeed, a stay at the 50-roomArevSt....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 702 words · Brian Moon

The Best New Shops and Restaurants in Charleston, According to a Local

Charleston has phenomenal food, charming shops, and layers of history. Boutique owner Mimi Striplin shares whats new around town. In addition to the famous tassels, the store carries apparel, handbags, stationery, and decor. Mimi Striplin, owner of the Tiny Tassel store, in Charleston.Credit:The Aneris Collective/Courtesy of The Tiny Tassel Keiko recently created a blue and white toile print for a new clothing line. For Striplin, the Holy Citys historic charm is balanced by a modern, joyful sensibility....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 289 words · Mrs. Sandra Bolton

The Best New U.S. Resorts of 2023

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Travel + Leisures 2024 It List. On Kauai, thats a good thing. The spa also offers sensory stimulation like hyperbaric oxygen therapy and a zero-gravity float chamber. (When I visited, there was a stock show and rodeo going on.) Guests can also borrow bikes for a quick jaunt to the famed 1,400-year-old Colonel Armstrong redwood. Accessible hotel.Elizabeth Rhodes Gardiner House, Newport, Rhode Island Michael P....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Elizabeth Pena

The Best New U.S. Resorts—Including Waterfront Cottages in Maine and a Gorgeous South Carolina Island Hotel

Travel + Leisure’s 2025 It List. Peter Frank Edwards/Travel + Leisure Not allU.S. road tripsare created equalsome lead to the best new resorts in the country. In true Nantucket fashion, I was welcomed by two Brant-branded Jeep wranglers sitting in the shell-lined driveway. Doubles from $400. As a native South Carolinian, Im well-versed in the magic of the Lowcountry. That vision began to take shape this winter with the opening of the Grand Hyatt....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 336 words · Briana Lawrence

The Best North American Destinations for a Bird-watching Trip — and Our Tips for Having the Best Time in Each

These crowd-pleasing North American destinations are as perfect for bird-watching as they are for a good old-fashioned vacation. COURTESY OF THE ATCHAFALAYA NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA Perhaps youve heard about the bird-watching boom? Newcomers are flocking to the hobby, which studies have shown has the power to boost happiness. Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, in Louisiana.Credit:COURTESY OF THE ATCHAFALAYA NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA Bragging Rights The northern pygmy-owl is an adorable but ruthless carnivore that snacks on songbirds....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Teresa White

The Best Off-Broadway Theaters to Visit in New York City, According to a Theater Critic

Locals know Broadway isn’t the only place you might catch a great performance in NYC. VW Pics/Getty Images One of the hottest shows inNew York Cityisnt opening onBroadway. Youll have to head toHudson Yardsfor that. Credit:VW Pics/Getty Images However, its not the only show worth putting on your calendar this fall. are all set to take the stage. The center is set to host theater, music, dance, and film events to delight everyone....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Dr. Terri Thompson

The Best Place in the World to Watch a Sunset, According to New Research

Get ready to book a ticket to Australia ASAP. The company also used theLight Pollution Mapto collect the artificial light pollution in every destination. Those that scored below a certain point were removed from the ranking. Credit:Adrian Martinez/Getty Images Then, the scores were normalized for each factor to create a score out of 10 for each destination. Uluru lies in the heart of the Northern Territorys arid Red Center and its nearest town is Alice Springs....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Clifford Anderson

The Best Place to Camp in Each of the 50 States

But camping isn’t just a prescription for dealing with urban angst and anxiety. Arizona Havasupai Campground, Havasupai Reservation Getting to Havasupai is a challenge. Delaware Cape Henlopen State Park Soft dunes. Credit: Getty Images Lighthouse views and one of Delaware’s best beaches steps from your tent. As long as there are s’mores, you’re doing it right. Families hike through wooded hills, then whoop it up at the lodge’s indoor waterpark....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Kelly Stephens

The Best Places in the World to Travel if You Love Mushrooms

The culinary world owes a lot to whoever first discovered the magic of mushrooms. Fungus from everyday cremini to decadent morels is an undeniable gift from nature. But the best thing about mushrooms? Credit: Ditte Isager/Courtesy of Noma They occur naturally all over the world. You dont have to stick to truffles or morels, either. An enoki-packed bowl oframen in Tokyocan be just as satisfying as a fresh truffle butter pasta in Piedmont....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 234 words · Jennifer Herrera

The Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home in Costa Rica, According to Experts

Live your best “pura vida in these scenic, real estate agentrecommended locations. Thanks to the many benefits of Costa Rica life, vacationers often feel like they never want to leave. American citizens have the same rights as locals when it comes to investing in the country. Credit:Rani Zerafa/Getty Images Related costs for the buyer range from 4 percent to 5 percent of the total investment. Real estate taxes are as low as 0....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 218 words · Michael Anderson

The Best Places to Eat and Drink in New York's Flushing, Queens

Just a few of the best places to eat in the neighborhood of Flushing, Queens. It’s a fun and exciting experience especially when it comes to the food scene. But there are also newer, hip watering holes and hangouts where the younger generation gathers for after-work cocktails. Credit: Rudi Von Briel/Getty Images It’s worth the trip for lunch alone. Below are our picks of just a few of the best food options in this vibrant culinary neighborhood....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Lauren Joseph

The Best Places to Eat and Drink in the Hamptons, According to a Local Business Owner

Were really focused on what goes well with our wine, Wolffer says. Its a celebration of where we live. My dads specialty: Christians potato salad, which is made with cucumbers and mixed with an herb vinaigrette. Joey Wölffer at her family’s vineyard in Sagaponack.Credit:Courtesy of Wölffer Estate Vineyard Here, Wolffer shares her other regular Hamptons spots for meals with a distinct sense of place. Courtesy of Sant Ambroeus The Beacon...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 221 words · Katherine Murphy

The Best Places to Eat in Thailand, According to Culinary Legend Jay Fai

Culinary icon Jay Fai is sharing her top spots for dining and drinking around Thailand. Bangkok’s street food scene is chaotic, bustling, and a sensory overload. And we mean that in the best way possible. A dish of Udon Thani from the Khiri Wongkot Village.Credit:Courtesy of The Tourism Authority of Thailand Here are the flavors and places Fai thinks you should try next around Thailand. Travel + Leisure: What is your favorite food city in Thailand, and why?...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Megan Norman