Travel

Propelled by HBO’s “White Lotus,” Sicily has become an increasingly popular international destination. But while the tourism focus has remained on the northeast part of the island, in the coastal hill town of Taormina, the island has so much more to see, especially in the south: the moody beaches of the southernmost points of the island, the charming inland towns like Scili, its remains of ancient Greece.

Taking a trip through the American South can be an education both in history and great literature.

If we didn’t know better, we would have sworn we were basking in the sun on the coast of California.

As the world's great cities and sights grow ever more popular, it's important to bear in mind: You're not touring a theme park but visiting someone's home.

The day I packed my entire life into my car and drove from Boise to Spokane, I spent the seven-hour drive wiping so many tears from my eyes I could barely see the road.

When Lucas McIntyre moved to Spokane from Memphis, Tennessee, in 1998, he had never seen a mountain. At least, not one bigger than his apartment building.

With its historic church steeples and the arched Blue Bridge stretching across the north branch of the Potomac River, the city of Cumberland in western Maryland offers a picturesque view of small-town Appalachia to anyone passing by along Interstate 68.

Dan and Carol Taylor parked their camper van in a Green Bluff empty parking area, after visiting the store at Walters' Fruit Ranch to buy treats ahead of a one-night stay. The orchard is among more than 5,500 sites for Harvest Host, a RV membership company that coordinates brief stops at a network of farms, wineries, breweries or small businesses. Electric, water, and sewer hookups typically aren't available, but the benefit is a free night's stay. Most RVers buy products or donate at sites.

For some travelers, returning home is a relief. For others, it's just an opportunity to begin preparing for the next trek abroad.

We’ve spent this summer settling into our new routine in our cool new digs in an old building in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood.

From Victoria to Nanaimo to Tofino, with a stop at Butchart Gardens, Canada's Vancouver Island makes for the perfect British Columbia holiday.

In an era when tourism seems to be spoiling so many overdeveloped places, the Oregon Coast still boasts a few spots worth visiting.

We were camping with family on the shoulder of Mount Rainier National Park recently when the meandering conversation turned to national parks.

Travel+Leisure magazine’s 50 Best Places to Travel is always a fun read, but this year’s category breakdown makes it even more wanderlust inducing. There’s a section of “Where to Go 2024” rankings for travelers looking for cultural immersion, food and drink (Sonoma County gets a shout-out), big city thrills and more.

Yeah, GPS can be helpful, even in international settings. But maybe it's a good idea to have a Plan B in mind ... maybe a paper map?

ORLANDO, Fla. — I grew up in Orlando, and every time I tell someone I’m from there, they crack a joke about Mickey Mouse. Yes, I went to Walt Disney World all the time! But the sprawling city is so much more than the Mouse House and chain restaurants, even more so since I left 15 years ago. Dare I say it’s ... cool now? From world-class restaurants to family-friendly activities, here are seven ...

Here’s a question from our present-day RVing selves to our past RVing selves:

The Greek island of Corfu offers visitors both a millennia-long history to study, ancient sites to explore and beautiful beaches to enjoy swimming, sunbathing or simply relaxing.

For some of us, travel problems can often mean that the more fulfilling aspects of tourism won't be felt until later ... if at all.