This Cutting-edge Expedition Ship Takes Travelers to Antarctica in Cool Scandinavian Style

Here’s a closer look at what it’s like on board. Courtesy of Viking Cruises To be honest, Antarctica was never on my must-visit list. Trudging through knee-deep snow to spot seals or enduring biting winds while hoping to see a humpback? Viking Polaris in Antarctica.Credit:Courtesy of Viking Cruises I figured that was somebody elses ideal adventure, not mine. How wrong I was. Thats thanks in large part toPolaris, which was launched in 2022....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Angelica Cunningham

This Delaware Hotel Is in One of the Mid-Atlantic's Coolest Cities — Here's What It's Like to Stay

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. The 24-room Quoin makes a first-rate case for spending a long weekend in the First State. Credit:Kirk Robert Chambers/Courtesy of The Quoin ), occupies a prime spot on a prime street in an often-overlooked mid-Atlantic city. From check-in to check-out, the hotels staff felt as excited about the hotel as we were. Things have definitely changed in Wilmington, he said....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 172 words · Bradley Sutton

This Dentist-approved Portable Water Flosser Is ‘Great for Travel’ and Only $35 at Amazon

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Shoppers even swear they will not travel without it. Travel + Leisure / Reese Herrington Oral care never wanes in importance, even when youre on vacation. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Reese Herrington Once you travel with this portable cleaner youll never want to be without it again. At the time of publishing, the price started at $35. Shop More T+L-Approved Picks Amazon...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Trevor Buckley

This Design-Centric, 5-Star Swiss Resort Is a Haven for Wellness Seekers and Aficionados — Here’s What a Stay Is Like

Set in the alpine hamlet of Vals, 7132’s thermal baths are a standalone architectural marvel. When our pilot, Dani, maneuvers us for landing, Im simultaneously relieved and disappointed. Everyone brings something, and we just do a little cooking jam. Credit:Julien Balmer/Courtesy of 7132 Hotel Thats where the idea started to do this with the guests. Considering a stay of your own at 7132 Hotel? Heres the full review from my recent visit....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 320 words · David Larsen

This Design-forward Resort Town in Japan Is the Perfect Mountain Retreat — and It's Not Far From Tokyo

My mother and I visited Karuizawa to reconnect with our family history. We were surrounded by forest, gentle drifts of snow, and a rare and delicious quiet. Hovering over the landscape was stately Mount Asama, its summit tipped with white. From left: Shigeru Ban’s Shishi-Iwa House No. 1; the shared lounge at the Ban-designed Shishi-Iwa House No. 2.Credit:Max Houtzager I had heard about Karuizawa for what felt like the entirety of my childhood....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Kenneth Blake

This Destination Is One of Colorado's Best-kept Secrets and Has the World's Second Largest Concentration of Natural Arches

This Colorado canyon is lined with red rock arches and getting there is half the adventure. These arches, which makeup the worlds second largest concentration of arches, are unknown to most. The Rattlesnake Canyon Arches are one of Colorados best-kept secrets for a reason. Credit:Cavan Images/Getty Images From the upper trailhead, hikers pass a series of eight arches early in the6-mile round-tripjourney. Trickling water later enlarged the holes, leaving todays magnificent parade of arches....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Scott Miller

This Destination Is the Surprising Backdrop to Your Favorite TV and Movies

Brimming with life, this versatile city has a shape-shifting ability that works well for film crews. InDoctor Who, Cardiff’s famous Queen Street doubles as London and has been the target of rival aliens. The National Museum is a frequent set, too, often filling in as The British Museum. Credit:Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure Cardiff Castle has also set the scene in episodes where the Doctor has to travel back in time....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Margaret Harmon

This Destination Was Just Named the Most 'Otherworldly' Magical Place on the Planet for Its Bright Blue Thermal Hot Springs

The Turkish destination has gorgeous baby blue hot springs. PixHound/Getty Images The best destinations are those that totally transport you. Each destination was then given a normalized score out of 10 after each factor was averaged. Credit:PixHound/Getty Images See the full results and where else made its fairytale lists atslingo.com.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 50 words · Melissa Reid

This Destination Was Just Named the No. 1 Place for Solitude — and It Has Stunning Mountain Ranges and Desert Landscapes

Mongolia was just named the top global destination to find solitude. The team then gave each destination a score of 1 to 100 to reveal its top picks. “Australia leads this change, topping the index at 73.8 out of 100. A horse rider in the sand dunes of the Zavkhan province of Mongolia.Credit:Tuul & Bruno Morandi/Getty Images Still, a trip to Mongolia, where no one can bother me, sure does sound perfect....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Scott Merritt

This Destination Was Named an Up-and-coming Retirement Spot for Affordability—and It 'Feels Like Paradise'

“This idyllic scenery evokes memories of small-town America from 50 years ago. The region is home to several welcoming small towns and the small cities of Las Tablas and Chitre. “Life in the Azuero feels like paradise,” International Living says. El Rompio beach on the Azuero Peninsula in Panama.Credit:MarcPo/Getty Images However, Panama isn’t the only place International Living highlighted. See all the reasons why atinternationalliving.com.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 65 words · Melissa Alvarez DVM

This Digital Nomad's Mishap Is a Major Lesson to Everyone—Here's How You Can Avoid It

This digital nomad’s very public food poisoning incident is a lesson to us all. Xavier Lorenzo/Getty Images It’s simple statistics, really. The more you travel, the more likely you are to fall victim to food poisoning one day. A young woman suffering with stomach pain in bed.Credit:Xavier Lorenzo/Getty Images Thought I was built different. Then, three days ago, the universe humbled me," the user wrote. “Thought I just needed to sneak out a cheeky fart....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 240 words · Jason Ramirez

This Discount European Airline Just Unveiled an Unlimited Flight Pass — Here Are the Details

The airline will only offer 10,000 passes total. Travelers can begin using their flight pass for flights after September 25, 2024. While the program has the subscription fee, the flights are technically not free. Credit:Westend61/GETTY IMAGES For example, Frontier Airlines offers theGo Wild! pass which provides unlimited flights on the airlines online grid for a subscription fee.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 57 words · Michael Hampton

This Disney Park Is One of the Most Beautiful in the World — How to Visit

Heres our magical guide to visiting Disneyland Paris. (Hint: cheaper days mean lower crowd levels.) For 2024, the cheapest one-park, one-day ticket currently ranges from $73 to $148. Credit:Elizabeth Rhodes/Travel + Leisure Bronze is 289 euros and allows holders to visit 170 days a year. Silver pass holders can also enjoy 10 percent discounts at shops and restaurants. you’re free to buy the Ultimate pass the day of or in advance....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 245 words · Wayne Barr