Located south of Japan, Okinawa is a small island that hides a big secret: longevity. The inhabitants of this archipelago ...

The “perfect” tropical beach hardly needs to be described; it’s on the Instagram post, in the pages of a travel magazine: Fine white sand, coconut palm trees overhead, a gently sloping beach ...

By Martin Fackler and Kiuko Notoya Reporting from Henoko, Okinawa Keiko Itokazu can still remember the day in 1965 when the parachute didn’t open. It was attached to a jeep trailer that was ...

Anna Popp is a New York-based associate editor at Travel + Leisure, covering all of the best travel products, from luggage to outdoor gear. She has been a travel writer, editor, and product tester ...

A day on the sand just doesn't seem complete without a beach playlist that sets the right tone and gives off good vibes. Kimberly Holland is a writer and editor with 17 years of experience in food, ...