The Hottest New Hotel Openings of Summer 2019Condé Nast Traveler - Erin FlorioIncluding a decidedly cool spot in an old Venetian palazzo and treehouses up the California coast. The right hotel can inspire us to book entire trips. All year long, we keep tabs on what's opening where,
Sardinia The Best Places to Visit in AugustCondé Nast Traveler - Mark EllwoodFrom Sardinia to the Sacred Valley, here are seven places you should be visiting—or re-visiting—this month. Is there any month more tailor-made for a vacation than August? The peak of summer is the perfect
Why You Should Visit Turkey's Turquoise Coast This SummerCondé Nast Traveler - Lale ArikogluA new tome from Assouline shines a spotlight on the famous coastline. If New York has the Hamptons, and Paris has the Côte D'Azur, then Istanbul has the Turquoise coast, a stretch of coastline that connects
9 Secret European Islands to Visit This SummerCondé Nast Traveler - Terry WardIslands like Mallorca, Ibiza, and Capri have long had mass appeal, but Europe is full of lesser-known—and just as enchanting—islands to explore. From the coast of Brittany to northern Norway, you’ll find
The Best Gear for the Beach This SummerCondé Nast Traveler - Sebastian ModakWhether its for entertainment, safety, or comfort, these inventions will seriously elevate your beach hang. This story was originally published in May 2018, but it has been updated for 2019. We're tech
What to Pack for Disney World: The Ultimate List of What to BringCondé Nast Traveler - Valerie MarinoEverything you need to get through a day (or two) at the most magical place on Earth. Packing for a trip to Disney doesn’t have to be overly complicated: Check the forecast, pack comfortable clothes and
Best Backpacks for Travelers (2019)Condé Nast Traveler - Meredith CareyWe're going to say it: Backpacks are the most versatile piece of luggage you can own. Sometimes you need a duffel, other times a cross-body purse, but then there are times when, well, only a backpack do.
Iceland Road Trip: 5 Days Along the Arctic Coast WayCondé Nast Traveler - Ashlea HalpernThere are sites in Reykjavík and along the Golden Circle where the tourism crush has become unbearable. But as María Reynisdóttir, tourism specialist for Iceland’s Ministry of Industries and Innovation,
New Zealand New Zealand Road Trip: 5 Days from Auckland to WellingtonCondé Nast Traveler - Erin FlorioFor beaches, vineyards, and volcanoes, take the long way from the top to the bottom of New Zealand’s North Island. Let me be clear: so long as you are in a car, there’s no wrong way to see New Zealand.
Namibia Road Trip: 5 Days from the Sossusvlei to Swakopmund and WindhoekCondé Nast Traveler - Brandon PresserWind from the desolate desert to the sea on this rugged, off-road adventure. Twice the size of California but with only two million inhabitants, Namibia is southern Africa’s Outback—the domain of the Khoi/San
Italy Road Trip: 5 Days in from Friuli to TrentinoCondé Nast Traveler - Corina QuinnFrom vineyards to mountains, it’s time to explore the border regions. Most people don’t make it to Italy’s northern border regions, which are, in my opinion, the best part of the country: the vineyards
Road Trip: 3 Days from California to Valle de Guadalupe, MexicoCondé Nast Traveler - Megan SpurrellLast-meal-worthy fish tacos and biodynamic wineries are much closer than you think. Mexico for the food? You’ve heard, we know. But you don’t need to fly to Mexico City to get your fix. Just south of border,
Japan Road Trip: 3 Days in OkinawaCondé Nast Traveler - Katherine LaGraveSharks, soba, and castles along the coast of Japan’s southernmost prefecture. Long a vacation hotspot for Japanese travelers looking for a little sand and surf, subtropical Okinawa is finally getting turn
Mykonos Where to Find Europe's Hottest New Beach ClubsCondé Nast Traveler - CNT EditorsHigh-profile collaborations with chefs and designers are upping the beach club game across the Mediterranean. There is a certain glamour attached to the beach clubs in Europe. One defined by muslin-draped,
Surfing Why You Should Travel to the Mexican Surf Town of Zihuatanejo This SummerCondé Nast Traveler - Rebecca MisnerWhile other Mexican destinations have lost their rhythm, Zihuatanejo—a once swinging spot on the Pacific Coast—is getting its groove back but still holding on to its wave-chasing soul. In the pantheon
Where to See Blooming Flowers Around the WorldCondé Nast Traveler - Caitlin MortonThere are some locations around the world that are fully defined by their floral landscapes: You can't even think about Holland without picturing tulip farms, or Provence without seeing visions of lavender.
12 Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in JapanCondé Nast Traveler - Katherine LaGraveNowhere does cherry blossom season quite like Japan: There are blogs, news reports, special menus, talk shows, and festivals following the trees as they go into full bloom across the country. There's a
The Best Cross-Body Bags for TravelersCondé Nast Traveler - Mara BalagtasCross-body bags are a traveler's best friend. They're just big enough to fit the essentials (read: passport, headphones, gum) and their hands-free nature leaves you with one less piece of luggage to worry
What Happened When I Took My 10-Year-Old Son on a Meditation CruiseCondé Nast Traveler - Judy KoutskyWas bringing my active 10-year-old on a trip for adults brilliant—or disastrous? You’ve heard it everywhere from CNN to the New York Times: Stress and anxiety levels in kids have reached such an all-time
4 Spa Destinations to Visit NextCondé Nast Traveler - Mark EllwoodWellness-focused trips now comprise 25 percent of the overall tourism industry, at a value of almost $640 billion worldwide—and climbing. Indeed, expenditure on far-flung self-care, whether spas, retreats
Italy's L’Albereta Spa Is Not for the Faint of HeartCondé Nast Traveler - Anna PasternakThis retreat is far removed from a white-coat clinic. Yet clued-in wellness seekers who’ve tried every other detox know it as Europe’s most glamorous but hard-hitting address. In Europe, the smartest devotees
The Best Hard Shell Luggage: 8 Durable Suitcases That Will LastCondé Nast Traveler - Mara BalagtasStrong enough to make it through even the roughest airport treatment. Anyone who travels somewhat frequently knows that when you bid farewell to your luggage at check-in, the likelihood of it being treated
Hygge, Lagom, Coorie: Which Lifestyle Philosophy Is Best for You?Condé Nast Traveler - Mark EllwoodThree years ago, the Danish phenomenon hygge became the must-chant mantra for the season of taking stock and self-care. The Scandi lifestyle, which encourages us all to swaddle up against the outside was
10 Best New Boutique Spa HotelsCondé Nast Traveler - Andrew SessaSome of the most swoon-worthy new boutique hotel spas of the last year have emerged in relatively unlikely locations—and we love them all the more for it. An outdoor adventure-filled holiday in Peru’s
How to Make the Most of a Solo Business TripCondé Nast Traveler - Suzanne Rowan KelleherYou don't have to end up stuck in your hotel room. No matter how glamorous the job or how exciting the destination, business travel can be challenging. The airport-to-plane-to-office-to-hotel slog can
Traveling Solo in India? Read These TipsCondé Nast Traveler - Sarah KhanHow to feel comfortable going it alone in the vast country. It’s just past sunset, and a wave of blinding yellow headlights flows past as I stand on a crowded corner in Mumbai, struggling to hail a rickshaw
Yes, A Solo Safari Is PossibleCondé Nast Traveler - Mary HollandWhether it's to see the Great Migration in Kenya or go lion-spotting in Botswana, the African safari is a trip usually reserved for once-in-a-lifetime family getaways or a honeymoon to beat all honeymoons.
How I Learned to Love Dining AloneCondé Nast Traveler - Lale ArikogluFeeling adrift in New York after a transatlantic move, eating alone helped me truly get to know the city—and myself. Before I moved to New York City, I had never dined alone by choice. I say "by choice"
Why Solo Travelers Should Reconsider a CruiseCondé Nast Traveler - Mark EllwoodPlus, our tips for taking a cruise on your own. Melissa Preston had just finished an intensive four-year stint working in Indonesia when she decided she deserved a vacation. She was curious about taking
Iceland The Best Solo Vacation Ideas: 13 Types of Trips to Take AloneCondé Nast Traveler - Caitlin MortonRescue elephants, learn Spanish, and write some poetry—all by yourself. There used to be a certain stigma around solo travel, with cruises charging extra for single occupancy and waiters frowning at the
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