Expedition cruising to the polar regions has never been hotter, even if summer temperatures there hover around freezing. Sure, Antarctica has penguins, but the Arctic lures travelers north with polar bears and walruses, especially in the remote Svalbard archipelago. Here, travel is made easy by expedition ships like Quark Expeditions' Ocean Explorer, which I boarded
Skip to main content Even if you don’t have kids, these international zoos are not to be missed. Getty As Simon and Garfunkel once crooned nearly 60 years ago, someone told me it's all happening at the zoo…and at the best zoos in the world, I do believe it. I do believe it's true. Who
One thing about me: I’m going to burn as soon as my skin sees the sun. Another thing about me? I’m always going to travel with a cute hat to prevent that from happening, because sun safety is very important to me (skin cancer is no joke!). For so long, I would smush my beloved
Few fashion brands have staged a comeback quite like Abercrombie & Fitch. Once defined by its early-2000s mall-era, the retailer has reinvented itself as a go-to site for elevated wardrobe staples, vacation-ready dresses, and versatile denim that regularly earn a spot on packing lists for travelers headed any and everywhere. Today, Abercrombie is just as
You’ve probably heard of the Chase Sapphire Preferred—either because you have this credit card, or because you’ve traveled with someone who does. For less than $100 a year, this travel card comes with an annual hotel credit, generous complimentary travel insurance, and neat rewards on dining, online groceries, and travel expenses. If this wasn't compelling
Traveling can be a noisy affair—from crying babies on airplanes to busy main streets with honking cars that drive past your hotel room at 3 a.m. While the noises of a new city can certainly be worth experiencing (whether that be actual music rooted in a specific location or the ambient sounds of church bells
Despite its robust cultural and academic scenes, Los Angeles doesn’t have a particular reputation as an intellectual city—blame it on ‘80s movies and reality TV, but the bleach blonde-and-himbo reputation precedes it. (I mean, the beach is right there.) But the abundance of museums is just one reason that the stereotype can’t be trusted. There's
If the new year has you itching to plan new trips, you’ll be happy to know that traveling doesn’t always have to cost an arm and a leg. Hotels.com coupons are one way to save: Travelers can find discounts on luxury villas, storybook cottages, romantic cabins, and all-inclusive resorts for their next getaway. Whether you’re
Western North Carolina comes alive in the fall with fresh apples, local cider, seasonal mountain cuisine, and Appalachian food traditions. Discover the best orchards, cideries, farm-to-table dining, and local food experiences to explore across the region.
The best Airbnb wedding venues make your big day feel as personal as possible. Imagine a 19th-century family estate in the French countryside, with a sprawling green garden from which to say “I do.” Or a Creole mansion in New Orleans, where guests can dance around a lush courtyard dotted with twinkling string lights late
There’s never been a better time to escape the monotony of day-to-day life and venture out to an unexplored horizon. Whether you’re looking to spend a couple of days on the beach sipping cocktails at an all-inclusive resort or want to wander through the streets of Barcelona, taking in the history, a great place to
At passport control in Istanbul last month, I watched a border officer look at my passport, then at my face, then back at my passport. His eyebrows knit together. He called over a colleague. Then another. Within seconds, I had a small panel of Turkish officials studying the seven-year-old photo in my passport and comparing