• On a Fall Road Trip Through Virginia, the Foliage Is Just the Beginning

    On a Fall Road Trip Through Virginia, the Foliage Is Just the Beginning

    For the most spectacular fall foliage, many travelers think first of New England. But seasoned…

    For the most spectacular fall foliage, many travelers think first of New England. But seasoned leaf-peepers know that Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park and Shenandoah Valley are equally majestic places for autumn color, thanks to sugar maples, magnolias and more vegetation that erupts in fiery reds, oranges and yellows. Click here for the full article.

  • National Geographic Best of the World 2027: Normandy, France

    National Geographic Best of the World 2027: Normandy, France

    Why go: A celebration a millennium in the making is set among landscapes the Impressionists…

    Why go: A celebration a millennium in the making is set among landscapes the Impressionists adored Normandy captivates travelers with its Gothic cathedrals, seaside resorts, and rolling green pastures speckled with thatched houses. But William the Conqueror made the place pivotal to European history. Born in 1027, William led the cross-Channel conquest of England, recounted…

  • This Restored Burgundy Château Puts Guests in the Middle of a Working Wine Estate

    This Restored Burgundy Château Puts Guests in the Middle of a Working Wine Estate

    Château la Commaraine in Pommard, Burgundy, brings full-service luxury to a centuries-old wine estate without…

    Château la Commaraine in Pommard, Burgundy, brings full-service luxury to a centuries-old wine estate without losing sight of the winemaking traditions that define the region. Read the full AFAR article here.

  • How to Enjoy a Trip to St. Tropez—Even If You’re Not a Millionaire

    How to Enjoy a Trip to St. Tropez—Even If You’re Not a Millionaire

    The French Riviera hub is a status symbol for the jet set. But look a…

    The French Riviera hub is a status symbol for the jet set. But look a little deeper, and you’ll find a place with plenty of local charm—and natural beauty. Mary Winston Nicklin July 20, 2026 For a few summer months every year, a town in the South of France with a year-round population of less…

  • 7 of the best things to do in Paris

    7 of the best things to do in Paris

    In National Geographic’s Best of the World with Antoni Porowski, the host dives into the…

    In National Geographic’s Best of the World with Antoni Porowski, the host dives into the French capital’s living traditions—from Art Deco swimming pools and cycling culture to historic hotels, cabaret glamour, and unforgettable food. Layered with history, Paris exerts a magnetic pull on millions visitors each year. Yet the culture-crammed French capital is more than…

  • The Paris Neighborhood to Explore Between Matches at the French Open

    The Paris Neighborhood to Explore Between Matches at the French Open

    Creatives are energizing this oft-overlooked district in the city’s 16th Arrondissement with pilgrimage-worthy addresses In…

    Creatives are energizing this oft-overlooked district in the city’s 16th Arrondissement with pilgrimage-worthy addresses In May, tennis fans in Panama hats converge on Roland Garros Stadium for the French Open. Just a forehand shot away from the red clay courts, Auteuil is an authentic pocket of Paris that’s far from the tourist throngs—and the stereotypes…