I explored 3 beach towns in 'the Hamptons of the South'. One of the Florida gems was my favorite by a landslide.

Two days into a Disney World vacation with my husband Anthony, our two daughters, and my in-laws, I became very sick. With a fever of 103, I shook with chills, ached all over, and dry-heaved repeatedly.

The long ride from the international airport to the city of Yogyakarta on the Indonesian island of Java at least has the virtue of easing a jet-lagged traveler through a liminal zone of rice-paddy plains and jungle hills. Then the buzzy metropolis closes round, and everything is all business and hot tropical urban disarray. Streets thrum with a zillion scooters in what was once nicknamed “kota sepeda,” bicycle city.

In November 2022, Johan and Sabine Bogaerts packed up their lives and moved from the Netherlands to Koh Lanta, an island off the west coast of Thailand, with their two sons.

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The cause of the fatal plane crash in South Korea last month is still to be determined, but it thrust into the spotlight a subject little understood by the general public: how airplanes are maintained.

According to the United Nations, global tourism is expected to have surpassed prepandemic levels in 2024. In fact, last year saw the 10 busiest air travel days of all time. And considering that the International Air Transport Association is forecasting a nearly 5 percent increase in departures in 2025, air travel is only going to become more crowded and congested.

Soaring granite peaks, glacier-carved valleys, and a myriad of geothermally-heated hot springs are just a handful of reasons that thousands of Americans venture to the Swiss Alps each year.

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Singapore has the most powerful passport in the world for 2025, claiming the top spot with more easy access than any other country.

You may never have heard of Sisal, Mexico, and that’s precisely why it should be your next destination. This hidden hamlet in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula has all the beauty of the country’s popular beach spots, but with the charm and tranquility of a small, undiscovered beach town. While you’re there, a stay at Casa Ingo provides the perfect mix of relaxation and luxury. This gorgeous two-story villa has a boho-chic design reminiscent of Tulum. Its chukum walls (a natural stucco made from the resin of the chukum tree) add a sleek, earthy aesthetic.

With a bit of thoughtful planning, you can take in the sights, smells, and flavors of the South of France with a fancy spot to come home to each night, thanks to these epic and affordable Airbnbs. Each listing here is within walking distance to popular attractions and is less than a luxury stay at a hotel, leaving you time to explore and some cash to spend on food (the real reason you’re there). Here are the 13 dreamiest Airbnb South of France rentals for a fantastic stay in the region.