Where to Visit in 2026
Hobart and Kotor blend stunning locations with cutting-edge art and cuisine, while Milan and Oulu are hosting events you don't want to miss.
01-4-2026
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Taking the Kids: And Planning a Winter Getaway
There are so many wonderful cities to spend a winter getaway in America.
01-8-2026
Rick Steves’ Europe: Falling in Love With the Matterhorn
Zermatt is a tiny-but-touristy town of roughly 6,000 people nestled at the dead-end of a long valley in Switzerland's remote southwest.
01-6-2026
International Ski Trips: The Alps, Japan and Beyond
There’s quite a few amazing destinations well-known for their skiing opportunities across the globe.
01-5-2026
Follow Christopher Columbus to the Cayman Islands
One of the factors that makes visiting the Cayman Islands convenient is that you can use U.S. money.
01-4-2026
Cavorting With Stingrays and Coral Reefs on Grand Cayman
The cacophony of color of the myriad itinerant fish exploring their coral reef home is a memory to which you will return over and over again.
01-4-2026
‘Cautious Optimism’ Ushers In New Year in Oklahoma City
'Everybody has good and bad times. I'm very optimistic about 2026 because I want world peace. Of course, who doesn't?' one resident said.
12-31-2025
Rick Steves’ Europe: Edinburgh’s Royal Mile
As Edinburgh grew, it spilled downhill along the sloping ridge that became the Royal Mile.
12-30-2025
SC Has 3 of Best Islands to Visit in the South, Even in Winter, Travel + Leisure Says. Here’s Why
Although it is too cold to swim at most of these islands, they are still wonderful to visit.
12-29-2025
Tahiti’s Highway to Heaven Is a 2-Lane Road
Tahiti is the largest island in French Polynesia, a collection of five archipelagos in the South Pacific Ocean below the equator.
12-28-2025
The Bali Hai Boys and Tahiti’s Overwater Bungalows
Like the Eiffel Tower became the symbol of France, the overwater bungalow is the icon of Tahiti.
12-28-2025
Taking the Kids: To the City in Norway That Inspired Frozen
With its colorful buildings, wharf, and surrounding mountains, Bergen was a major inspiration for the fictional kingdom of Arendelle in Disney’s “Frozen."
12-25-2025
Christmas in Bedford Falls: The Town That’s Preserving ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
The older one grows, the more profoundly it resonates—that’s the best way to describe “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Frank Capra’s timeless masterpiece tells a bittersweet, deeply cathartic story ...
12-25-2025
‘Circuit Breaker for Our Lives’: Family Needed a Reset After COVID so They Started Worldschooling
Tropical cruises, dips in the pool, white sand beaches in Bali—these are things we expect from posh summer vacations. But beyond vacation destinations they've become classroom venues for ...
12-24-2025
Scenic Train Rides That Are Even Better in the Winter
This list shows off a few can't-miss winter train rides that are sure to impress.
12-24-2025
Activities Beyond the Slopes: What Ski Resorts Offer the Non-Skier
Our helpful guide might provide some inspiration on what you or your non-skier loved one can do at a ski resort.
12-23-2025
Epiphany in Europe: Stretching the Season
Advent (stretching four Sundays before Christmas) starts things off, as people begin to anticipate the arrival (or advent) of the baby Jesus.
12-23-2025
Beyond Central Madrid: Culture-Rich Day Trips in the Spanish Countryside
Easy day trips from central Madrid introduce cultural experiences that heighten understanding and appreciation of Spanish art, architecture, and history.
12-23-2025
Fall in Love With Luxembourg
A great way to start a tour of Luxembourg City is to head for a walk across the Pont Adolphe.
12-22-2025
It’s 43 Hours From LA to Chicago. These Train People Like It That Way
When you board an American long-distance train in 2025, you are trading the airport routine for entry into a realm where there is neither TSA or WiFi.
12-22-2025
Taking the Kids: Fun Off the Slopes
These days, heading to a snow resort offers a lot more than skiing and riding wherever you find yourself looking for some fun in the snow.
12-18-2025
Taking the Kids: The Best Gifts for Your Favorite Travelers
Here are some great travel gift ideas for yourself and your loved ones.
12-17-2025
Rick Steves’ Europe: Celebrating Christmas in Germany
Bavaria and Tirol—two traditional regions of Germany and Austria—are rich in Christmas traditions.
12-16-2025