Once the playground of Clark Gable and Carole Lombard, Palm Springs is luring a whole new generation from Hollywood and beyond. With its hot hotels, midcentury-house tours, and hip shops, this desert oasis has plenty to dazzle sun seekers.

Our team of roving epicures visited 32 countriesfrom Chile to the Czech Republic, Thailand to Tunisiato track down the world's most exciting new restaurants. One hundred-plus made the cut, and there's something for every palate.

Just back from their own hands-on experience, our writers introduce the new surging movement of voluntourism, from teaching and learning in Cambodia, to stove making in Peru, to romancing a reef in the Bahamas.

These courses take place anywhere from Mexico's beaches to the savannas of South Africa. While you shouldn't expect lucrative contracts afterward, we reckon they'll leave you feeling like a million bucks.

See our selection of the best of the art hotels--just don't be tempted to add that Old Master to your own personal collection.

Singapore's "Westernized" exterior belies its hidden, complex culture, mystical beauty, and open, friendly people.

Hooked on golf? Head to Palm Beach. Home to PGA headquarters, the city is totally tee-centric.

History comes to life in the memorials, monuments, museums, and political institutions. Book your trip today.

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This young, friendly city boasts a sparkling skyline softened by urban parks and gardens.

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Several moms I know (including my own) have insisted I link to today's recording of The Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC Radio (New York's flagship public radio station). I'm on the show every Thursday morning in May as part of its month-long travel series, and this morning our topic was how to survive vacations with the kids (and are they truly vacations or just changes of venue?).

Shop in a couple of Paris's neighborhood food markets. These outdoor markets, a tradition dating from the fifth century, reflect the local color of each of Paris's 20 arrondissements and provide great insight into French daily life. The best and most famous near the Latin Quarter is the Maubert Market (go on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.). Don't forget to bring a bag so you can stock up for a picnic lunch.

The nexus of Place de la Concorde, Rue de Rivoli, and the Tuileries, Paris. Photo: William Abranowicz, Conde Nast Traveler by Wendy Perrin "We leave May 29 for five days based in the Latin Quarter," writes TravelGal. "I've been in...

ITASoftware.com is a great vehicle for determining all your different air itinerary options. by Wendy Perrin Amy Higer of Maplewood, N.J., writes, "Hi. I heard you on The Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC Radio last week. You mentioned your favorite...