You don’t have to be a certified diver to come face-to-face with some of the sea’s most fascinating creatures. In fact, in some destinations, you can simply wade from the sand into the shallows with your mask and snorkel and enjoy some incredible marine life encounters. From gazing upon colorful cichlids in Malawi to wading …
Blue and Green: Sustainable Adventures in Lake Tahoe
Nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe shimmers like a cobalt moon. The gorgeous 190-square-mile lake, protected by peaks soaring up to 10,000 feet, is perhaps best on display when viewed from its southern shore, where tapestries of wildflowers fling across meadows, sandy beaches glimmer with gold, and mountains send their reflection …
The 4 best day trips from Marseille
Marseille is an easier city to leave than most. It is a wonder to arrive in, yet a place that rewards you when you escape it from any direction. They city’s notorious attitude and roguish charm will enthrall all your senses and remind you of the chaos it is to be alive, but there’s even …
The 10 best places to visit in Vietnam in 2025
With its tumbling emerald landscapes, history-steeped ancient sites, idyllic beaches and energetic cities, Vietnam is a magnet for visitors in search of an incredible travel experience. Indeed, visitor numbers are growing every year, in line with Vietnam’s reputation as a great first stop in Southeast Asia. This country is packed with attractions, from blissful sands …
Top things to do in Puerto Vallarta
The sun-soaked Mexican beach town of Puerto Vallarta calls out to outdoor enthusiasts with its palm-fringed coves, thrilling wildlife-watching opportunities and delightfully walkable downtown. Top that off with buzz-worthy cuisine, loads of public art and Mexico’s most accessible and relaxed LGBTIQ+ scene and it’s easy to see why this is one of the nation’s most …
Both of Montana’s national parks are true treasures. Here’s how to get the most out of them
When it comes to natural beauty in the USA, Montana sets the gold standard. The Treasure State’s rugged mountains, endless forests and rich wildlife remain largely pristine thanks to wilderness preservation programs, low population density and the state’s sheer size, which allows outdoorsy types to enjoy all that Montana has to offer. Given Montana’s unparalleled …
6 beautiful road trips in Italy, from the Amalfi Coast to the Tuscan countryside
The drive along Italy’s Amalfi Coast, preferably in a vintage Alfa Romeo Spider, is the stuff of travel legend. And it’s just one of dozens of epic road trip routes in this fascinating, richly layered country. Don’t be put off by stories of impatient local drivers – the countryside here was made for exploring by …
When to go to Montana for spring flowers, summer sun, fall colors and winter snow
With so much wilderness right on the doorstep, there’s always something to do in Montana at any time of year. The state is highly in tune with the rhythms of nature, and activities vary with the weather and season. The peak summer and winter seasons always draw in a crowd, but the shoulder seasons in …
Top 10 things to do in Paris in spring
Paris is beautiful to explore any season. But spring is the time to soak up that special ‘April in Paris’ charm that Sinatra sung about so well: chestnut groves blossom, city parks burst into flower, plane trees sprout foliage over boulevards, and cafe terraces buzz with new-found energy as Parisians head outdoors to enjoy spring’s …
Inside the luxury locations of this year’s celebrity honeymoons
We’ve hit peak wedding season, and just like the rest of us, celebrities love a summer ceremony. The past few weeks have seen Zoe Kravitz and Karl Glusman, Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger, and Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas all celebrate their nuptials with romantic getaways. But of course, the A-list’s honeymoon destinations tend to …