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What began as a blog about the travel adventures of a young couple has grown into a full travel planning website. Compass & Key is an independent online travel guide offering free planning tools that make authentic travel more accessible. Serving the curious, active, independent traveler, it is the ideal starting point to plan your next vacation. Travel Smart - Destination

guides are curated with thoughtful content to make planning simpler. Travel Differently - Itineraries focus on small sections of the world, encouraging deeper connections with people and places. Travel on the Go - Take our guides with you through recommended mobile apps that empower you to further customize your vacation plans. See you on the road!

15/01/2022

Reservations will open three months ahead - mark your calendars if you're planning to visit this year!

Utah's Arches National Park will use timed tickets from April to October. Here's how to get a reservation and how to get around the rule. | Frommer's

14/01/2022

A city-wide tribute to the legendary designer, but only until May 15th!

Participating museums include the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, the Centre Pompidou, the Museum of Modern Art, the Picasso Museum, and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum.

13/01/2022

Yet another reason to visit Chicago this year, these poignant exhibitions will highlight underrepresented communities in their own voices.

Throughout 2022, new exhibits at Chicago museums begin telling the stories of marginalized communities in their own words, marking a major cultural shift in the national ethos.

12/01/2022

Bravo to the NYT! The annual 52 Places list "highlights places where change is actually happening — where endangered wild lands are being preserved, threatened species are being protected, historical wrongs are being acknowledged, fragile communities are being bolstered — and where travelers can be part of the change."

The 2022 list highlights places around the globe where travelers can be part of the solution.

20/09/2021

Want to plan a better vacation? Here's how.

A little prep can go a long way when it comes to your vacation. Compass & Key has outlined 6 steps for tech-savvy travelers like yourself, so you can spend more time wandering and less time searching. Follow along as these steps help us prep for a long weekend on Italy's Amalfi Coast.

17/09/2021

Truly inspirational. "The crisis catapulted tourism to the top of the political agenda, providing a historic opportunity to transform the industry at the root."

Venice has long been the poster child for the global overtourism crisis. Could a year without visitors prove to be a turning point?

16/09/2021

"Any vaccination record that granted foreign nationals entry into Canada, such as the one uploaded in ArriveCAN, will be accepted as proof of vaccination."

Get ready to have proof of vaccination handy.

15/09/2021

What a rare opportunity. 📷 + 🦁 = 🌟

Photographer Felix Rome shares how he was able to take photos of giraffes, hippos, and lions in Kenya's Masai Mara.

14/09/2021

Bravo! Tallinn has been on my travel list for quite some time.

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13/09/2021

Some helpful tips as you consider traveling this year.

Uncertainty remains the new normal in travel this autumn driven by the rise in cases and ever-changing travel restrictions, but here are eight things you can expect.

10/09/2021

A simple but essential checklist for your next international vacation, from the experts at Fathom. 💷💶💴

How to change money while traveling abroad.

09/09/2021

We love giving gifts to fellow travelers. Here's the curated list of our favorite travel gifts, whether you're looking for a birthday, wedding, or another special occasion. 💝

From the Editor of Compass & Key, peruse our curated lists of tried-and-tested travel products to use on your next vacation, or give as a special gift to your favorite traveler. Find gifts for world travelers, day pack essentials, the best camera gear, and National Park souvenirs.

08/09/2021

I've never known where to start with Switzerland, but this is an exceptional self-guided tour focusing on UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Small country, immense beauty.

07/09/2021

Another reason why traveling off-season is a good idea!

The National Park Service required reservations for some of its most popular destinations throughout the summer to help mitigate crowds.

06/09/2021

Okay so not literally, but I would be happy to hang with Hugh Jackman in Australia!

Which hotels are owned by stars? As of summer 2021, these properties have investors whose names you

03/09/2021

Wow! Check out these guides - all 100 of them❗️ - to destinations around the world curated by local artists, restauranteurs, activists, and more, thanks to the experts at Condé Nast Traveler. 🌍

A global collaboration between the seven international editions of Condé Nast Traveler in which 100 people in 100 countries tell us why their home turf should be your next destination.

02/09/2021

Make sure to source medical masks for any upcoming flights! 😷

Airlines are beginning to ban cloth masks.

01/09/2021

I've been noticing this in recent reviews as well. This is a friendly reminder for all of us to be patient with hotels and restaurants as they reopen. It's been an extremely stressful time for all tourism businesses, with staff shortages being a major issue.

Hospitality staff in areas such as Cornwall and Lake District suffer barrage of complaints from angry and impatient visitors

31/08/2021

"The island's proximity to Houston and its international port status means Indian, Mexican, and Vietnamese flavors feel right at home here, as well as Cajun and Creole influences that stem from Louisiana coastal towns such as New Orleans, albeit with a laidback, beachy vibe."

A history making island community.

30/08/2021

If you're planning a trip to Europe, it's best to be overprepared and flexible! I found this to be true on a recent trip to Italy.

Come prepared, learn as you go.

27/08/2021

I like this approach! What do you think? Would you be open to a group tour that requires vaccination?

G Adventures now restricts many tours to vaccinated travelers. | Frommer's

26/08/2021

A natural wonder 82,000 years in the making.

Discover the incredible geological formations at Devils Postpile National Monument, an easy day trip from Yosemite National Park. Pair your visit with a hike to Rainbow Falls.

25/08/2021

Friends are always asking what products I have handy while wandering a city. Here are the daypack essentials I use and love!

Whether at home or abroad, pack these goodies (many eco-friendly) in your daypack to make the most of your vacation.

24/08/2021

"If the theory [is] true, it shows that complex ritual and social organization actually came before settlement and agriculture."

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23/08/2021

I highly recommend watching this on a bigger screen. Spectacular footage!

Ellis van Jason and Julio Carvajal share a passion: flying cinematic first-person view (FPV) drones. Capturing nature from a different perspective, the craft combines creativity, technical know-how and adrenaline to form the ultimate visual experience.

20/08/2021

A lengthy read but worthwhile to learn the history behind treatments, plus a promising development in the fight against Lyme.

Lyme-carrying ticks are a bigger threat than ever. A promising new antibody treatment looks to stop infection—even after a tick bite.

19/08/2021

Now THIS is a reason to travel. 🍽

Make a reservation at one of these exciting new restaurants that opened in 2021 in Charleston, South Carolina.

18/08/2021

It shouldn't involve so much research to find sustainable hotels, but here we are. For eco-friendly wilderness lodges around the world, check out The Long Run.

Use these five tips to determine whether or not you're about to book a hotel that's actually sustainable or ecofriendly.

17/08/2021

This looks beautiful! 🌊 "The underwater museum will be a living visual and ecological experience, with works of art interacting with nature and evolving over time."

The Museum of Underwater Sculpture in Cyprus (Musan), which cost €1 million ($1.1 million) to bring to life, is made up of 93 sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor, who aims to put the focus on "re-wilding our natural spaces" and "re-reforesting areas of barren habitat."

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Gilded Interiors Exhibition at The Wallace Collection

Compass & Key went behind the scenes on a private tour of the stunning new special exhibition at The Wallace Collection in London, featuring late eighteenth-century #decorativearts objects. This was our first event of London Craft Week and looking forward to more! #gildedinteriors

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