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We recently shared the best places to travel in November, but just in case you dropped the ball on booking a trip (we know, we know, you’re busy), you still have some time to squeeze in a vacation before the year closes out. After all, with the holidays and New Year’s just around the bend,…
For many, traveling is a pleasure that can be enjoyed a few times a year. For others, vacation days are lost and never to be seen again. So after discovering that U.S. employees had a staggering 658 million unused vacation days in 2015, we wanted to find out which countries exercise their freedom to travel…
With so many stunning natural wonders in the world and a small number of vacation days in which to see them, there’s an argument to be made for prioritizing the places that might not be around in 40 years. Some of the planet’s most awe-inspiring destinations are at risk of being destroyed or irrevocably altered…
While lots of travelers view long-haul flights and rocking boat rides as barely tolerable means to ends, there are some out there — those true believers that the journey is as important as the destination — who enjoy the experience of getting from point A to point B. Some even feel that the harder the…
Whether they’re naturally formed or manmade, intricately detailed or strikingly simple, spiritual centers around the world offer a therapeutic place to reflect. Each has a fascinating past — some with roots in prehistoric times and many that have earned UNESCO World Heritage status. From an ashram in an Indian forest to a Buddhist temple on…
Pop Quiz: Are you one of those travelers who takes a photo of every single dish you eat? And when you return home from said trip, your mailbox (or inbox) is chock-full of Food & Wine, Saveur, and Bon Appétit magazines (or e-mails)? Do you know what it means to have an item cooked sous-vide,…
Known for its year-round tropical weather, laid-back atmosphere, and being the closest jumping off point to get to and from the Great Barrier Reef, northern Queensland has been a go-to destination for backpackers and pleasure-seekers for decades. Although it’s often overlooked for the stylish streets of Sydney and Melbourne, tourism has still taken off here…
Whether you’re an avid scuba diver or amateur snorkeler, a trip to the Great Barrier Reef should make everyone’s bucket list. Not only is it the world’s largest coral reef system, but the UNESCO World Heritage site is also one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Situated in the Coral Sea, off the…
Los Cabos beach The ocean: It conjures up images of soaking up the sun, working up a sweat, and then splashing in the cool surf, bringing the body back to life once more. However, there are some oceanside destinations on the globe where swimming ranges from utterly unpleasant — to downright dangerous. The seven beaches…
Being stuck in an airport might be one of the worst parts of traveling, but it doesn’t always have to be that way. Hear us out. Airport lounges around the world are going above and beyond the complimentary half-hour of free Wi-Fi, making the hours of waiting less painful and — dare we say it…
