Erin Lindholm

“Help save the environment. Please reuse the towels.”

I can’t think of the last time I checked into a hotel that didn’t have some politely worded variation of that message, as if doing our small part is really even optional. And when I see such a message, I think about Koh Yao Noi.

Out in Thailand’s Phang Nga Bay — on the edge of an incredible natural aquatic preserve between tourist hotspots Phuket and Krabi — Koh Yao Noi (Little Long Island) is still largely a locals’ island, more focused ....

In various contexts, the word “rustic” can describe a lot of different things—like an off-the-grid tiny home with a composting toilet, or a countryside cottage that hasn’t had a decor update in a few dozen years. So this is why, when it comes to rustic wedding venues, we've dialed up the romance factor and the ambiance, too—because this is your wedding day after all.
What these mountain, desert, countryside, and coastal rustic weddi...

Let La Soufrière take you to new heights inside Guadeloupe’s 43,000-acre national park. /
Picture this: breezy island vibes, crystal clear Caribbean waters, and beautiful beaches for days, plus roadside boulangeries and grocery stores stocked with French delicacies with like-you’re-in-France prices (read: cheaper than the US). Welcome to Guadeloupe. The Caribbean island nation is a French overseas territory, teeming with French-Creole je ne sais quoi throughout its archipelago ...

Magical Maui. All of the Hawaiian islands have a distinct character, and Maui's is tantamount to being the "golden child" — a harmonious blend of west-facing beach towns and resorts with liquid gold sunsets and golden sand beaches to match; near endless opportunities for ocean eco-tourism and lush, tropical exploration; and a rich cultural and agricultural heritage that lives on today, inspiring Upcountry makers, farmers, artisans, and producers. ...

Cue the excitement because the dates for your honeymoon are officially on the calendar! As the months and weeks count down, you think to grab the passports from wherever they’ve been tucked away with other essential documents, only to realize, one or both of your passports definitely expires before your honeymoon.
It’s such a facepalm sort of moment, and you are definitely not alone ...

Step aboard the historic Queen Mary ocean liner. Cruise the Pacific Coast Highway through Orange County's famous beach towns. Catch a spectacular Pacific Ocean sunset. Discover the charms of the mountain town of Julian and some of the wonders of Southern California's desert terrain, from Anza Borrego to Palm Springs. One thing's for certain: Southern California has no shortage of beautiful destinations worth ...

Whether you vault over the Arctic or soar for hours over the blues of the Pacific Ocean, transpacific flights can be a chore — yes, even for AvGeeks. Not only are some of these flights among the longest in aviation, crossing the international date line wreaks havoc with your sense of time.

But if you plan your flights right, the next time work or play takes you from the US to various points in Asia, Australia, New Zealand (and back again), it's a great excuse for a stopover in Hawaii. Here's how to make the international date line work for you, instead of against you. ...

There are so many reasons why we travel: to disconnect and destress, explore a new destination, follow a dream, to deepen our connections to people and places we love. But at its most fundamental, travel is about discovery — about seeking out experiences that have the ability to inspire us, push us, teach us about the world and ourselves. These 16 travel experiences will leave you with lasting and meaningful impressions you'll carry long after you're home. ...

With the discovery of gold in "them thar hills" — meaning, in this case, the slopes of Southern Colorado's Rocky Mountains — hopeful prospectors headed to the region in droves, turning small, dusty frontier towns into boomtowns almost overnight in the late 19th Century. Fortunes were made and lost, but the region's rich history and scenic splendors have a certain timeless appeal that enthralls and delights ...

Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve is a glorious savannah wilderness renowned for its feisty and abundant gatherings of lion, elephant, cheetah and so much more. These days, savvy travelers have even more of this wide-open splendor all to themselves – making right now the finest time to go on safari. ...

Whether you fly into Palm Springs International Airport or drive in from California or neighboring states, planning a bachelorette party in Palm Springs means enjoying your own little slice of desert paradise. “It’s a tropical getaway without your ocean. You’re in between Vegas and L.A.—we are the hotspot,” observes Jacquelyn James, VP of business development and brand awareness for dinner cabaret experience AsiaSF ...

This distinctly Costa Rican ethos makes for a fresh, local and delicious way of living /
Home to an astounding four percent of the world's biodiversity in a country slightly smaller than West Virginia, Costa Rica is known for its flora and fauna, as well as its abundance of recreational activities ending in -ing: zip-lining, surfing, horseback riding, jungle trekking, beach strolling and, of course, simply relaxing, to name a few.
But what's far less frequently explored is how Costa Rica's pura...

If you were simply looking to get from Point A to Point B as quickly as possible, Detroit to Indianapolis is decidedly not a 2-day drive — but it's so much more enjoyable to take the scenic route when time allows, to really explore what this region of the Midwest has to offer. Truth be told, Southern Michigan and Northern Indiana are brimming with local delights, including farm-to-table shops and eate...

So the countdown to departing for your honeymoon is officially on, all the wedding day planning distilled into hearts full of the most precious memories and photos. Looking at your honeymoon flight itinerary for the first time in a while, you realize your honeymoon flights are booked in your former name—and by now you’ve taken your partner’s last name. ...

Between the unveiling of an impressive Jean Nouvel-designed museum and the ever-growing list of luxe new hotel openings, it’s safe to say that the Qatar capital city of Doha is definitely having a moment.

And no doubt the current pace of development will only continue to escalate in the lead up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, for which the city is building seven new stadiums (including a stunner designed by Zaha Hadid) ...