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Year after year, millions of visitors travel to California's Yosemite National Park to stand in awe of natural wonders l...
26/01/2022

Year after year, millions of visitors travel to California's Yosemite National Park to stand in awe of natural wonders like Half Dome and Yosemite Falls. Take in the panoramic views from the Glacier Point and Tunnel View overlooks. Hit the hiking trails early in the day to avoid crowds looking for the perfect photo-op. If you're eager to learn more about the park, visit educational centers like the Yosemite Museum and the Indian Village of the Ahwahnee. To save money, skip the hotel and camp out for the full experience (just be sure to book your spot well in advance).

Dotted with luxurious boutique hotels, this Caribbean destination is tailor-made for lovebirds and adrenaline junkies. T...
26/01/2022

Dotted with luxurious boutique hotels, this Caribbean destination is tailor-made for lovebirds and adrenaline junkies. Those in search of relaxation will find it on the island's unspoiled shorelines (specifically Reduit Beach and Anse Chastanet). Meanwhile, adventure seekers can test their limits climbing the Pitons or zip lining through the Chassin region's rainforest. The dry season, December to April, is the most popular (and expensive) time to visit, but budget-conscious travelers can find superb weather and cheaper room rates if they arrive in May or June.

Serene temples and beautiful beaches are the biggest draws to this lush Indonesian paradise. And we do mean lush – the r...
26/01/2022

Serene temples and beautiful beaches are the biggest draws to this lush Indonesian paradise. And we do mean lush – the region's notoriously soggy wet season is best avoided by planning a visit between April and October. Break up your beach time with a visit to the village of Kintamani, home to a towering (and active) volcano, as well as a large lake. If you're craving an adrenaline rush, rent a scooter and zip around the island, or hop on one of Bali's many swings to soar above rice terraces and jungles.

What this small French Polynesian island may lack in size it makes up for in sheer tropical beauty. Here, you'll find pi...
25/01/2022

What this small French Polynesian island may lack in size it makes up for in sheer tropical beauty. Here, you'll find picturesque beaches, lush jungles and luxurious resorts. The island's dormant volcano, Mount Otemanu, makes for a great photo-op or challenging hike, and the friendly Bora Bora locals can help you catch a glimpse of the island's best sights during an off-road excursion. To relax, head to Matira Beach for crystal-clear water and soft sand. Although a trip to Bora Bora is very expensive, most travelers say it's worth every penny.

The magnetic City of Light draws visitors from around the globe who come to see iconic attractions like the Eiffel Tower...
25/01/2022

The magnetic City of Light draws visitors from around the globe who come to see iconic attractions like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe. But what travelers really fall in love with are the city's quaint cafes, vibrant markets, trendy shopping districts and unmistakable je ne sais quoi charm. Get lost wandering along Paris' cobblestone streets, or grab a croissant and relax on the banks of the Seine for hours. If you're up for a quick daytrip, head about 15 miles southwest of the city center to another must-see attraction: the Palace of Versailles.

New Zealand's South Island brims with majestic landscapes at every turn, from dramatic mountains to fjords to glaciers. ...
25/01/2022

New Zealand's South Island brims with majestic landscapes at every turn, from dramatic mountains to fjords to glaciers. Here, you can admire the mountains of Fiordland National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, from hiking trails or a boat on Milford Sound. At night, journey to the University of Canterbury's Mount John Observatory to gaze at the starry skies. You can also indulge your inner daredevil in Queenstown, explore two of the most accessible glaciers in the world on the island's west coast or sample delicious food and wine in the Marlborough region.

A historic whaling town right on the river in Upstate New York, Hudson has been budding for years—but now with a new ene...
13/01/2022

A historic whaling town right on the river in Upstate New York, Hudson has been budding for years—but now with a new energy that feels more inclusive and diverse, as well as responsible in terms of gentrification and its consequences. Beyond those restored 19th-century farms and genteel captain houses, Hudson’s unsurprising influx of former NYC transplants wants to involve and create community.

The antique stores lining Warren Street are still there, but there’s more diverse businesses extending north and south—from art galleries championing LGTBQ+ artists to espresso and motorcycle stores (check out Moto Coffee Machine), thrift shops, and even avant garde fashion (like Katuri). Streets in town continue to be restored with historic consciousness and environmental care in mind. Developers like This Old Hudson restore and manage the Federal and Greek Revival houses around town that appeal to historic preservationists and environmentalists alike.

Dubbed the “Spice Island,” Grenada, along with its sister islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique was officially desi...
13/01/2022

Dubbed the “Spice Island,” Grenada, along with its sister islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique was officially designated as a Culinary Capital by the World Food Travel Association (WFTA) this year. This much-deserved recognition is putting Grenada—which produces some of the best spices, cocoa, and rum in the Caribbean—on many travelers’ radars for 2022. Home to unspoiled beaches and lush rainforests, the Caribbean island will also see a number of exciting new hotels open in 2022—including the Six Senses La Sagesse and Kimpton Kawana Bay Resort.

Hurtigruten Expeditions is now cruising the super-Arctic Disko Bay—with a stop in the dog-sledding capital of Ilulissat....
13/01/2022

Hurtigruten Expeditions is now cruising the super-Arctic Disko Bay—with a stop in the dog-sledding capital of Ilulissat. There you can visit the newly opened Icefjord Centre, a 16,000-square-foot building at the UNESCO-listed Kangia Icefjord educating visitors on the importance, fragility, and beauty of ice. It explores the impact of climate change, and is not so coincidentally near the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier. This has been called “the world’s fastest glacier”—retreating 130 feet each day and calving 11 cubic miles of icebergs in a year (including the one, historically, believed to have sunk the Titanic). Greenland wants to offer visitors proof of why ocean levels are rising. The territory is planning five similar centers across tourist attractions in the near future.

Territory wide, Greenlanders are turning to the tourism industry as an economic mainstay alongside fishing. It’s a near-guarantee for northern lights viewing in winter (perhaps via a snowmobile safari?). Or visit in summer for that famed midnight sun—when we’d also recommend a sprawling flightseeing tour to get a true scope of Greenland’s beautiful Arctic expanse.

In 2020, I spent a few months in Atlanta—which until then I’d only really seen framed by the terminal windows of the wor...
13/01/2022

In 2020, I spent a few months in Atlanta—which until then I’d only really seen framed by the terminal windows of the world’s busiest airport. During that time, I unlocked the dynamic metropolis’ greatest assets: lush greenscapes like the sprawling BeltLine and just-opened Westside Park; a piping hot culinary scene anchored by revamped food halls and the Buford Highway (an eight-mile mecca of global yumminess); plus tons of arts and culture to consume at world-class institutions.

Sure, landlocked ATL deserves its reputation for notorious traffic. But in just an hour’s drive from the congested core, you can hike the Blue Ridge mountains, boat on Lake Lanier, and wade at the ‘Edge of the World’ on the Amicalola River—picking up roadside peaches and pecans to sweeten the deal.

The “capital of Scandi-Cool” gets more incredible with each visit. Newly opened, the Munch Museum is the latest addition...
13/01/2022

The “capital of Scandi-Cool” gets more incredible with each visit. Newly opened, the Munch Museum is the latest addition to Oslo’s ever-evolving fjord front, showcasing the work of Norway’s most famed artist (that’s Edvard Munch, alongside the work of his contemporaries). This and the iconic Oslo Opera House welcome tourists to the modern Bjørvika development, which is rising up from a former highway junction and container port. Here and in the adjacent, trendy Oslobukta, you can sauna on land or afloat—or eat at one of the city’s newest hotspots, like The Vandelay, a laidback launch from Esben Holmboe Bang, the chef behind 3-Michelin-starred Maaemo (right around the corner).

Head west to old town Frogner for the most exciting Oslo opening in 2022. The five-star, 231-key Art Deco hotel Sommerro—featuring an onsite theater, the city’s first rooftop pool and terrace, a trio of eye-popping restaurants, and immaculate interiors. Planned for September 2022, it’s already being booked into 2024.

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