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Condé Nast Traveler readers rate the top resorts in Northern California—home to iconic nature, and rooms worthy of the views.

Big Sur’s majestic coastline, with its con- fluence of sea, sky and mountainous redwood forest, has long lured the curious and creative, beckoning travelers from around the world. But that all came to a standstill last winter when mudslides transformed the rugged paradise into an inaccessible island of sorts.

And the beloved Ventana Big Sur reopened last month as America's first reosrt by Alila, the high-end brand known for its dreamy retreats in Bali. 

"There is still, in the streets." So wrote Jack Kerouac in Big Sur, his oft-cited though perhaps least famous tome...

Where should you be traveling in 2018? We consulted travel experts, got the inside scoop on the hottest new cultural institutions and hotels opening, and scoured the globe for the most exciting emerging destinations. From idyllic islands and remote mountainous regions to bustling metropolises, these 20 destinations are at the top of our list for 2018.

When Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge collapsed earlier this year, Big Sur came to a bit of a halt, California's crown jewel was now divided into what the locals referred to as the north and south, indicating which side fo the overpass you were on.

Now's the time to head due west for your honeymoon. The perfect mix of laid-back and luxe, big Sur...

Craving relaxation and freedom? Some hotels take these needs to the next level, offering opportunities for a completely unrestricted stay.

Architecture are collectable and vintage design pieces, with each room boasting a clutch of unique details, from bespoke tile work to original art...

Even as 35 miles of the Pacific Coast Highway reopened in California's Monterey County following a landslide that has cut off some of the state's most scenic and popular stretches of coastline for more than two months, the.....

When a million tons of rocks tumbled down the coast of Big Sur, Calif., on May 20, the landslide added 13 acres of land to the region and buried scenic Highway 1 in 40 feet of dirt and gravel—the equivalent of 800 Olympic-sized.....

A log cabin is sort of the architectural equivalent of a grilled cheese—warming, comforting, nostalgic, simple, and if done well, perfect. Fortunately for the travel lovers among us, cabin-style lodges have seriously upped their.....