Travel + Leisure

Brooklyn, New York. 71 square miles. 2.6 million people. It’s big, daunting, and anyway, do you really need to peel yourself away from Manhattan to visit it? In short, yes.

The New York Times

Scribner’s Catskill Lodge has a contemporary look (and cuisine) and an ideal location for Hunter Mountain skiing.

The New York Times

Sipping wine only scratches the surface of what California’s big-sky country has to offer.

The New York Times

I used to consider myself a bona fide traveler, exploring everywhere from Costa Rica to Buenos Aires, Biarritz to Brussels. I looked at every calendar year as a puzzle, figuring out where to go, and when.

The New York Times

The Right Bank may be more international and trendy, but sometimes you want to pretend you’re inside a black-and-white Robert Doisneau photo.

National Geographic Traveler

As dawn breaks in Paris, doughy smells permeate the air, and locals line up at neighborhood boulangeries for freshly baked croissants to enjoy alongside their morning coffee–and as an afternoon goûter, or snack.

National Geographic Traveler

On a small island in the Loire River in western France, a trumpeting mechanical elephant sprays water from its trunk. The curious creature carries 50 passengers at a time, who survey former shipyards from balconies four stories up.

New York Post

Ice tea — the quintessential summer quencher — is getting a refreshing revamp. Whether you love lychees or lemons, there’s something here for you.

New York Post

In just five days, there’s a good chance you’ll be tasked with delivering a Valentine’s Day gift that’s both romantic and decadent. Something thoughtful and unique.

The New York Times

Sacred symbol, tourist attraction, beacon for visitors and locals alike: After the fire, writers reflect on the building that has been both constant and ever-shifting in the life of Paris.

New York Post

It may not officially be summer, but it’s definitely sundae season. While the temperatures have been on the rise, pastry chefs have been busy perfecting their recipes for sweet temptations of all stripes and styles.

New York Post

For many New Yorkers, a complimentary basket of warm bread at the start of the meal is a diner’s given right. But this year, more restaurants are putting bread on the menu — instead of on your table.

The New York Times

All I wanted to do in Grenada was veg on the beach. I had a stack of paperbacks, SPF 70 and reservations for a Balinese massage. It was my first time back to the Caribbean in 10 years, and my first beach vacation in nearly as long.

Hartford Magazine

Dutchess County, New York is such a seemingly unremarkable destination, you’d never guess it’s full of earthly delights and exotic discoveries.

New York Post

“French” and “classic” used to go together like “Dover” and “sole.” French restaurants were the apex of fine dining in New York City, and any chef worth his toque served a meticulously studied repertoire from onion soup to crepes Suzette.

New York Post

If the thought of preparing a big holiday meal in your tiny kitchen sounds impossible, remember: This is New York. Nothing is impossible.

The New York Times

“LUCY is active 24-7,” Keith, our slim, slick-haired tour guide, explained to 10 of us wide-eyed guests sitting before him on folding chairs like ardent disciples at a Sunday service.

New York Post

Remember those root beer floats you used to love as an 8-year-old? Now imagine the buzz you’d get if the “beer” were actually creamy stout.

New York Post

For so long, NoHo was a no man’s land. Sandwiched between its sexy southern neighbor, SoHo, and the frenetic, food-filled East and Greenwich villages, there was never reason to consider NoHo its own neighborhood, much less a dining destination.

National Geographic Traveler

The perfect Parisian patisserie: Is it a grand establishment with centuries-old baking traditions? A nouveau spot that blends daring flavors and artistry?