Beautiful road on a volcanic landscape in Iceland.

Road Trips

Fueled by convenience store snacks and a Kerouacian dream of driving across state lines and international borders, road trippers take to the freeways, thoroughfares, and dusty back streets of the world searching for the wind-in-your-hair kind of freedom. Maybe it's on a coastal drive along the shore of South Australia, between red-rock formations in the American West, or through white-capped mountains in the Canadian Rockies. Wherever the road takes you, there's nothing quite like a big drive to quench a thirst for travel. Now buckle in, cue up an audiobook, and hit the road with Travel + Leisure.

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Scenic view of the Montenegrin coastline
This Dreamy Coastal Road Trip in Montenegro Includes Charming Small Towns, Gorgeous Beaches, and Storybook Architecture
Views from the Blue Ridge Parkway at sunset in the Fall.
North Carolina Is Home to 'America's Favorite Drive' — and It Might Be the Most Peaceful Place in the State
Aerial view of downtown Minneapolis over the Mississippi River.
How to Plan the Perfect Road Trip on the Great River Road
Highway 395 in eastern California
This Road Trip Passes the Highest Peak in the U.S., the Lowest Point in the Country, Ghost Towns, and National Parks
A waterfall in Iceland
Iceland’s South Coast Is Perfect for First-time Visitors — How to See the Blue Lagoon, Waterfalls, and More in 5 Days
Luxury cars and Italian supercars outside of the Four Seasons Napa Valley
You Can Drive an Actual Ferrari Through Wine Country Thanks to This Luxury Napa Valley Hotel — Here's How
Close up of a salesman giving new car keys to his black customers in a car showroom. The view is through glass.
This Simple Rental Car Hack Will Help You Avoid Getting Scammed
Aerial view of a car driving along the road to Hana
How to Drive the Road to Hana, One of the World's Most Scenic Drives
Highway 127 in the Mojave Desert near Death Valley, looking north, showing Eagle Mountain in the background.
Thinking of Buying an Electric Car? Here's How to Test One Out on Your Next Road Trip
A crowd of people walking around taking photos among the art installation Seven Magic Mountains
15 Best Day Trips From Las Vegas — From National Parks to the Extraterrestrial Highway
St Davids Cathedral. St Davids is Britain's smallest city and is in the county of Pembrokeshire, Wales.
This Coastal Road Trip Showcases Quaint Towns, Stunning Hikes, and the Best of Celtic Culture
The Koja treehouse in Finland
I Stayed in a Secret Tree House in Finland — Here's What It Was Like
Seascape with Brant Point Light, Nantucket, Massachusetts
20 Best Weekend Getaways in New England
RV exterior with view of Grand Tetons
What It's Really Like to Live in an RV, According to Someone Who Did It for Years
Cades Cove, Tennessee, on an early fall morning.
Discover Appalachian Cuisine, Craft Distilleries, and Music History on a Tennessee Road Trip
Illustration showing a rental car packed full of people
4 Secrets to Score Better Deals on Rental Cars, Gas, and Road Trips
Two photos from Provence, France, showing the exterior of a hotel and a spiral staircase
The French Riviera Is an Art Lover's Dream — Here's How to Plan Your Perfect Trip
Famous best alpine place of the world, Santa Maddalena village with Dolomites mountains in background, Val di Funes valley, Trentino Alto Adige region, Italy,
9 Best International Road Trips, According to Travel + Leisure's A-List Advisors
Pair of photos from Spain, one showing an amphitheater in Tarragona, and one showing a path on the grounds of a hotel in Xerta
I Went on a Food-focused Road Trip Through Catalonia — Here's Where to Find the Best Oysters, Olive Oil, and Even Sake
Red Hills near Abiquiu, New Mexico
How to Do a Southwest Food Road Trip — With National Parks, Craft Cocktails, and Delicious New Mexican Cuisine
Million Dollar Highway in Colorado during winter
13 Beautiful Winter Drives Around the United States
Aerial view of car driving scenic road through Olympic National Park
The Best Road Trip Apps That Help You Find Cheap Gas, Avoid Traffic, and More
Packed camper at Cobb River Camping in Kahurangi National Park
I Traveled Solo Around New Zealand in a Campervan — Here's My Best Advice
Two photos from Bulgaria, one showing the exterior of a cathedral, and one showing a rose-crowned participant at a festival
Go Off the Beaten Path in Bulgaria — and Find Historic Cities, Stunning Landscapes, and a Mix of Cultures
Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, as seen from the town of Silverton
These Southwestern Mountain Towns Show a Quieter Side of Colorado — With Hot Springs, Hiking, and Boutique Hotels
RV Camper parked by a large body of water
13 Best Travel Trailers for Road Trips and Camping
Newport Bridge, Rhode Island
10 Best East Coast Road Trips for History, Beaches, and Seafood
looking up at a rigid straight bridge hangs between two mountains
World's Scariest Bridges
Woman looking for car on phone app
Everything You Need to Know About Using Turo, the Airbnb of Cars
Garden of the Gods framed by twisted Juniper Trees
The Ultimate Colorado Road Trip Itinerary
A Tesla Model Y by a river with a stand up paddle board on the roof
Everything You Need to Know About Road Tripping in an Electric Car
Cute golden doodle looking out the window while sitting on chair in a stylish bedroom
The Best Dog-friendly Hotels in the U.S.
Road highway near Bryce Canyon National park with hole tunnel through red orange rock in desert
10 Mistakes to Avoid on a Road Trip, According to Experts
Surfing in Oahu
This Hawaii Road Trip Offers Seclusion, Surf, and Shrimp on Oahu's North Shore
Curving roadway and Texas Bluebonnets with Enchanted Rock in the distance
This Epic Texas Road Trip Visits Underrated Vineyards and Rolling Hills Blanketed in Bluebonnets
Fish Church in Connecticut
Every Architecture Lover Should Take This Three-Day Road Trip
Porto Ercole, Argentario Peninsula, Tuscany, Italy
The Best Day Trips in Tuscany for a Wine-filled Adventure With Stunning Scenery
Road Trip Hacks
7 Road Trip Hacks Every Traveler Should Know
Little Rock Nine, life-size sculptures.
U.S. Road Trips That Honor and Celebrate Black History
A courtyard pool at a modern motor lodge
The New Golden Age of the Motor Lodge
Scenic RV Camping Spot
Everything You Need to Know Before Renting an RV for the First Time
People driving RV
How to Choose the Right RV for Your Next Road Trip, According to Experts
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10 Best National Parks to Drive Through for a Scenic Road Trip
Pacific Coast Highway
10 of the Best U.S. Road Trips for Families
Aerial view of the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island, with the road winding through the forest next to the shoreline
Explore Canada's Best Island on a Road Trip Packed With Incredible Beaches, Adorable Cafes, and Sprawling Parks
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Our Readers' Favorite 5 Car-rental Companies in 2021
Terra Glamping Tent
You Haven't Gone Glamping Until You've Gone Glamping in the Hamptons
Illustration of Dominique Jackson on her jeep in front of her road trip map
I Road Tripped Around the Midwest Solo — Here's What I Learned As a Black Woman
Car driving on curving road in snow
5 Expert Tips for Driving in Snow That Will Keep You Safe on Winter Road Trips
Katie Lockhart in front of Kirkjufell Mountain
How to Plan the Ultimate Campervan Trip in Iceland, According to Someone Who Did It
Exterior of Starlite Motel
14 Awesome Retro Motor Lodges in the U.S.
A portrait of MLK Jr. and Diwang Valdez
Following the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on a Road Trip Through the Deep South
Scenes from the Catskills in autumn, including the view from an A Frame cabin at Eastwind, and kayakers on the Delaware River
The Catskills Are Still the Perfect Fall Escape — Here's How to Plan Yours
Aerial of Cape Tribulation, Australia
Rainforest Meets Reef on This Epic Four-wheel-drive Road Trip Through Queensland
RVs camp at Jumbo Rocks campground in Joshua Tree National Park at dusk
7 Amazing RV Campgrounds in Joshua Tree National Park
The stables and views at Hacienda Tenexac, in Mexico
This Easy Weekend Road Trip From Mexico City Has the Perfect Mix of Culture, Food, and Countryside Views
Aerial view of a blue car driving through a forest
Our Readers' Favorite 5 Car-rental Companies in 2020
Continental Divide, Yukon Territory, Canada
15 Stops for the Ultimate Northern Road Trip on the Alaska Highway
aerial of road along the coast in Lorne, Australia
The Most Beautiful Drives You Can Take Around the World, According to Instagram Data
Hand holding steering wheel in a Car
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