Caitlin Morton
Caitlin Morton is a travel writer based in Kansas City.
Caitlin Morton has been writing about travel for nearly a decade, with bylines in Vogue, Travel + Leisure, AFAR, TripSavvy, Real Simple, and more. She enjoys baked goods, Ireland, orange nail polish, and horror movies. One time she held the door open for Ian McKellen, which is as close to fame as she will ever get. Follow her travels on Instagram @caitlinmorton23.
19 Warm Places to Visit in December, From Hawaiian Beaches to African Deserts
The only ice you’ll see is in your cocktail.
The Best Places to Travel in December
From Christmas markets to private islands.
The World’s Coolest Underwater Hotels
These over-the-top aquatic suites take “deep sleep” to a whole new level.
30 Places to Escape to This Winter, From National Parks to Black Sand Beaches
Equal parts warm and cool.
The Best Islands in the World: 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards
From Brazil to Indonesia.
The Best U.S. Islands: 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards
The places inspiring your return to travel, from Hawaii to the Midwest.
44 Haunted Hotels Around the World You Can Stay At—If You Dare
You might want to sleep with one eye open.
45 Abandoned Places Around the World That Are Eerily Beautiful
It’s okay to be awed and creeped out at the same time.
Charleston Is the Best Small City in the U.S.
As voted by you in the 2022 Readers' Choice Awards.
43 Most Haunted Places in the World, from Japanese Castles to Underwater Graveyards
Even the faint of heart will find something to love.
21 European Cities That Are Even Better in Winter
Summer temps can’t compete with mulled wine and snow-dusted canal houses.
The 26 Most Beautiful Castles in Europe, From France to Romania
Eat your heart out, Disney.
29 Over-the-Top Hotel Lobbies That Will Dazzle Design Lovers
Talk about love at first sight.
The Most Charming Small Towns in Germany
From medieval cities with castles to lakeside Alpine villages, these German towns are straight out of a fairytale.
These Are the 10 Best Places to Live in the World
From quaint Nordic hubs to Canadian cities, these destinations promise a high quality of life.
The Most Underrated European Cities, According to Seasoned Travelers
Ditch the guidebooks and venture to these lesser-known gems.
The 25 Most Beautiful Beaches in Europe, From Turkey to Portugal
We narrow down the continent's bounty of beaches.
The 13 Most Luxurious Hotel Bathrooms in the World
Better grab that “Do Not Disturb” sign now.
The 10 Best Beach Towns on the West Coast
From surfing spots in California to the moody coastlines of the Pacific Northwest.
The 24 Best Beaches in the U.S.
All the surf and soft sand you could ask for—no passport required.