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Mexico City is a colossal, beautifully overwhelming metropolis and an absolute paradise for those who live to eat. Across thousands of restaurants, markets, street stalls, bakeries and fondas, food from every corner of the country converges. So deciding where (and what) to eat can feel daunting.

I’ve spent over a decade writing about Mexico’s food scene, along with popping up on TV shows to talk about it occasionally. My favorite way to navigate it all is still right here on the ground with my food tours. Sidestepping the obvious spots and encouraging travelers to go deeper into the food culture here constantly reminds me of the fascinating nature of how we chilangos eat.

Source: 12 Dishes and Drinks Everyone Should Try in Mexico City | Saveur

If you don’t have a current passport or simply don’t want the extra hassle of international travel, you can still plan a Caribbean beach trip this fall or winter.

For U.S. citizens, there are islands where you can fly, laze on a beach, and swim in warm waters without a passport, because they’re part of the United States. Think: Caribbean vibes, domestic flight.

Here are four island picks to start with, plus

Source: Want Caribbean sun without a passport? Try these 4 islands for a winter getaway

There are few places in Europe as beautiful as Militello Val di Catania.

This little Sicilian town was recently named “Borgo dei Borghi,” or “Village of Villages,” by Rai Italia, Italy’s public radio and television broadcaster, whose national TV program honors the country’s most beautiful small towns. Each year, the show travels across Italy in search of places rich in history, tradition, and culinary culture; in 2025, Militello stole the show.

Located in southeastern Sicily, Militello unfolds as a cascade of honey-colored palazzi and churches with soft curves. It’s a place where bell towers punctuate the day, and wrought-iron balconies spill over with flowers.

Source: Guide to Militello Val di Catania, Italy’s ‘Most Beautiful Village’