Destination Practicalities

Mar 5, 2025 • 8 min read

Ski in Whistler, gaze out on forested mountains in Squamish, eat at the famous Richmond Night Market and more. These are 10 top day trips from Vancouver.

Mar 5, 2025 • 10 min read

Get to know this very scenic, very special and utterly unique piece of the Indian mosaic.

Mar 4, 2025 • 6 min read

These beguiling places merit inclusion on any itinerary for this fabulous region. Or any itinerary for all of Italy, for that matter.

Mar 4, 2025 • 8 min read

From planning your trip to local etiquette, here are the most important things to know before going to Kyoto.

Mar 4, 2025 • 9 min read

Whatever the season, Cannes is red carpet–ready. Here’s a thorough guide to this glamorous French Riviera city.

Mar 4, 2025 • 6 min read

Like the mythical Sirens tempting sailors, Greece lures travelers to its scintillating shores. Dream up an ideal Greece itinerary to these 10 locales.

Mar 4, 2025 • 5 min read

Whenever you visit Rarotonga and the Cook Islands, you'll find fascinating landscapes and culture at every turn. Here are the best times to visit.

Mar 4, 2025 • 9 min read

Sri Lanka is the perfect Indian Ocean getaway, and your cell phone is a handy tool for exploring. Here's what you need to know about getting connected.

Mar 4, 2025 • 9 min read

With its magnificent monuments and lively markets, Sicily’s capital is one of those places that really gets under your skin. Here’s what you need to know.

Mar 4, 2025 • 10 min read

In Botswana's Okavango Delta, enjoy its beauty, a safari and you can even take to the water in a mokoro.

Mar 4, 2025 • 12 min read

With stunning beaches, top-notch art museums and unmatched cuisine, Spain regularly steals hearts. Add these top 14 places to your shortlist for 2025 travel.

Mar 4, 2025 • 6 min read

Featuring museums, green spaces and fabulous food, our three-day itinerary will show you the best of the Croatian capital.

Mar 3, 2025 • 10 min read

Enjoy all the luxuries of a 5-star hotel without breaking the bank: 10 top hotels in the U.S. you can book with points.

Mar 3, 2025 • 9 min read

Save big while you stay at some of the world's most incredible hotels: how to use your points & miles for luxe getaways.

Mar 3, 2025 • 11 min read

An expert guide to leveraging rewards programs to stay at the world's most fabulous hotels for pennies on the dollar.

Mar 3, 2025 • 13 min read

Celebration takes myriad forms as you travel across the globe, from Brazil's Carnaval to the Edinburgh Fringe. Here are the top festivals in the world.

Mar 3, 2025 • 6 min read

Nyepi, Balinese new year, is marked by a day of silence – and preceded and proceeded by exuberant celebrations. Here’s everything visitors need to know.

Mar 1, 2025 • 7 min read

Hang on, you want to leave Dubrovnik? We recommend you try these amazing day trips around the region.

Feb 28, 2025 • 7 min read

Venture across Kyoto's distinctive neighborhoods and unwind the tales of this storied city, from kimono-clad dancers in Gion to the shrine in Fushimi.

Feb 28, 2025 • 7 min read

Traveling to Québec City? Here's what every traveler needs to know about the weather, parking, language issues, festival days and more.

Feb 27, 2025 • 6 min read

From world-class shopping and restaurants to witnessing the city’s incredible transformation, experience all Medellín has to offer in these neighborhoods.

Feb 27, 2025 • 8 min read

From mystic mountains to mighty megacities, Japan is awash with iconic travel experiences. Here's what you need to know about visa requirements.