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St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Bequia Island, Port Elizabeth.

These Will Be the Hottest Islands to Visit in 2020

From the Caribbean and Hawaii to Greece, Denmark, and Indonesia, these isla...

From the Caribbean and Hawaii to Greece, Denmark, and Indonesia, these islands are the world’s best getaways. Just get there before everyone follows suit.

Fall Getaways

Travel

This Map Will Tell You Exactly When Fall Foliage Will Peak This Year

When and where to see peak foliage in 2019.

View of lighthouse in Jose Ignacio, near Punta del Este city, Maldonado, Uruguay.

Travel

Trend Alert! This Is the Hottest International Destination for Fall, According to Luxury Travel Experts

Are we surprised so many of them have gorgeous beaches?

Waterfront View of the Sunrise at the Inn at Perry Cabin by Belmond

Atlantic

Why You Should Plan a Trip to the Chesapeake This Fall

Experience the maritime history, landscape, and sense of community of Maryl...

Experience the maritime history, landscape, and sense of community of Maryland's Eastern Shore.

Wild flowers, Sea Figs, bloom along Pacific Ocean skyline in Half Moon Bay, California

Top 10

10 Best Little Beach Towns To Visit in Fall

Autumn by the sea translates to apple orchards, ghost tours, fall color, wi...

Autumn by the sea translates to apple orchards, ghost tours, fall color, wine tastings, and a slower pace in these ideal fall retreats.

Wander List

Ocean views at The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, Miami

Travel

The Best All-Inclusive Beach Resorts in Florida

Make your Sunshine State vacation easy-breezy with a stay at one of these g...

Make your Sunshine State vacation easy-breezy with a stay at one of these glorious resorts, where food, drink, and fun are part of the package.

Travel

This Amazing Itinerary Takes You to 10 of Italy’s Best Cities for Less Than $130

California

The Best Coastal State Parks in California

From sunny, southern surf breaks to coast redwoods towering in the mist, th...

From sunny, southern surf breaks to coast redwoods towering in the mist, the Golden State's 840 miles of coastline can suit any mood. Start California Dreamin' about these 15 stunning state parks.

Top 10

10 Best Islands for Retirement

Island life isn’t just for vacations. We’ve scouted some of the most beauti...

Island life isn’t just for vacations. We’ve scouted some of the most beautiful isles that happen to be picturesque and perfect for retirement—places where cost of living, appealing amenities, and a relaxed lifestyle create the ideal environment for spending your golden years.

Coastal Listings

Homes

George Michael’s Former Santa Barbara Home—With Major Ocean Views—Is For Sale

The Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired stunner is on the market for $6 million.

Seattle Lake Union Floating Home for Sale Night

Homes

For Sale: A Shingle-Style Floating Cottage With Arguably the Best Views in Seattle

Why live by the water when you can live, literally, on top of it?

Homes

Reese Witherspoon Just Snagged the Chicest Malibu Farmhouse Estate

Formerly used as a wedding venue, the fully restored property includes a 19...

Formerly used as a wedding venue, the fully restored property includes a 1949-built farmhouse, film studio, and horse stables.

Shot of boat and private residence on private island.

Homes

The Best Views of NYC Are From the Rooftop of This Private Island — and It’s for Sale

They both could be yours for the price of $13 million.

Beach House Style

In California, the land of invention, even old styles can live in new ways. Los Angeles architect Lewin Wertheimer chose Spanish Colonial influences for a house standing alone on a tawny hillside 300 feet above the beach. Nothing says “old California” lik

Decorating

Malibu Beach Bungalow Tour

Roosted high in the California hills, a scaled-down Spanish Colonial stucco...

Roosted high in the California hills, a scaled-down Spanish Colonial stucco opens up to spectacular Pacific Ocean views with breezy loggias and airy terraces. Step inside!

Homes

Trend Alert! 2020 Has a New Color of the Year—And It’s Practically Made for Beach Homes

We’re planning on splashing this new hue, well…everywhere.

Whitney McGregor Greenville, SC White Kitchen

Homes

This Countertop Will Never Go Out of Style

And it’s known to age gracefully.

A hand with a paint roller covered in teal blue paint, painting over a white wall.

Decorating

The Best Paint Colors for Introverts and Extroverts, According to Experts

And how to safely step out of your color comfort zone.

Painkiller

Beach Eats

A classic Dark ‘n’ Stormy® tastes just fine on its own, no matter what time of year it is. But, if you prefer a festive fall twist, infusing your rum with fresh cranberries, and adding a dash of spicy orange bitters, makes a quintessential holiday treat.

Recipes

13 Festive Fall Cocktails

Pair apples and oranges with ginger beer and cider, and you've got yourself...

Pair apples and oranges with ginger beer and cider, and you've got yourself an ideal salutation to the cool-weather season. Here, 13 (spiked!) versions of fall in a cup.