After three years of closure, the coastal route all the way through the Big Sur region is open once more. Here’s what you’ve ...

Discover why Historic Smithville might be New Jersey’s most underrated destination for shopping, dining, family fun, events, and timeless charm.

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From cruise cabins to boathouses to off-grid inns to five-star hotels, The Independent ’s travel desk has rested their heads everywhere from Cambodia and Patagonia to Scotland’s Wester Ross and ...