A trip to the bright lights of the big city often comes with a blinding price tag to match—especially during December, when New York’s sidewalks, shops, restaurants and hotels are teeming with holiday travelers. But you can experience lots of the local winter wonders for less if you visit during the first half of January.
Why a Portuguese Jaunt is in Our Near Future→
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Portugal staggered dangerously close to the edge of bankruptcy in 2016, but a subsequent tourism boom (epic affordability + gorgeous country + mild climate = millions of visitors) has helped fuel the recovery. The upshot is a whole new crop of fabulous places to stay, layered over centuries—and in some cases millennia—of history.
Ditch Winter for a Climate that Feels Convincingly Springy→
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The South is known for its many and varied charms, but perhaps most compelling among them right now is the local version of winter. Not that snow is entirely unheard of, but pick any weekend in the next few months to dip below the Mason Dixon line, and, odds are, a convincingly spring-like getaway awaits. I've teamed up with Salamander Hotels and Resorts to help you find the best escape for you at one of their properties.
Early Bird Ski Season Deals on North America’s Most Epic Mountains→
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While North America’s mountain resorts have been test-running gondolas and stocking rental shelves, we’ve been scouring the continent for pre-peak hotel deals — so the early bird gets not just the prized first tracks, but covetable room rates, too. Here are six epic spots to ski and save — soon!
Stay If You Dare: 7 Haunted Hotels for Overnight Fright→
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Haunted hotels in the United States number in the hundreds, according to Historic Hotels of America, with Confederate soldiers, abandoned brides and ever-welcoming hoteliers refusing to vacate the premises even after death. For those looking to book an overnight thrill this Halloween season, we’re sharing our favorite ghost stories from hotels so great that some guests refuse to ever check out.