Minas Gerais is one of our Best Places to Go in 2026. Read the full list here. It was a Friday night in June, and the Mercado Novo, or New Market, in the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte, was buzzing with activity despite the early-winter chill. Clusters of 20-somethings, illuminated by fairy lights strung up
Christmas in America simply wouldn't feel complete without a few festive requisites: massive trees twinkling with thousands of glinting lights, ruddy-cheeked carolers singing familiar hymns, and representations of Santa in every shape and size. ‘Tis the season of lots and lots of gingerbread, charming holiday markets, and tinsel galore. If you're into all that—or if
I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years. In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles has become widespread, round-the-world tickets have gone the way of the dodo, airlines have consolidated, and there has been an explosion of budget airlines. Over the last few years, the cost
From New York City to Edinburgh, these cities come alive during the holidays. Getty As holiday cheer spreads across the globe, it's natural to wonder—where’s the best place in the world to celebrate Christmas? And that's precisely the kind of curiosity we at Traveler love to indulge. Put the rest of your vacation days to
I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years. In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles has become widespread, round-the-world tickets have gone the way of the dodo, airlines have consolidated, and there has been an explosion of budget airlines. Over the last few years, the cost
Though the calendar’s second month is also its shortest, you still need a break, even if “the year has just started.” The best places to travel in February wipe away the winter doldrums and inject your schedule with a burst of fresh energy, whether that's by showing you the latest and greatest in India's “City
I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years. In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles has become widespread, round-the-world tickets have gone the way of the dodo, airlines have consolidated, and there has been an explosion of budget airlines. Over the last few years, the cost
With lyrics in 13 languages across 18 tracks and nods to musical traditions spanning everything from flamenco to opera, Spanish pop star Rosalía's new album, ‘Lux,’ is an aural feast. Since its November 7 release, critics and reviewers have debated: Is it a pop album? A contemporary classical album? Both? Neither? But what everyone can
I know people who choose where to vacation based on the food scene, climate, and sometimes, social media virality of a destination. As for me, I base my travels around perfume. Fragrance has been an integral part of my life for as long as I can remember—I began collecting perfumes in high school and have
I'm standing in a crowd of about 40 people—a collage of pink, camo, cutoff denim, rhinestones, and cowboy hats in many styles—at the street car stop in the Crossroads district of Kansas City, Missouri. The free-to-ride cars roll through the main drag every 10 minutes. But we're not waiting for just any car. We’re waiting
I arrived on a windswept night, trundling down the peninsula via a single slither of road splitting a forest of pine trees, their scent drifting in through the car window. This is the smell I would later associate with Cap Ferret: fresh, natural, earthy and wild. Nearby Bordeaux is less than a couple of hours