5 Reasons to Visit Honolulu, Hawaii, the Only U.S. Capital With a Royal Palace
Visit Honolulu, Hawaii: ʻIolani Palace, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, James Beard–recognized dining, Kakaʻako murals and the beaches of Waikīkī.
Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival 2026: A Guide to the Dinners, Brunches and Parties Worth Booking
A guide to the 19th annual Wine Spectator’s Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival, December 10–13, 2026: the standout dinners, brunches, parties and four new events, plus the Grand Tasting and how to buy tickets smartly.
The Car-Free Island Escape Hiding an Hour Off the Los Angeles Coast
Catalina Island, California — a car-free Mediterranean-style escape just an hour by ferry from Los Angeles — pairs the walkable town of Avalon and its 1929 Art Deco Casino with clear-water diving, golf-cart adventures, bison, and rugged backcountry trails.
5 Reasons to Visit Atlanta, Georgia, Fresh Off Its World Cup Summer
Visit Atlanta, Georgia: Michelin-starred dining, the BeltLine, MLK’s birthplace, the High Museum and Georgia Aquarium after a World Cup summer.
5 Reasons to Visit Annapolis, Maryland, Where George Washington Gave Up Power
Visit Annapolis, Maryland: the historic State House, the U.S. Naval Academy, Chesapeake crabs, Bay sailing and colonial streets in America’s 250th year.
A Victorian Mining Town, a 365-Foot Waterfall, and the Best Free Ride in America
Telluride, Colorado — a Victorian mining town tucked in a box canyon in the San Juan Mountains — pairs world-class skiing and a legendary festival calendar with a free gondola, the 365-foot Bridal Veil Falls, and an intact historic Main Street.
5 Reasons to Visit Boston, Massachusetts, the City Where America Began
Visit Boston, Massachusetts: the Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, the North End, the Gardner Museum, harbor islands and Newbury Street shopping.
Anchorage Was Alaska’s Layover City. Then Its Kitchens Made the James Beard Finals.
Visit Anchorage, Alaska: James Beard–finalist dining, the 11-mile Coastal Trail, Chugach State Park, Alaska Native art and Lake Hood’s floatplanes.
Everyone Knows Augusta for the Masters. Almost No One Knows the Rest.
Augusta, Georgia — home of the Masters and hometown of James Brown — pairs its world-famous golf legacy with a Savannah River riverwalk, a soul-music heritage, a Southern art museum, and a historic canal, a riverfront city most travelers rush past.
Meet the Chef at Sea Glass, Inn by the Sea: Jim Stein on Maine Seafood and a Seaside Table in Cape Elizabeth
Executive Chef Jim Stein of Sea Glass at Inn by the Sea on Bangs Island mussels, the duck a l'orange, the deck at sunset, and cooking rooted in Maine's land and waters — a Meet the Chef profile from 5 Reasons to Visit.
This Brand-New Naples Hotel Was Built to Look 137 Years Old
A first look at Olde Naples Hotel, the 109-room boutique property on Third Street South that revives the spirit of the 1889 Naples Hotel with a rooftop pool, the Tammy Fender holistic spa, and Annie's all-day bistro, bar and bakery — one block from the Gulf.
Mount Pleasant Was Charleston’s Bedroom Community. Then Michelin Handed It a Key.
Visit Mount Pleasant, SC: Shem Creek seafood, a Michelin Key inn, the USS Yorktown’s 50th year, sweetgrass baskets and the harbor-side Ravenel Bridge walk.
5 Reasons to Visit Little Rock, Arkansas, the Capital Where Nine Students Changed History
Visit Little Rock, Arkansas: Central High School, the Clinton Presidential Center, a free Studio Gang–designed art museum, river trails and Southern food.
5 Reasons to Visit Sacramento, California, While Big-League Baseball Is in Town
Visit Sacramento, California: Athletics baseball through 2027, Old Sacramento, the Railroad Museum, farm-to-fork dining, river trails and the Crocker.
5 Reasons to Visit Juneau, Alaska, the State Capital You Can’t Drive To
Visit Juneau, Alaska: Mendenhall Glacier, whale watching, the Mount Roberts Tramway, king crab, Alaska Native art and new 2026 cruise crowd limits.
Sundance Is Moving to Boulder in 2027—Here’s What the First Colorado Festival Will Be Like
The 2027 Sundance Film Festival comes to Boulder January 21–31. Here's what travelers should know about venues, tickets, Boulder and the new festival experience.
5 Reasons to Visit Phoenix, Arizona, the Desert City That Keeps Winning James Beard Awards
Visit Phoenix, Arizona: James Beard–winning chefs, the Desert Botanical Garden, the Heard Museum, Camelback hikes and Roosevelt Row art.
The Tiny Rhode Island City Where America's Richest Families Built Palaces
Newport, Rhode Island — the Gilded Age playground of the Vanderbilts and Astors — pairs opulent seaside mansions and the 3.5-mile Cliff Walk with a colonial waterfront, world-class sailing, and one of the most beautiful coastlines in New England.
A New Fairmont Is Coming to the Heart of New Orleans
Fairmont New Orleans opens November 2 with rooftop views, an Emeril Lagasse steakhouse, 250 rooms and a new spa near the French Quarter.
Lake Placid Gets the Olympics. Saranac Lake Gets the Locals. Here’s Which One to Pick.
Lake Placid or Saranac Lake? We compare things to do, dining, outdoors, shopping and art, with a clear verdict for every kind of Adirondack traveler.