Lots of states have a signature food: New Mexico green chiles, Maine lobster, Wisconsin cheese curds. And the US serves up a smorgasbord of festivals worth crossing state lines for, celebrating those hometown favorites and a whole lot more.

From the coasts to the mountains to the desert, you get the chance to discover new dishes, meet talented chefs, and pick up techniques you'll actually use at home. So pack your bags, book your Airbnb, and loosen your belt.

The Mediterranean archipelago of Malta, roughly 50 miles off Sicily's southern coast, packs European, African, and Middle Eastern heritage into just 122 square miles.

These five coastal walks trace the island's cliffs and villages, with a chance to spot the Maltese Everlasting, a yellow bloom that grows only on Malta's western cliffs.

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In upstate New York, 11 long, narrow lakes stretch across wine country, home to more than 100 wineries with sweeping views, snaking vines, and a cider scene that's just as strong.

These nine, clustered near Keuka and Seneca, are built for a fall weekend.

Día de los Muertos (November 1 and 2) unfolds differently in every town, from candlelit ofrendas and cempasúchil-covered graves to street parades that run late into the night.

These are the best Airbnbs to book for the celebrations in Oaxaca City and Mexico City.

Forty-eight hours, one city, and your favorite person. Toronto packs museum mornings, island ferry rides, and candlelit pasta before curtain into a weekend that feels twice as long as it is.

Big Sur is calling. Treebones Resort is serving oceanfront yurts, cliffside sushi, morning yoga, and off-grid glamour made for disappearing beautifully into California's untamed coast.

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