Years ago, the website Earth Porm reposted my article “The Ultimate Guide to Traveling When You’re Broke.” As I went through the comments on the post, I was dismayed by the mean and dismissive comments people shared as well their misconceptions about travel. These comments made me realize that, despite all the detailed websites and
There’s a lot of tours in New York City (I’ve highlighted my favorites here) but I think one thing people don’t do enough of is Airbnb experience. Most of us know Airbnb through their stay features but they also have a lot of experiences where you can get a local to show you around. I
I love walking tours. Long time readers know I always recommend doing them first thing when you’re in a city. It doesn’t matter the type you do. Food, history, art – whatever! Just do something. They’re an incredible way to learn about a destination, get your bearings, and talk to a local about life in
Spain has long been associated with sun-drenched beaches, vibrant cities, and world-famous cuisine. While Barcelona, Madrid, and Ibiza are famous for a reason, the true soul of Spain is often found in its remote corners. One of the areas I love the best is Northern Spain, with its green mountains, rugged coastline, and medieval villages
A quick way to start a fight? Take a stance on the best bagel in New York City. Bagels are easily one of NYC's most iconic foods, but there’s little consensus amongst New Yorkers about the platonic ideal. Older-school bagel devotees often argue that a bagel must have a visible hole, be on the smaller
As we edge closer to the end of each year, we begin to look ahead to the destinations we’re most looking forward to visiting (and recommending to you, our fellow travelers) for the following 12 months. We’ve asked our expert contributors from all around the globe to nominate the spots that are on the up—the
All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Crafting a list of the best places to go in the world, in any given year, is a reminder of travel’s most beautiful paradox: that
For ancient medinas, unspoiled archipelagos, and safaris without the crowds. Nkasa Linyanti All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. One of the thrills of editing this list each year is being able
For sustainable retreats, sacred sites, and a South Pacific archipelago cautiously reopening to the world. Oscar Sloane/Kittawa Retreat All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. The best places to go in Australia
For colorful design hotels, inventive dining scenes, and an otherworldly canyon in the Andes. All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. In a region spanning over 7 million square miles, the best
For exhilarating biking trails, wild coastlines, and a neon-lit, all-American road trip. All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. The year 2026 is going to be a momentous one for the United
As the holiday season comes knocking on our doors, the question of how to sort through all our Christmas vacation ideas becomes ever more pertinent. It certainly never hurts to start the search early, whether you're planning on an extended domestic trip somewhere in the States, spending your holiday across the pond, or venturing out