Just a few years ago, travelers on vacation went to see the capitals of the world, eat at famous restaurants and bought mementoes of their trips. Now, with the emergence of millennial travelers accounting for about 76 million of these tourists, those priorities have changed. The latest research strongly suggests that younger travelers are more interested in the unique experiences and remote destinations such as flying privately to unusual out of the way places. Here are a five places millennials are traveling to this year:... Read More
Chances are you’re already pretty familiar with the Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival happening March 31-April 3. But this year the annual event is taking things to new levels with the introduction of their exclusive soirée aboard a private jet. Taking off from Los Angeles on March 31, passengers will get to join chefs Michael Voltaggio (ink.), Tim Hollingsworth (Otium, Barrel and Ashes)...... Read More
With Elewana Collection’s seven-night SkySafari package, luxury isn’t just posh lodges and high-end service; the team makes it possible to fully relax, let go, and forget any to-do lists thanks to an eight-day trip across three national parks: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. The journey begins upon your arrival at the Arusha airport, when a chauffeur from the lodge picks you up, and remains by your side until the very last wave goodbye at the airstrip within the Serengeti.... Read More
Wroclaw, Poland’s fourth largest city, is hosting a full slate of events this year connected to its designation as European Cultural Capital 2016. Located in the southwestern part of the country, the “Venice of Poland” is roughly a three-hour drive from Berlin, Prague, Dresden and Krakow.... Read More
So you’re heading to Art Basel in Hong Kong this weekend. Your wardrobe is picked out, you’ve mapped out your must-see galleries and chosen which parties to attend over the three days—but have you considered what to do during down times? With a city as big and exciting as Hong Kong, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when trying to navigate your way through it. Instead of relying on typical guidebooks, we put together a list of seven off-the-tourist-path attractions, restaurants and activities to experience while in the Pearl of the Orient.... Read More
There’s nothing that a little sunshine, warm water and ocean breezes can’t cure (in our opinion). And if the British Virgin Islands are on your travel list, Hallas Travels has a new way to warm up your post-winter bones. The tour operator’s Island Hopping Experience is a seven-day getaway loaded with five-course dinners, helicopter excursions and your own private yacht and staff for the week. ... Read More
Iceland’s landscapes are some of the most beautiful in the world with active volcanoes, glacier-cut fjords, and black sand beaches that will leave you with selfies and memories that will last a lifetime. Travelers have been visiting the European country for decades and immersing themselves in its natural wonders. As they’ll tell you, the best way to get to know Iceland is to spend time outdoors on active adventures. If you’re looking for ways to get the best out of your vacation, here are five of the country’s must-do, al fresco experiences:... Read More
There’s never been a better time to visit San Sebastian, the vibrant Atlantic-side enclave in the heart of Spain’s Basque country. Its designation as European Capital of Culture 2016 brings a full schedule of events throughout the year, adding considerable excitement to what is already one of the top culinary and beach cities in the world.... Read More
If there was ever a river cruise that was calling my name, European Waterways’ Whisky Trail excursion would be it. Taking place along Caledonian Canal aboard the Scottish Highlander, the six-night trip will make stops at three historic distilleries in Scotland.... Read More
Now that you’ve watched all the Oscar-nominated films, it’s time to live them firsthand—well, their destinations at least. This year’s selections had a strong focus on locations and landscapes, especially Best Picture winner The Revenant which was filmed over nine months in extreme weather conditions. ... Read More
Costa Rica should never be billed as a “quick weekend getaway” hotspot, an easily-navigable locale, or budget-friendly travel option. Rather, it should be thought of as a place where wanderlusters can take their time to explore without being bound to time, location or an inflexible wallet. ... Read More
Every year, travel sites all over release a list of the world’s best beaches. As we took a look at these selections and compared them with our own, we noticed that many of the same sandy locales show up time and again. In an effort to truly identify the best of the best, we looked at travel authorities from TripAdvisor to Condé Nast Traveler, on top of an array of other publications, to determine the clear cut winners who were consistently mentioned. ... Read More
Walk around Detroit on a sunny day and you’ll see hipster cafés, tattoo parlors, Art Déco towers, Neo-Gothic churches, Industrial skylines, deserted Victorian mansions and glistening in the sun, the majestic river that rushes through the city. The place once known as America’s ghost town is pulsating with culture and ideas, and tourists are gathering to rediscover the city’s history and the new trendy spots that have established it as the ‘new Brooklyn.’ ... Read More
Cunard is offering a stellar lineup of fashion events on a week-long cruise aboard the iconic Queen Mary 2, which will depart from Southampton, England. The ship will arrive in New York on September 8, just in time for Fashion Week.... Read More
