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Spring arrives in March, but depending on where you are, it can still feel like winter — or an early summer. Whether you’re looking for a warm-weather escape from chilly temperatures at home or a late-season ski trip, we’ve got you covered. From sunny Caribbean islands to snowy ski resorts, we’ve rounded up 15 of the best places to travel in March in the U.S. and around the world so you can start planning your next getaway. Carlsbad, California Adrian Rudd/Travel + Leisure Thousands of visitors will head for this city by the Pacific as the Carlsbad Flower Fields open…
With 63 national parks to choose from across America, a new analysis of reviews by Travel Lens reveals the top 25 most beautiful national parks in the country.This online travel publication analyzed thousands of Google reviews posted since the beginning of 2023 to find out which national parks are the most beautiful. The Travel Lens team looked at the total number of reviews and the number of reviews that included the words “beautiful,” “stunning,” “breathtaking,” and “gorgeous.”Crater Lake National Park in Oregon is considered America’s most beautiful park, with 45.26% of reviews praising its natural beauty.”The lake is so blue,…
See the Northern Lights on a solo trip to Swedish Lapland.Getty If travel lights you up and makes you happy, make room for more adventures in 2024. Even if you have to go it alone. Solo travel isn’t just a fad. It opens your eyes to the world and allows you to travel deeper while deepening your introspection and self-awareness. Traveling from point A to point B on your own not only challenges you outside of your comfort zone, but also lets you decide when and where to go. Whether you want to sleep in until midday, wake up early…
A view of the skyline of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 30, 2023. Photo by Reuters Data showed Malaysia received 26.1 million foreign tourists between January and November, making it Southeast Asia’s most popular travel destination this year. According to data collected from tourism ministries of regional countries, Thailand came in second with 24.6 million tourists during the same period, followed by Singapore with 12.4 million and Vietnam with 11.2 million.Other Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia, the Philippines and Cambodia, have recorded foreign tourist numbers below 10 million at different times.As of late November, the Philippines had received just 4.6…
Why will it matter in 2024? In 2022, the UK marine ecology charity Reef-World Foundation found that 95% of divers want to book sustainable operators but struggle to do so. In response, the Professional Diving Instructors Association (Padi), in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme and Reef-World itself, launched Eco Centre Certification for World Earth Day 2023 (April 22nd). The steps required to achieve this green status are very rigorous, including sharing evidence of conservation activities and actually reducing your environmental footprint, so Padi is advising operators to take at least 12 months to meet the criteria, leading up…
All properties featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission.There are many factors to consider when planning a vacation, from finding cheap destinations and destination safety to hotel options. But whether you like it or not, there’s one thing that influences your travel decisions more than anything else. It’s money. Resort fees, airline tickets, and life-changing meals add up quickly. So, at the end of the day, we want to prioritize where we have the most purchasing power.We did a little research to find…
Are you planning on taking your little ones on a holiday of a lifetime to Asia but have no idea what the top family-friendly holiday destinations are? If so, this article is for you! Anyone planning to travel the world with kids will know that picking a family-friendly destination requires plenty of research. Finding somewhere affordable, suitable for families with kids of different ages, and safe can be somewhat of a challenge. Asia is the world’s largest continent, so you can rest easy that you’ll have a tremendous amount of choice when it comes to vacationing here. We’ve rounded up…
When people think of Thailand, they often think of relaxing on pristine beaches with a refreshing cold drink in hand. Thailand is certainly blessed in terms of pastimes of the sandy beach persuasion, but this country of more than 513 square kilometers (198 square miles) also boasts virgin forests, picturesque mountains, vibrant nightlife, and raucous There are new markets and, of course, cities with their own charms. history and culture. Contrary to what many believe, Thailand is a multifaceted destination that attracts everyone from hedonistic gourmets to enlightenment-seeking ascetics (and everyone in between) . Fly and flop enthusiasts will of…
Americans planning a visit to Europe in 2024 don’t have to worry about applying to the European Union’s new travel authorization system just yet.For almost a decade, European Union officials have been working on a visa-like system called the European Travel Information and Permit System. This is aimed at travelers from “visa-free” countries like the United States, which also has a similar system.After several years of delays, ETIAS was expected to be operational in 2024, but has now been pushed back to mid-2025 because the entry-exit database is not ready.RecommendationThe system has not yet processed the application, so American travelers…
By comparison, airlines in Europe, North America and the Middle East are all expected to achieve profit margins of 3.3% or more next year. Countries in Latin America and Africa are expected to suffer losses.A key piece of the puzzle for many Asian airlines is whether Chinese tourists feel they have enough money to travel abroad. International travel demand to and from mainland China remains 40% below 2019 levels, with knock-on effects across the region’s tourist attractions.Book early or late to find your duck: How to get the best flight deals in 2024Asia-Pacific will also have to deal with the…