U.S. and International Travel Destinations - Vacation Ideas

Get Wet

A water obsessive’s guide to beaches, creeks, lakes, swimming holes, and lazy, hazy rivers—all within two hours of midtown Manhattan.
By Christina Amoroso, Catherine Coreno, Kari Milchman, and Kathleen Reeves

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North Africa: The ruins! The souks! The windsurfing! Take a breezy, aromatic, culturally rich escape to the top of the continent.

South America: Sip Malbecs in the foothills of Mendoza, walk Incan flagstones in the Bolivian Andes, and pick up some new moves in Medellín.

Tri-State Area
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Eat Farm Fresh in the North Fork: By Amy Zavatto; Long Island’s 30-plus vineyards and Slow Food–minded dining scene offer a tasty alternative to the Hamptons.

Asbury Park's Colorful Culture: By Laura Siciliano-Rosen; The Jersey-shore town of Asbury Park offers a collage of gay hangouts, restored Victoriana, and edgy art galleries.

East

Catch Experimental Rock in Baltimore: By Rachel B. Doyle; Charm City's dives and underground venues host a burgeoning scene of art-rock acts and electrifying dance parties.

See Modern Martha’s Vineyard: By Julie Earle-Levine; The summer perennial has rarely looked better. Find revamped hotels, a robust art scene, and those ever-gorgeous beaches,

West

Play in Portland’s Shadows: By Adam H. Graham; The city’s darkest spots (under-the-bridge skate parks, secretive clubs, respectfully louche strip bars) are its coolest.

Dig Up Classic Clothes in San Francisco: By Amy Ettinger; Top-notch vintage stores brimming with upscale hand-me-downs and drag-queen couture abound.

South

Find Solitude in the Smoky Mountains: By Elizabeth Cline; The nation's most-visited national park is replete with remote outdoor adventures.

Take in Wild Rivers in Big Bend: By Melissa Burdick Harmon; Full of untamed waters, Florida’s north country will make you forget the beach.

Midwest

Rock and Roll in Indianapolis: By Amy Zavatto; There's a booming indie scene in the Indiana capital, thanks to its intimate rock clubs and great music stores.

Catch a Show in Chicago: By Jean Tang; The Second City considers itself a purer theater town, favoring acting over hype, and small gems over $100-a-seat blockbusters.

International

Be Eco-Friendly in South Tyrol: By Farhad Heydari; Italy’s northern region is replete with sustainable and state-of-the-art thermal baths, wineries, and hotels.

Explore Design History in Zaragoza: By Rebecca Rothbaum; A serpentine footbridge is just the latest architectural wonder found in this 2,000-year-old Spanish city.