Travel Ideas: Tips, Guides & Road Trips for the Western U.S.

Travel

These Are the Fall Travel Trends Everyone’s Talking About Right Now

From leaf peeping to gigcations, here's what you can expect in the coming season.

September 2, 2024

September 3, 2024

Hotels

The Real Reason Hotels Are Ditching Travel-Sized Toiletries

Everything you need to know about this sustainable swap.

September 5, 2024

September 4, 2024

Travel

A Disneyland Attraction Is Closing After 12 Years

You only have a few more months to hop aboard this unique and nostalgic mode of transportation.

September 6, 2024

September 9, 2024

Travel

These Are the Destinations Everyone Will Be Traveling to This Fall

With autumn adventures on the horizon, these are the spots that are going to be the most booked.

September 4, 2024

The Latest From Sunset

Travel

Wildfires Blaze in Southern California, Threatening Popular Tourist Areas

Southern California's wildfire season is off to a blazing start in popular tourist destinations, threatening lives and homes of locals.

September 12, 2024

September 11, 2024

View from Deck at Four Seasons Resort los Cabos at Costa Palmas

Travel

From Baja to Hawaii, These Are Our Favorite Coastal Retreats

Whether you’re there for the sand or the surf, these are the best coastal getaways in the West.

September 10, 2024

Travel

These City Hotels Are the Epitome of Cool

When you want to stay right in the heart of the urban action, choose one of these winning downtown hotels.

September 10, 2024

Travel

Treat Yourself to a Luxurious Stay at These High-End Hotels

These are the best luxury hotels and resorts to splurge on.

September 10, 2024

Book Your Next Trip

Culinary Travel

This Chic and Cozy Apple Orchard Is the Stuff of Summer Road Trip Dreams

Thanks to one close family's efforts, The Orchard at Apple Lane in Auburn, California is a revitalized local landmark with a must-stop farmstand and mature "u-pick" trees. It’s also the perfect backdrop for a late summer feast.

August 20, 2024

August 19, 2024

Congee by Brandon Jew on Alaska Airlines

Travel

This Michelin-Starred Chef Is Bringing Fine Dining to Your Next in-Flight Experience

It's a far cry from your typical airplane peanuts.

August 27, 2024

August 29, 2024

Hotels

You Can Live the Utopian Sea Ranch Fantasy by Booking at the Newly Redesigned Lodge

To visit the new Sea Ranch Lodge is to partake in an increasingly rare California dream. Join us for a tour of the pinnacle of mindful modernist development, and toast this architectural gem.

August 12, 2024

August 14, 2024

Outdoor Adventure

Check in, Learn to Surf: These Beach Hotels Will Teach You How on Your Next Vacation

New programming at hotels in the West gives surfers of all skill levels a chance to learn.

July 29, 2024

July 25, 2024

Take Some Advice from the Insiders

Insider Guides

Boise Is Big. Here’s Where to Eat, Drink, and Stay According to a Local Brewer.

The high-low hits that this charming, rapidly growing city has to offer.

August 19, 2024

September 7, 2024

Insider Guides

This ‘Inn-Fluencer’ Visits Hotels for a Living. Here’s Her Latest Obsession.

Kelsey Bumsted has visited hundreds of properties.

August 5, 2024

August 24, 2024

Insider Guides

This Beachy Neighborhood Is L.A.’s Best-Kept Secret—A Local Chef Dishes on What to Do

Visit these under-the-radar spots.

July 22, 2024

July 23, 2024

Insider Guides

The Ultimate Carmel, California Itinerary

What to do in this charming seaside hamlet.

July 1, 2024

July 2, 2024

Blue Ocean and Beach at Point Dume. View from Hiking Trail

Insider Guides

The Ultimate Malibu Summer Itinerary

All the things to see, eat, drink, and do on a beachy weekend getaway.

June 11, 2024

June 12, 2024

Insider Guides

This Old Western Town Is the Best-Kept Secret in Colorado

What to do when visiting what's known as the Outdoor Recreation Capital of Colorado.

June 3, 2024

July 23, 2024

Get Outside

National Parks

5 Pro Tips to Know Before You Visit a National Park

Heed your call of the wild with these top pointers.

August 20, 2024

August 24, 2024

Outdoor Adventure

The Beginners’ Guide to Surfing Gear

Earth-friendly essentials to support the start of your surf journey.

July 30, 2024

August 6, 2024

Camping

12 Camping Essentials Outdoorsy People Swear By

Introducing accessories that are perfect for your next great adventure.

July 17, 2024

July 19, 2024

A woman hiking a path near the Oregon Coast with a Pacific Northwest trip

Outdoor Adventure

The Best Coastal Hikes in the West for Picture-Perfect Views

A cool ocean breeze is a much welcome amenity at these trails throughout the region.

July 15, 2024

Travel

This Is the Best Sport to Explore a New City (and It’s Free)

Try it on your next trip.

July 5, 2024

July 9, 2024

Travel

I Survived Survival School, and Here’s What I Learned to Take with Me on a Hike

These are the items that survival specialists recommend carrying on your next hike, all of which will fit in a small pack.

July 12, 2023

July 12, 2024

Fun for the Whole Family

Camping

10 Best Kid-Friendly RV and Camping Destinations

A family of RV experts share their top spots to take the kids, from Oregon to Montana.

June 2, 2022

May 31, 2022

exterior trees surround a cabin with sun breaking through

Travel

Family Reunion Trips to Book Now, from Utah Camping to Montana Resorts

Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

April 27, 2022

July 27, 2022

WildLands

‘We Belong in These Spaces’: This Family Wants Outdoor Adventures for All

Camp Yoshi expeditions bring together people of color and their allies in spaces often considered inaccessible.

May 5, 2022

May 22, 2022

Have Wine, Will Travel

Wine & Drinks

Here’s Everything You Need to Know Before a Wine Tasting, According to an Expert

Sip, swirl, savor.

June 7, 2024

July 2, 2024

Outdoor Picnic in the Vineyard at Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley.jpg

Wine Country

20 Hotels, Tasting Rooms, Wineries, and Food Shops to Visit in Wine Country Now

Whether you're planning a trip to Napa, Sonoma, or the Central Coast, here are the top spots in wine country to put on your itinerary.

January 5, 2024

January 4, 2024

Jordan Vineyard and Winery Salon Seating

Wine Country

Take a Tour of This Dreamy French Chateau-Inspired Winery

Jordan Winery's newly redesigned lobby is a masterclass in refined interior design, wine country style.

December 14, 2023

December 19, 2023

Wine Country

From Montecito to Monterey, This Is the Ultimate Coastal Wine Country Road Trip

With a spectacular car and an open mind, we hit the road to take a freewheeling, slightly unconventional food and wine-focused road trip up the California coast.

December 26, 2023

December 29, 2023