Woman freediver glides over sandy sea with yellow fins in transparent ocean. Freediving in Mauritius

• Luxury

The Most Expensive Countries in the World and Their Cheaper, Cooler Alternatives

By Kevin Brouillard

The saying “you get what you pay for” doesn’t always apply when it comes to traveling the globe. Sure, many bucket list destinations are worth their eye-popping price tags, but there are plenty of affordable — and arguably cooler — alternatives to these well-trodden, budget-busting destinations. Below, we listed the most expensive spots in the…

• Health and Wellness

7 Countries With the Highest Life Expectancy

By Leon Beckenham

Eat more greens. Drink less booze. Exercise every day. There are many things we do to stay healthy and (hopefully) live longer. And thanks to this combination of a healthy diet, increased activity, and high-quality healthcare, residents of some countries can expect — on average — to live longer than others. The World Economic Forum’s…

• Southeast Asia

11 Popular Places to Visit in Southeast Asia

By Neil Gladstone

Southeast Asia encompasses more countries than you probably realize. Of course there’s Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia, but you may pause for a moment before remembering Singapore, Myanmar, Brunei, and several others. Although some similar influences crop up in neighboring countries, the cultures and attractions are strikingly diverse in each destination. To help you decide where…

• Travel Inspiration

Where to Travel Along the Equator

By Lara Grant

Thanks to year-round pleasant weather and fairly consistent flight and hotel costs, traveling near the equator is an attractive option. Plus, getting to stand on (or close to) that zero-degree latitude is a fun bucket-list item. Although the equator passes through 13 countries, it doesn’t lie along any major city. That said, there are still…

• Kid-Friendly

9 of the Safest Travel Destinations for Families

By Claire Shefchik

Kerid Crater, Iceland/Oyster As a parent, you want to expose your kids to an array of experiences and cultures, and travel is one of the best ways to do that. The problem is, even for the most dedicated family of travelers, the world can be a scary place. News about crime, war, and terrorism can…

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• Travel Inspiration

The Most Popular Hotels on Instagram in 2017

By Alisha Prakash

Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai/Oyster As much as Instagram is a source of travel inspiration, it’s also a platform that evokes some serious vacation envy. Selfies in front of iconic landmarks, delicious food spreads, and dreamy landscapes are among the pics you’ll find with a tap on the hashtag #travel. Before bidding adieu to 2017, Instagram…

• Travel Safety

These Are the Safest Cities in the World This Year

By Alisha Prakash

The world feels like a wholly unpredictable place these days. Between recent natural disasters and terrorist attacks, travelers are understandably exercising more caution when choosing their final destination. To help determine which cities are the safest, The Economist Intelligence Unit released its 2017 Safe Cities Index. The report judges 60 metropolises on four major criteria…

• Shopping

The 8 Ultimate Hotels for Shopaholics to Shop Till They Drop

By Maria Teresa Hart

There are plenty of reasons to travel — museums, spectacular food, historic sights — all perfectly fine diversions. But for shopaholics, none of those can beat the high we get from returning to our hotel room victorious after a decadent day of shopping. And for us, no vacation is complete without splurging on something on…

• Scary

The Most Haunted Places in the World

By Katherine Alex Beaven

‘Tis the season to start embracing the spooky and supernatural. For some people, us included, there’s just something about being safely scared that we can’t quite resist. Maybe it’s our curiosity about the unknown or just the excitement of a cheap thrill, but we even love reading about haunted places. But what makes a place…

• Hotel Bars

5 of the Most Historic Hotel Bars Around the World

By Stefanie Waldek

When on vacation, many travelers are likely to check out their hotel bar for some evening libations. Hotels are, after all, often known for their food and drink offerings. We took a look at thousands of hotel bars around the world and singled out some of the most historic, noted for inventing popular drinks or…

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