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But as borders reopen, interest in the 49th state is showing no signs of slowing down.
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That’s an 18% jump from 2019, the previous record year.
On dry land, Alaska is set to see myriad new offerings and events.
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Private charter flights byTradewind Aviationhave also resumed service to the island.
And the just-openedAurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Clubhas a fleet of jets to ferry guests from key U.S. cities.
New Restaurant Uchu atBelmond Cap Julucais taking inspiration from Belmond’s collection of properties in Peru.
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Viking Expeditions will be in Antarctica for the first time in 2022 with new, twin 378-passenger expedition ships.
Quark Expeditions' long-awaited 199-passenger Ultramarine delivers exciting heli-hiking adventures via two eight-seat twin-engine helicopters.
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Hit a craps table in between icy exploration on the luxurious new all-suite 200-passenger Crystal Endeavor.
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For more rest and relaxation, journey to the outer islands of the Bahamas.
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Beyond the beach, don’t forget to indulge in some local food and culture.
Keep an eye out for the famous sound and dance of the junkanoo.
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Nowhere is that more evident than the pedestrian-friendly South Coast, which is teeming with new resorts and restaurants.
It joins other luxurious South Coast hotels, includingSandalsandSea Breeze Beach House.
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Major airlines are also recognizing the destination’s potential with nonstop flights and convenient connections from most U.S. cities.
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Surrounded by 22 wine regions, Budapest is a city for oenophiles.
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But Moskito isn’t the only shiny new reason to visit BVI.
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Other 2022 openings include theGuardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewindindoor coaster at Epcot, slated for summer.
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Stay at theMandarin Oriental DohaorBanyan Tree Doha.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
The Auld Reekie is buzzing with new energy.
New in whisky is the September christening ofJohnnie Walker Princes Street.
And promising to shake up the scotch scene in the capital city isLeith Distillery, opening in the summer.
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Colored Troop division of the army all offer points of education and reflection.
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Those with timid sea legs should check into the locally owned and runMontemarin the highlands of Santa Cruz Island.
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Nearby,Fleur Noire Hoteljust opened its adults-only casitas and bungalows, with a speakeasy Champagne bar to follow.
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Enjoy a silent safari, thanks to e-cruisers or an e-bike safari provided by the property.
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See wildlife from above with a hot air balloon safari fromShumba CamporBusanga Bush Camp.
Other accommodation offerings in the park include riverfrontIla Safari LodgeandMukambi Safari Lodge.
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Kaunas, Lithuania
Kaunas, Lithuania has a lofty New Year’s resolution.
This lively city is also a main stop on the recently unveiled 1,330-mile Forest Trail across the Baltics.
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Inland, the country’s most active volcano, Mt.
Aso, feeds the island’s myriadnatural hot springs many of which offer sea views.
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The observatory program will center around the history of Pacific voyaging, native traditions, and astronomy.
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The city’s pro sports teams also now plural are drawing in fans.
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Not that there’s anything wrong with splashing out on dinner and a show after the past two years.
Some things, thankfully, never change.
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Louisville, Kentucky
Your cowboy boots were made for walking the streets of Louisville.
In October, theUrban Bourbon Trailwelcomed the first and only African Americanowned distillery in the state,Brough Brothers.
There, attendees will be able to enjoy the race with an all-new trackside lounge experience.
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But all of this and more has been closed to the world for much of the pandemic.
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Maldives
The Maldives' 1,000+ islands sit in the Indian Ocean like a string of turquoise pearls.
The ever-innovativeSoneva Fushihas a new experience that includes zip-lining to a six-course meal 30 feet about the sand.
Along with Soneva Jani, they’ve debutedSoneva Soul, a new spa complex melding ancient and modern techniques.
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Newport, Rhode Island
Newport is considered one of the sailing capitals of the world.
In May, the coastal town is welcoming a Sailing Museum that is sure to solidify that title.
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Panama offers plenty of luxury, too.
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Later, party the night away in Phuket Old Town with inventive cocktails atClub No.
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On Pico, grapes are planted on volcanic terroir that are then protected from Atlantic winds with rock walls.
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Santa Ynez Valley, California
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At the same time, Savannah’s other major waterfront destination has also come into its own.
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Then, just minutes away from all of that is some of the most stunning outdoor recreation out there.
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Adding to the city’s luster is the newly openedLotte Hotel Seattle.
Plus, its buzzy new culinary showpiece will debut in the months to come.
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Singapore
Singapore reopened to vaccinated American travelers in October 2021 with the introduction of the country’sVaccinated Travel Lane.
Even in the early stages of reopening to foreign travelers, the city-state is already unveiling new culinary ventures.
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Where to stay with so many options?
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The Alpine ski town has long been considered the birthplace of winter vacationing.
It wasn’t long until others learned about this hidden winter oasis.
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OceanfrontRancho Pescadero’s multimillion-dollar transformation will be complete in the spring.
Bookings for its oceanfront villas and penthouse rooms some with private rooftops and plunge pools open in January.
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Now visitors can also enjoy gourmet Mexican fare at theEl Chile Gordorestaurant and boho-chic lodgings at the newCasa Mate.
In Espita, a charming colonial town near Valladolid, is theCasona los Cedros hotelwhich opened in summer 2021.
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And it’s a realistic trip, too, so long as you have the budget for it.
The price for a quick jaunt to space?A few hundred thousand dollars.
But hey, at least there’s a bar on board.
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