National Geographic
We Took Our Kid to the Ends of the Earth. Here’s What It Taught Us.
A travel writer who’s taken her son everywhere, from a Zambian safari at age four to Antarctica at seven, shares the lessons that actually hold up.
Atlas Obscura
Unusual Picnic Places Around the World
There’s nothing quite like a picnic surrounded by friends and family, soaking in the sun, sharing snacks, and enjoying the sounds of nature. Whether you prefer to use one big blanket, sit at a table with benches, or plop right onto the grass, it’s the perfect good-weather get together (and a great excuse to load up on delicious food). With this guide, you’ll find a picnic spot that’s guaranteed…
Condé Nast Traveler
9 Hotels on Working Farms Where You Can Berry Pick, Hang Out With Animals, and Eat Fresh From the Field
Put your clogs on and become one with the land at these farm stays around the world.
Lonely Planet
Taking the Train from London to Paris (What You Need to Know)
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Lonely Planet
10 of the Best Places to Go in Europe in Fall 2026
Explore the best of Europe crowd-free during the autumn months with our pick of where to go for sun, food or beautiful fall foliage.
Lonely Planet
Europe in Shoulder Season: 11 of the Best Cities to See This September and October
See the dreamy bits of Europe, without the crowds and intense heat, by visiting in September or October.
Condé Nast Traveler
13 Stopover Flights to Help You Get the Most Out of International Airfare
These airlines allow free stopovers in destinations like Paris, Lisbon, Iceland, Fiji, and Osaka.
Lonely Planet
15 of the most beautiful cemeteries to visit around the world
These beautiful cemeteries bring together history, architecture and landscape in spaces designed for remembrance and reflection.
Condé Nast Traveler
13 Boutique Hotels in London Beloved By Our UK Editors
The loveliest boltholes for intimate stays in the capital.
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Afar
Delta Launches Its First-Ever Route to Paris From This Texas City
Austinites have a lot to look forward to this spring with a brand-new flight to the City of Light. Travelers dreaming of seeing Monet’s water lilies at the Musée de l’Orangerie, browsing the bookshops ...
Afar
10 Months After the Jewelry Heist, Louvre’s Apollo Gallery Reopens—but With Notable Changes
The Galerie d’Apollon reopened on July 22 for the first time since thieves broke into the museum on October 19, 2025, and stole eight pieces from the French Crown Jewels collection. Here’s what you ...
Atlas Obscura
19 Creepy Catacombs Around the World You Can Visit
Catacombs—underground rooms and tunnels used as cemeteries—date back to first-century Rome, but the most famous (and infamous) were created across Europe in the 17th century. Overcrowding in Paris’s more traditional burial spaces, as well as sanitation issues, led authorities to turn the miles of tunnels connecting quarries under the city into crypts. It’s believed that more than six million pe…
Condé Nast Traveler
3 New Italian Rail Journeys for History Buffs, Design Lovers, and Culinary Travelers
Planning your next fall getaway? These dreamy Italian train trips will be available to book this fall.
Atlas Obscura
‘Phantom of the Opera’ Box in Paris, France
Box 5 at the Palais Garnier is a real-life theater box in Paris permanently dedicated to Gaston Leroux’s fictional "Phantom of the Opera." Located inside the breathtaking Palais Garnier opera house, this specific piece of seating bridges the gap between historical fact and gothic fiction. When journalist Gaston Leroux published The Phantom of the Opera in 1910, he insisted until his deathbed th…
Atlas Obscura
‘Tower of Fugures’ in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Standing proudly in the suburban landscape of Issy-les-Moulineaux, just outside Paris, the Tour aux Figures is an oversized explosion of artistic imagination brought to life by Jean Dubuffet, a celebrated French artist known for his eccentric and playful approach to art. This towering sculpture, completed in 1988, is a colorful, 78-foot-tall labyrinth of abstract forms and vibrant patterns that…
Lonely Planet
12 best museums to visit in Paris
Discover the best museums to visit in Paris, including the best for Impressionist art, sculptures, history, dinosaurs and more.
National Geographic
These grand hotels have legendary cellars—and centuries of history
Underneath these world-class stays, the past lives on with rare spirits and vintages, hidden walls, and secret passages that survived wars and even volcanic eruptions.
Condé Nast Traveler
Fall Asleep in Paris, Wake Up in Berlin on European Sleeper's Wallet-Friendly Overnight Route
Caitlin Gunther embraces the slow travel trend as she trundles between two of Europe's buzziest cities on a new sleeper service route, armed with snacks and Sauvignon Blanc.
Afar
4 Food-Focused Trips for Travelers Who Love Culture
From cooking classes in Tuscany to market visits in Vietnam, these tours use food to connect travelers with local traditions and daily life.
Condé Nast Traveler
Our Favorite Hotels—From the Hamptons to the South of France—That Still Have August Availability
Don't count summer travel out just yet—these editor-approved properties make for excellent last-minute getaways.
Condé Nast Traveler
These 16 Affordable Hotels in Europe Are Buzzy, Beautiful, and Under $300 a Night
From boutique city breaks to seaside stays, these are the budget-friendly gems to know about in Europe.
Condé Nast Traveler
The Art of Winetasting on a Honeymoon in Champagne
Marrying a sommelier means you will sip—and study, and discuss—a whole lot of wine, whether you know what you're talking about or not.
Lonely Planet
A guide to all 20 arrondissements in Paris
Paris’ 20 different districts (called arrondissements), spiral clockwise from the center like a snail shell. Get to know them all with our thorough guide.
Lonely Planet
Where to eat and drink in Paris (according to a local)
Our local writer shares a selection of food and drink destinations that mix old classics with more recent additions that are strong favorites among locals.
BBC Travel
'NonnaMaxxing': Tourists are paying to travel like grandmothers
Whether it's making pasta with an Italian nonna or sightseeing with a gran in Japan, Gen-Zers and millennials are increasingly seeking out granny-led travel experiences.
Lonely Planet
15 Things to Know Before Visiting Paris
Be ready for your trip to Paris with these top travel tips on planning, transport, safety and etiquette.
Atlas Obscura
Musée des Années 30 in Boulogne-Billancourt, France
This wonderful museum in Boulogne-Billancourt (west of Paris, but accessible by Metro) is devoted to the art and atmosphere of the 1930s, bringing together furniture, paintings, sculpture, ceramics, posters, and decorative objects from the interwar period. What makes it especially compelling is that it does not treat Art Deco as a purely glamorous style. The museum also reflects the world that…
Lonely Planet
8 of the best places to swim in Paris right now
Take a swim in the River Seine or head to a public pool to beat Paris
Lonely Planet
Crazy Horse cabaret in Paris is better than Moulin Rouge here's why
Looking for a cabaret show in Paris? Here
National Geographic
7 summer spritzes to try across Europe
The spritz has long been Europe’s favourite summer cocktail, centuries-old classics served everywhere from Venetian aperitivo spots to rooftop bars in London and Paris.
Condé Nast Traveler
49 Paris Hotels as Gorgeous as the City Itself
Whether you’re in town for business or pleasure, there’s a stay here for you.
Condé Nast Traveler
27 Best Bars in Paris
The City of Light has no shortage of places where you can find a proper pour.
The New York Times
A New Costes Hotel Opens in Paris
Hotel Costes defined a generation. With his first luxury hotel, a second-generation Costes looks to revolutionize how guests experience Paris. If you can get in, that is.
Condé Nast Traveler
The Most Romantic Hotels in the Entire World
Whether you're looking for adventure, white-sand beaches, or fine dining, here’s where to stay for the ultimate romantic getaway.
Condé Nast Traveler
7 Parisian Airbnbs With Views of the Eiffel Tower
If you’re planning a trip to the City of Love, you might as well do it right.
Condé Nast Traveler
The 25 Most Charming Airbnbs in Paris
Plus, family-friendly spaces, Eiffel Tower views, and tastefully designed stays in the City of Love.
Condé Nast Traveler
The Ultimate Film Buff’s Bucket List: 8 Hotels You'll Recognize Instantly
Did you know you can book them?
Condé Nast Traveler
Your 2026 Sports Travel Bucket List, From Milan to Mexico
From Wimbledon to the Melbourne Cup, here’s your month-by-month guide to the year’s must-see sporting events around the globe.
The New York Times
5 New Chocolate Shops in Paris to Try Out
French culinary legends and award-winning upstarts are expanding the city’s offerings. Here are five.
Condé Nast Traveler
I Base My Travels Around Perfume—Here Are 7 Cities to Visit for an Olfactory Immersion
Let your nose wander through destinations with a rich perfume history.
Atlas Obscura
L'Évasion (The Escape) in Nantes, France
When the philanthropist Sir Richard Wallace funded the eponymous drinking fountains for the city of Paris in 1872, he collaborated with French sculptor Charles-Auguste Lebourg, a native of Nantes, to bring his vision to life. The fountains, designed in the aftermath of the 1870-1871 Siege of Paris to provide clean drinking water to the city's inhabitants, soon became famous in France and abroad…