Drink it in—the advice holds true for travels and happy hours alike. From peaches and Champagne in Venice to whisky and bitters in New Orleans, here are 10 ways to globetrot on the rocks during your next vacation.view gallery »

This year, the world's top adventure travel outfitters have unveiled more new trips than you can shake a hiking stick at. And whether your particular brand of adventure involves walking, biking, kayaking, rafting, sailing, or just kicking back and discovering an emerging destination, these 10 new trips will leave you feeling like a real explorer.view gallery »

The world's most popular tourist attractions have a gravity all their own, pulling millions into their orbits each year. Here are some of the standouts, from the world's most popular public park (any guesses?) to the theme park that beats all others (are you surprised?).view gallery »

No disrespect to gorgeous beaches with powdery white sand, but sometimes the standard-issue paradise starts to feel, well, bland. It's time to set off for shores with strange hues of sand, alarmingly low-flying aircraft, and hot pools you can dig yourself. From Florida to New Zealand, these 10 picks take you to some peculiar beaches, all worth a visit.view gallery »

Forget nightclubs—instead, check out these after-dark hot spots delivering firefly spectaculars, midnight snacks, and stellar light shows.view gallery »

When lightning strikes, blizzards blow, and fist-size hail balls rain from the skies, there are certain gateways where flyers should proceed with caution. See which hubs made our list of stormy, snowy, delay-prone airports.view gallery »

Once the warm glow of the holidays fades, January can get downright depressing. Here's the remedy for the lingering chill: Ten drive-to U.S. destinations that heat up your winter weekend without wrecking your 2012 budget resolution. Turkish steam baths, surfable waves, and sizzling kitchens are closer than you think.view gallery »

If you think a frozen hotel and warm night's sleep are polar opposites, think again. From snowy pockets in eastern Canada to the mountains of Romania, here are the world's best ice hotels and igloo villages.view gallery »

Now that we've left 2011 in the dust, it's time to look ahead to what's going to be hot in 2012—and darned if two blasts from the past aren't among the more interesting developments expected in the coming months.view gallery »