U.S. and International Travel Destinations - Vacation Ideas

Fantasy Island

By Justin Davidson

Stunning views, sublime biking, verdant picnic spots, intriguing art installations, and an after-dark beach bar, all a quick 7-minute ferry ride away. Welcome to Governors Island.

Recent Travel Stories

Be a Glutton in Québec City: By Olivia Stren; Canada's oldest city also has the country's best food, from highbrow French-fries-and-gravy to Parisian-worthy croissants.

Loosen the Beltway in D.C.: By Charles Runnette; With new restaurants by some of the country’s finest chefs, the capital sheds its dusty dining reputation.

Tri-State Area

Tour Our Backyard Wine Country: By Jean Tang; See why Seneca Lake is a closer alternative to Northern California.

Scout Your Country Home in Bedford: By Andrea Strong; This Westchester town mixes rural attractions with urbane appeal.

East

Reconsider Boston Harbor: By Nicole Alper; Forget about tea parties. The city’s waterfront has been revitalized with luxury hotels and sophisticated restaurants.

Scout Pittsburgh's Emerging Art Scene: By Grace Bastidas; Visual artists are reclaiming the Steel City with galleries and performance spaces.

West

Play in Portland’s Shadows: By Adam H. Graham; The city’s darkest spots (under-the-bridge skate parks, secretive clubs, respectfully louche strip bars) are its coolest.

Dig Up Classic Clothes in San Francisco: By Amy Ettinger; Top-notch vintage stores brimming with upscale hand-me-downs and drag-queen couture abound.

South

Find the Luxe Life for Less in Miami: By Adam H. Graham; The classic hotels are offering deals on everything from rooms to spa treatments.

Get a Discount in New Orleans: By Noah Rothbaum; Find cheap hotels, brand-new spaces, and a burgeoning art scenes in the still-rebuilding Big Easy.

Midwest

Rock and Roll in Indianapolis: By Amy Zavatto; There's a booming indie scene in the Indiana capital, thanks to its intimate rock clubs and great music stores.

Catch a Show in Chicago: By Jean Tang; The Second City considers itself a purer theater town, favoring acting over hype and small gems over $100-a-seat blockbusters.

International

Test Your Stamina in Madrid: By Rachel Doyle; Spain’s capital amps up after dark with midnight baths, and after-hours flamenco clubs.

Romance the Past in Bogotá: By David Kaufman; The Colombian capital contrasts old-world Latin charm with contemporary shopping, restaurants, and revelry.