STRANGER THAN FICTION

Is a traditional hotel room with four walls too…square? For the third year running, here are our picks for the world's weirdest hotels. Book a room to sleep in a beer can, live like a hamster, or get chauffeured by an elephant. read more

FROM OUR BLOG: THIS JUST IN

A self-operated roller coaster that zips through the forest? Sign us up! You don't even have to be a skier to enjoy most of these features and activities, all new for the 2010–2011 winter season. read post

GAME PLAN

It's still buzzing after this year's World Cup—now without the crowds and earsplitting vuvuzelas—and there's never been a better time to visit Africa's most exciting city. read more

READERS' CHOICE

We're giving you the floor. We recognize that our readers are true experts, so we want to hear your thoughts on all sorts of travel topics. Our November 2011 magazine issue will be devoted to what you tell us. Now, we're interested in hearing which city you think is the most beautiful in the world—the more details, the better. weigh in