As we cap off yet another year of travel uncertainties and spot lockdowns, Indagare’s most-booked hotels of 2021 reflect the world’s ongoing pandemic realities. Domestic travel remained hot, with Florida, Hawaii, Jackson Hole, and Utah among top trips. And when Europe started reopening, bookings spiked for France, Italy, and Iceland.

When snow started dusting mountain summits in October, forecasters predicted above-average snowfall for many U.S. ski resorts this winter. Add on a loosening of COVID restrictions, and après-ski scenes are looking up for the 2021-22 season, too. Read on for the top news in the Rockies, including new lifts and runs, the latest hotel debuts and renovations, and where to eat (and drink) now.

Paris museums showcase some of the world's most storied collections—nowhere else can you see Da Vinci's Mona Lisa and Monet's Water Lilies in the same day. The FIAC contemporary art fair draws global collectors every October, but there's always something new for art lovers to see year round. Make the most of your time with Sotheby's guide to essential Paris art museums, including hidden gems and insider tips.

Bring a bit of the Lowcountry home with original souvenirs from Charleston makers. Locals are handcrafting everything from feathered bow ties to bourbon and cast-iron pans. Even if you can’t get to the Holy City right now, you can buy all of these gifts online and support small businesses at the same time. So go ahead, start shopping.

I travel for design. My flight history is evidence: I first went to Marrakech for its riads, Palm Springs for its midcentury Alexander houses, and Pittsburgh for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater. So when my husband and I were invited to a wedding in Mérida, Mexico, the Yucatán capital known for its Spanish colonial restorations and contemporary interiors, I was thrilled. The best way to get an up-close look at those buildings, I knew, would be the home-rental route: I could immerse myself in architectural variety and a private pool.

In what promises to be the restaurant auction of the year, René Redzepi is auctioning off plates, tables, decor, and more from Noma 1.0 in advance of his highly anticipated Noma 2.0 reboot. Bid right and you could own a piece of Noma’s distinctive Scandinavian design aesthetic—and a part of restaurant history.

As I entered the wide expanse of Inle Lake at the end of a narrow feeder channel, two fishermen appeared on either side of my Abercrombie & Kent longboat, performing what I could best make out as a slow-motion, over-the-water ballet with conical baskets and oars for props—all while balanced on the bows of their boats. It was absolutely enthralling. Until that moment, I'd been thinking that visiting a lake in Myanmar was rather beside the point...

The Caribbean is eternally appealing, but even more so this year, with new nonstop flights, plum hotels popping up on emerging islands, and unheard of bargains at pricey hideouts. From classic retreats to blissfully obscure isles, here are the top destinations to check out this year.

Travelers often think of New Zealand as just beautiful vistas (remember Lord of the Rings?). While it does boast stunning landscapes, you'll also find a fantastic wine scene, unbelievable lodges, and happening cities.

East of Mitte's chic boutiques and the Ku'damm's ritzy department stores, the neighborhood of Friedrichshain is Berlin's new launching pad for local designer fashions and housewares. Fanning out around Boxhagener Platz, a slew of unique small shops has opened for intrepid travelers.

Your definitive guide to this delightful city is full of insider reviews of all the best places to stay, and eat and drink, whatever your budget, with a new ‘Author’s Pick’ feature highlighting the very best options. The guide also includes extensive coverage of Québec City, as well as the Laurentian Mountains and Eastern Townships.