They inspire us and teach us about the world: Meet our 2024 Travelers of the Year

From a family tracing their African heritage to a music superstar honoring her Tennessee roots, our nine Travelers of the Year motivate us to explore the world at its finest—and once we’re on the road, they help make our trips more rewarding. These are the adventurers, trailblazers, and visionaries who’ve mastered the art of traveling … Read more

Find serenity in 2024 at these new wellness retreats

For travelers, wellness isn’t just about a hotel spa massage anymore—though, let’s be honest, a great rubdown still feels like a mini-vacation. These days, it’s about embracing healthy routines, savoring local flavors, and unwinding (or getting the heart racing on a hike) in beautiful new surroundings. U.S. & Canada QC NY Spa, Governors Island, New … Read more

Frequent Travelers Reveal Their Best Travel Hacks—and Some Are Downright Genius

Summer travel season is almost here, and if you’re planning a trip, you might be looking for some smart tips to make your journey easier. Luckily, a trending Reddit thread has gone viral where seasoned travelers are sharing their best travel hacks—little tricks they wish they’d known sooner. These tips cover everything from saving time … Read more

The Best Time to Ask for a Flight Upgrade, According to Aviation Experts

Walking past those spacious, plush lie-flat business-class seats on your way to economy can stir up some serious envy. But before you squeeze into that cramped economy seat, sandwiched between other passengers, know there’s a smarter way—upgrading to a better fare class. And yes, you can do it without breaking the bank. “It’s almost impossible … Read more

Tower of London

The Tower of London has been many things over its nearly thousand-year history—a fortress, a palace, a prison, even a place of execution—standing tall on the banks of the River Thames in the heart of Great Britain. Back in the 1080s, William the Conqueror started building the White Tower as the centerpiece of his London stronghold, not long after he … Read more

Here’s how World Heritage status helps destinations around the world

UNESCO recently added several new sites of “outstanding universal value” to its prestigious World Heritage List. Among the 34 new additions (37, if you count previously recognized sites with significant boundary changes) are the Trans-Iranian Railway, Europe’s grand spa towns, a historic French lighthouse, 14th-century Italian frescoes, adobe mosques in Côte d’Ivoire, an ancient solar … Read more

These World Heritage sites will spark kids’ imaginations

Towering volcanic rock formations that look like “fairy chimneys.” A prehistoric world once ruled by dinosaurs. An underground labyrinth where gladiators and wild beasts once clashed. These are just a few of the incredible places around the world honored with World Heritage status by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). And they … Read more