Picture Utah and images of red-rock arches and deep canyons will spring to mind. However, the Beehive State adds up to much more than its landmark national parks. Taking a road trip across this ruggedly handsome US state will immerse you in the heart of America, taking in stunning landscapes, famous national parks, friendly small …
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Take two: our stories of destinations we’d like to redo
It is a truth universally acknowledged that, despite countless hours of research, sometimes even the most eagerly anticipated trips can go spectacularly wrong. Whether it was a poor choice of hotel, hiring an inept tour guide or trying those month-old ‘freshly caught oysters’, one poor decision can scar your experience of a great destination and …
The 13 best beaches in California
California is renowned for its sun-drenched strips of sand dotted up and down the Pacific coast with good reason. You don’t become synonymous with US beach culture without some impressive shores that put the gold in the Golden State. Find family fun in La Jolla, gaze upon world-class surfers in Huntington Beach, mingle with the …
The best national parks in California
Beating out even famously scenic destinations like Alaska and Utah, California is home to more national parks than any other state. The Golden State’s 10 national parks showcase the best of the West Coast’s diverse range of landscapes, from the towering redwoods of NorCal, the arid deserts of SoCal, the iconic flora of Joshua Tree …
Why overwater villas are the ultimate luxury escape for 2023
Warm clear seas, tropical vistas and utter luxury: say hello to an overwater bungalow or villa vacation in 2023. Detached villas that seem to float above the sea, these stilt-mounted structures bring the sea to and around you. One of the world’s great luxuries, overwater bungalows are (naturally) found in some of the world’s most …