Google Revealed the 100 Most Popular Items of 2024 — and These Are the 10 I’m Gifting as a Travel Writer

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Score the best travel-friendly gifts from Everlane, Yeti, and more. It certainly doesnt hurt that theyre easy to dress up or down depending on the occasion. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Francesca Fasciglione Theyre ultra-grippy, weigh less than 2 pounds, and will be an asset for hiking through the seasons. It even features a convenient laptop pocket and it makes for a stylish gym bag in between vacations....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Maria Glover

Google's AI Tool Can Now Help You Plan Your Next Vacation — Here's How

Gabby Jones/Getty Images It will soon be easier to plan your next vacation from start to finish with artificial intelligence.Googles Bard AI service recently rolled out several new features that will benefit travelers both in booking their trip and along the journey itself. (Bard is a conversational artificial intelligence service, similar to ChatGPT, but the integration into a users data helps turn it into a personal concierge. )Google announced that the Bard service can now be integrated with different Google products such as Gmail, Google Flights, and Google Maps for seamless integration when communicating with the AI service....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 291 words · Sarah Harrington

Great All-inclusive Cruises to Book for Your Next Vacation

Then the nickel-and-diming begins. Add it to your tab. Take a Pilates class? Credit: Courtesy of Crystal Cruises Indulge at one of the specialty restaurants? Theres a charge for that, too. The extras quickly add up, often sinking hearts when the bill arrives at the vacations end. Courtesy of Regent Seven Seas Cruises But there are cruises that thankfully buck this trend, with minimal to no out-of-pocket expenses. Is an All-inclusive Cruise Worth the Money?...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Mary Lopez

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May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 5 words · Amy Ortiz

Greece's Most Underrated Site Is a 2,500-year-old Monument Most Tourists Don't See — but This Cruise Line Takes You There

Abercrombie & Kent’s Adriatic Voyage takes passengers through the heart of the Corinth Canal. But one hidden gem remains largely overlooked by most travelers: the Corinth Canal. The canal’s construction initially began under Roman Emperor Nero in 67 C.E. Aerial view of a boat while passing through the Corinth Canal in Greece.Credit:Jacqueline Deely/Courtesy of Abercrombie & Kent but wasn’t completed until 1893, after Greece gained independence from the Ottoman Empire....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Caleb Schultz

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States Cities Countries Green travel, ultimately, is moral travel. Every person on earth has a vested interest in the continued safety and stability of the environment.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 26 words · Dean Torres

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Gregory Robinson is a writer and editor who lives in London, UK. Gregory has nearly a decade of experience producing print and digital content for publications. Highlights: Experience Gregory is a writer and editor who lives in London, UK. A Goldsmiths, University of London graduate, Gregory has nearly 10 years of experience as a journalist. Most recently, Gregory was a lifestyle reporter with a focus on Travel, Culture, and Relationships verticals....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Kristen Richardson

Grenada Is One of My Favorite Caribbean Islands — and It Just Got an Incredible New Resort

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Waking up to the picturesque Grenadian sunrise every morning helped me usher in the day with ease and gratitude. Credit:John Athimaritis/Courtesy of Six Senses La Sagesse At the signature restaurant SeaFire, dishes like conch ceviche and spiny lobster are designed to be shared. Looking for a sweet treat? Scoop Cafe offers only-in-Grenada ice cream flavors like nutmeg alongside freshly baked banana bread and iced cold brew coffee....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 289 words · Maria Martin

Grenada's Underwater Sculpture Garden Is More Than a Photo-op — It Tells the Nation's Story

The newest additions to Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park pay tribute to Grenada’s history. Her hair, although also made of stone, seems to dance and truly takes my breath away. (Well … it would if I wasnt scuba diving.) Unstill Life by sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor at the Molinière Underwater Sculpture Park in Grenada.Credit:Courtesy of Grenada Tourism Authority The park also guides snorkelers and divers away from existing fragile reefs and thus earned a Marine Protected classification....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 242 words · Anthony Knight

Ground Transportation

However you overland, traveling on the ground will get you places no plane or boat can.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 16 words · Joseph Fields

Group Tours Are Making a Comeback — Here's How to Find Ones That Are Actually Fun

These days, small-group tours organized around shared interests are attracting an enthusiastic crowd. Theres always a bit of nerves, says the Oceanside, Californiabased marketing manager. Guerra had signed up for a small-group glamping adventure in Moab, Utah, organized byCherish Tours. Mark Thornton Safaris takes select groups on foot through the Serengeti.Credit:Courtesy of Mark Thornton Safaris Other operators are seeing a similar surge in interest. Inquiries for small-group tours is now up 35 percent compared to 2019, he adds....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Jose Gonzalez

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May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 5 words · Aaron Smith

Guerneville Is Considered the Fire Island of Northern California Wine Country

Here’s how Guerneville became the queerest part of Northern California wine country. A far cry from splashier Sonoma towns, Guerneville is a place that has clung to its bohemian spirit. Its popularity ignited a wave of gay businesses and overnight stays. Credit:Mariah Harkey Like Frederick, Crista Luedtke was another early Guerneville adopter. Healdsburg was like Aspen, priced out of the game, and a little too yuppy. Guerneville was always on my mind....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Morgan Brown