Kristen Kish on Swimming Like a Seal in Svalbard, Norway's Frigid Sea

If the cuisine at La Forêt Secrète par Jean Imbert looks like something out of a Disney film, that’s because it is.

When New York–based interior designer Athena Calderone realized her 50th birthday and 25th wedding anniversary would coincide last year, she knew the double milestone called for a party. So she and her husband, Victor, a DJ and music producer, planned a two-pronged, nine-day trip to Italy. They began with an intimate vow renewal in Umbria and then let the festivities roll in Rome with 50 of their closest friends. “That city holds this rich historic legacy, and I feel like our love does too,” Calderone says. Here she shares the locals-only spots that drove the itinerary and the “opulent and over-the-top” hotel where guests danced till dawn.

Today, Gallup unveiled its 2025 World Happiness Report, which shared the happiest countries on Earth and, more importantly, what makes them so happy anyway.

Coming on the heels of Southwest Airlines unpopular benefit changes, like ending free checked bags, Frontier Airlines sees an opportunity. 

Thirty seconds. That's all the time it took for me to come eye to beady eye with my first Galápagoan critter after stepping onto the tarmac of the Galápagos Seymour Ecological Airport. I'd found a land iguana, endemic to this part of the archipelago, with scaly skin slouched around its bones and a grimacing mug only a mother could love, lounging in the arrivals terminal.

Social media loves a travel hack. While some are clever, many are questionable – and a select few are so misguided they might even leave you stranded at the airport.

Looking to book a last-minute spring break trip or get ahead on planning summer travel? March offers a blend of last-minute offers and amazing deals that extend through the end of the year—if you book quick enough. Whether you're gearing up for a summer Euro trip, cruise to Alaska, or spa staycation, there are plenty of deals to choose from. Wave season is coming to a close but with spring sale events ramping up, you can score free room upgrades, earn onboard credit, and get free cruise fares depending on how big your group is. Hotels are prepping for peak travel season by offering heavily discounted accommodations with top-tier amenities for those who book early. Spring is a great time to explore new destinations through events—consider checking out a baseball game or booking a concert in a city you’ve never been to. With these 28 travel deals, this will surely be a spring to remember.

A group of people searching for their missing relatives have uncovered a possible clandestine crematorium in Mexico’s western state of Jalisco.

Oceania Cruises is offering an amazing new world cruise itinerary — and this one is currently the cruise industry's longest.

Auctioning off houses for €1 has become a common way for Italy’s depopulated villages to boost their resident numbers.

Air passengers in Europe enjoy some of the best consumer protections in the world. But the European Union is contemplating watering down these passenger-friendly measures, which could leave travellers out of pocket.

Authorities in Greece say safety continues to remain a priority as schools and businesses reopen across the country's Aegean islands.