Auckland, on New Zealand’s North Island, is often the first stop for international travelers before ultimately hopping down to the South Island to explore its jaw-dropping natural beauty. While it may not be the most beautiful city we’ve visited, in our opinion it is well worth a couple of days of exploration. Dig a little beneath the surface, and Auckland reveals itself as a city of layered history, vibrant neighborhoods, and unexpected charms. A City Built on Volcanoes Home

Tasmania—“Tassie” to locals—may not be on most Americans’ travel radar. It requires a long flight to Sydney or Melbourne, then another hop to Hobart, the island’s capital. But it is absolutely worth the effort. What awaits is stunning natural beauty, a world-class food and wine culture, and some of the warmest, most generous people I’ve met on my travels. Many visitors don’t realize that Tasmania is not its own country, but Australia’s only island state. Roughly the size of S

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There are cities you visit, and there are cities you feel. Copenhagen belongs firmly in the latter. It’s a place where daily life is lived with artistry, where design and tradition sit comfortably side by side, and where a simple stroll can feel like a masterclass in beauty and balance. Come for the castles and canals, stay for the cakes and conversation—and leave with a new appreciation for how elegance and edge can so effortlessly coexist. Copenhagen is a city that balances

First things first: although I’ve visited San Miguel many times, the real credit for most of the suggestions below belongs to Jeffry Weisman and Andrew Fisher, who have lived here for years, run a celebrated gallery, and left their refined mark on homes in San Miguel, Mexico City, and San Francisco. I’ve added my own two cents, but this guide reflects their deep knowledge of the city — for which I’m profoundly grateful. San Miguel de Allende may be instantly recognizable for

Most visitors to London rarely venture beyond the city center — a mistake, especially in high season when the streets can be maddeningly crowded and the atmosphere lacks the quaint, English-village charm for which the country is so famous. One easy escape is Richmond, perched on the banks of the River Thames. Long a royal outpost (Henry VII built Richmond Palace here in the 16th century) the town has retained both its historic character and its reputation as one of London’s g

London is a city packed with blockbuster museums—think the British Museum, the V&A, and the Natural History Museum—but tucked away on quiet streets and behind unassuming facades are a handful of smaller, quirkier institutions that offer equally fascinating, and often surprising, experiences. If you’ve ticked off the big hitters and are looking for something different, here are five hidden gems that will make you fall in love with the city all over again. Spencer House: A Slic

There are voyages you take, and then there are voyages that take you—sweeping you up in their rhythm, wrapping you in their atmosphere, and leaving you with memories that shimmer long after you’ve returned home. Crossing the Atlantic aboard the Queen Mary 2 falls firmly into the latter category. It’s more than a way to get from Southampton to New York. It’s a week-long immersion in timeless ritual, ocean light, and old-world glamour. No wonder so many of the travelers we met

Most visitors to Avignon only scratch the surface. They snap photos on the Pont d’Avignon, wander through the imposing Palais des Papes, and linger in the two main squares—Place de l’Horloge and Place du Palais. They dine at busy cafés, shop for Provençal linens or lavender sachets, and leave believing they’ve seen all there is to see. But the real Avignon lives at the fringes of the walled city, just outside the postcard views. That’s where you’ll find its pulse—quirky, arti

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