Julia Cosgrove

When travel does come roaring back, I want it to be better—for travelers, for the communities they visit, and for the planet.

Listen to the episode today.

We make the case for traveling to San Francisco, California this summer, including the best things to do, old favorites and new attractions, restaurants, and events.

Where to go in 2022

Tip: “It won’t happen to me” is not a plan.

After an extensive three-year renovation, a historic hotel in Northern California’s gold country welcomes a new generation of guests.

A former 19th-century stagecoach stop is reborn as the Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection, in the heart of California’s Santa Ynez Valley wine country.

Off the coast of this Southern California city, a new Whale Heritage Area allows marine life to thrive—and visitors to explore responsibly.

Just outside the northwest gate to Yosemite National Park, a stylish new lodge invites guests to admire the serene beauty of California’s mountain meadows in every season.

In honor of our 15th anniversary, our editorial team rounded up a few of our favorite features we've run over the years.