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Capital One Venture Business Card: Simplified Travel Rewards
If you’re a traveler like me, chances are you’re always on the lookout for ways to make your trips more affordable. That’s why I collect points and miles: they help me lower my travel costs so I can spend my money on what’s actually important…which is usually booking more trips! One card that can help
The Mojave Desert Travel Guide
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
Think Twice Before Visiting Ko Lipe
After 19 years, I finally went back to Ko Lipe, the Thai island I spent close to a month on in 2006. Back then, it was one of those super off-the-beaten-path destinations that few but the most intrepid travelers visited, where electricity only ran a few hours a day, basic bungalows right on the beach
Returning to Switzerland with My Mother
In 2018, my mother and I were watching Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities while I curled her hair. I knew she had attended Southern University, an HBCU in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. But as the memories bubbled up, she mentioned how she’d spent the summer after her freshman year
25 Lakeside Airbnbs for a Lazy Summer by the Water
Skip to main content Wraparound porches, private docks, and cozy fireplaces are just a few of the amenities you’ll find. Courtesy of Airbnb Some of us choose the beach, others prefer the pool—but it’s the lake that serves as the perfect middle ground. A combo of peaceful, picturesque beauty and rugged summer camp vibes, the
Affordable Best Hotels in Florence: Oltrarno to Santo Spirito
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. Florence, like many Italian cities, is experiencing a renaissance in terms of hospitality. And it means that some of the most affordable hotels in Florence
Is the Capital One Venture X Business Card Worth It?
I’m a sucker for a good travel rewards card. Over the years, I’ve collected a small handful of them — not because I love juggling annual fees, but because the right cards can save you a lot of money on flights, hotels, and travel perks you’d otherwise pay out of pocket for. Not only do
Top New Hotels in Mexico and the Caribbean, 2026
It’s a thankless job: Spending a whirlwind 24 hours at a highly anticipated resort the day before it opens; securing hard-to-get reservations and forging through 12-course tasting menus; sailing to every end of the world and back. But hey, someone’s gotta do it. And those lucky someones are our global editors and contributors who’ve tirelessly
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Favorite Condesa Airbnb: Stylish, Spacious, Ideal for Groups
When planning a recent reunion to celebrate two decades of friendship, a group of girlfriends and I, whom I’m lucky enough to have known since middle school, knew we wanted to go somewhere laid-back, but with more going on than a typical beach resort. Now that we’re all deep in our careers and building our
10-Day Itinerary Along Sweden’s Northern Coast
There’s nothing like Sweden in the summer. Light hangs in the air for hours, boats nose through island-studded bays, and cafés spill onto sidewalks as Swedes take advantage of the fleeting warm weather. With so much of the year spent in the cold and dark, the never-ending light that summer brings does not go to
Why You Should Skip Ko Lipe
After 19 years, I finally went back to Ko Lipe, the Thai island I spent close to a month on in 2006. Back then, it was one of those super off-the-beaten-path destinations that few but the most intrepid travelers visited, where electricity only ran a few hours a day, basic bungalows right on the beach
Sapporo in Snow: Seafood, Wine and Tempura
Fall's scarlet and gold was fading from the mountains around Sapporo as I sat with a small group around a heavy wood table with a charcoal grill in the center. We watched a chef cook channel rockfish over the coals. This northern Japanese delicacy is cherished for its meltingly sweet flesh, which takes on a
Why You Should Skip Ko Lipe
After 19 years, I finally went back to Ko Lipe, the Thai island I spent close to a month on in 2006. Back then, it was one of those super off-the-beaten-path destinations that few but the most intrepid travelers visited, where electricity only ran a few hours a day, basic bungalows right on the beach
Skip Ko Lipe: How Tourism Broke a Paradise
After 19 years, I finally went back to Ko Lipe, the Thai island I spent close to a month on in 2006. Back then, it was one of those super off-the-beaten-path destinations that few but the most intrepid travelers visited, where electricity only ran a few hours a day, basic bungalows right on the beach
