July 7, 2019, 1:00pm Life
I recommend approaching Yountville, Calif., in the dark. Nighttime driving conceals Napa Valley’s Mayacamas Mountains and hillsides, so I wake in my hotel surprised and enchanted by the vineyard landscape. Read story
June 30, 2019, 6:05am Life
France is the world’s most visited country, with almost 87 million tourism visitors in 2017. A significant portion of those visitors, which is more than the population of France itself, were bound for Paris. Read story
June 30, 2019, 6:02am Life
Imagine taking a dip in one of Hearst Castle’s ornate pools on a warm summer evening. The historic swimming pools at the famously opulent private residence built by newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst will open for pool parties on selected evenings — with a $1,250-per-person ticket price. Read story
June 30, 2019, 5:27am Life
Previously, Americans visiting New Zealand could simply show up, passport in hand, and enter the country. However, starting this fall — or spring, for Southern Hemisphere dwellers — the island nation will require some extra minutes of pre-departure planning. Read story
June 30, 2019, 5:27am Life
When model, cookbook author and unofficial mayor of Twitter Chrissy Teigen wondered aloud on the social media platform whether there is a reason she cries more at movies while on a plane, she tapped into a shared — and apparently emotional — travel experience. Read story
June 23, 2019, 6:00am Life
In 2015, a Swiss graduate student departed from the Zurich airport with a suitcase filled with empty wallets, loads of cash and 400 spare keys. It was for a science experiment, he explained. Read story
June 23, 2019, 6:00am Life
Universal Orlando Resort’s new Harry Potter-themed roller coaster opened last week, and visitors were waiting in line for multiple hours to ride it. Read story
June 23, 2019, 6:00am Life
“This is the best dessert ever!” my 6-year-old son gushed enthusiastically as he dunked a churro into a cup brimming with Mexican hot chocolate. Read story
June 16, 2019, 6:06am Life
Many travelers who squirrel away travel rewards are saving for an oceanfront vacation, paid for with points instead of cash. To make the most of your rewards, start by looking for the highest-value hotel redemptions, then check award flights. Here are four beach destinations where you could soak up the… Read story
June 16, 2019, 6:02am Life
A lucky few will be able to live the adventures of Phileas Fogg from Jules Verne’s classic “Around the World in 80 Days.” Read story
