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RECORDER NEWSPAPERS: In an overcrowded world, true luxury can only be found in nature. (25 September 2024)
The Insider’s Guide to Bavarian Christmas Markets
GO LAST MINUTE: If you’ve always dreamed of walking in a winter wonderland, then the Christmas Markets in Bavaria are your dream come true. (6 December 2023)
RECORDER NEWSPAPERS: When it comes to traveling in France, Paris seems to get all the attention. (24 May 2023)
GO LAST MINUTE: When it comes to travel trends, the times-they-are-a-changing — aren’t they always? — so why not embrace the latest and greatest in what the great wide world has to offer this year? (25 April 2023)
RECORDER NEWSPAPERS: Travel like a pro this spring by booking a last-minute trip in May. (25 April 2024)
GO LAST MINUTE: Forget health goals and self-improvement. (11 January 2024)
RECORDER NEWSPAPERS: Ever fantasize about walking in a winter wonderland? (14 December 2022)
RECORDER NEWSPAPERS: While there’s always been much ado about Lapland in Sweden, less is known about the nation’s gorgeous countryside beneath the Arctic Circle. (25 May 2022)
9 DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM NYC AIRPORTS FOR 2023, STARTING UNDER $200
MATADOR NETWORK: New York City may not be the center of the world, despite what many of its residents may think. (30 April 2022)
GO LAST MINUTE: Christmas Markets throughout Europe have long topped travelers’ bucket lists — and for good reason. (23 November 2022)
HOTELS ABOVE PAR: Pride Month is officially upon us, and there are more destinations to celebrate than New York or Los Angeles — though the parties on both coasts are, of course, quite spectacular. (6 June 2023)
HOTELS ABOVE PAR: Is the language of love truly universal? (17 July 2023)
GO LAST MINUTE: Summer is almost upon us, and there’s no better time to begin planning your trips than now when flight deals and hotel stays abound. (15 June 2023)
HOTELS ABOVE PAR: Laughter is a universal language, the easiest way to communicate without speaking a word — that, and a smile, of course. (11 May 2023)
ELITE DAILY: It’s practically a rite of passage to plan a trip after you graduate. (17 January 2023)
GO LAST MINUTE: Spring has sprung, and it’s not too late to book last-minute trips to paradise. (21 April 2023)
GO LAST MINUTE: Forget health goals and self-improvement. (16 December 2022)
THE TOP 7 WINTER TRIPS TO BOOK NOW
GO LAST MINUTE: Why is it that summer vacations get all the attention, all the hype? (3 November 2022)
GO LAST MINUTE: It may be the dog days of summer, but the spooky season is just creeping right around the corner. (13 August 2022)
The Ultimate Guide to Summertime in Stockholm
GO LAST MINUTE: While Copenhagen seems to get all of the credit lately for being the cosmopolitan capital of Scandinavia, nearby Stockholm is severely underrated. (14 June 2022)
If It ain't Dutch, it ain't much: Why Holland should be your next Euro trip
RECORDER NEWSPAPERS: You don’t know what you got until it’s gone. (11 November 2021)
10 UNIQUE WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS AROUND THE WORLD
GO LAST MINUTE: As a travel writer, I’ve visited more than 70 countries, and have had countless wildlife experiences venturing into the wild (25 October 2022)
GO LAST MINUTE: The best way to learn more about a destination is to learn more about its cultural output, and there is no greater cultural experience than a visit to a fine art fair. (25 May 2022)
GO LAST MINUTE: Summer is officially here, and we’re about to experience one of the best long weekends for a getaway: Fourth of July. (22 June 2022)
Missing the Alps? We’ve Found 8 U.S. Ski Resorts for You
GO LAST MINUTE: As we begin 2022, the continuing spread of the coronavirus pandemic has thwarted international travel plans, once again – rendering an annual pilgrimage to the highest peaks and chicest chalets on the Continent far more difficult this year. (20 January 2020)
GO LAST MINUTE: Summer is almost upon us, and there’s no better time to begin planning your trips than now, when flight deals and hotel stays abound. (18 May 2022)
HOTELS ABOVE PAR: New Zealand reopens for international travel on May 1st, and there’s no better time to visit. (30 April 2022)
GO LAST MINUTE: Few vacations inspire more excitement and anticipation than a safari. (27 April 2022)
SPRING FLING: 6 LAST-MINUTE TRIPS TO TAKE BEFORE THE SUMMER CROWDS
GO LAST MINUTE: Spring has officially sprung, and it’s not too late for travelers to book last-minute trips to paradise. (21 April 2022)
GO LAST MINUTE: It’s 2022, and travel that has been impossible or near-impossible since the onset of the pandemic in 2020 has finally become available once more for travelers. (23 March 2022)
GO LAST MINUTE: Interested in hitting the slopes of Colorado or sunbathing in the Virgin Islands? (23 February 2022)
GO LAST MINUTE: Always wanted to observe zebras on the grasslands of East Africa or sail the Rio Negro to the heart of the Amazon Rainforest? (18 March 2022)
GO LAST MINUTE: If you love to fish, golf, and shoot—preferably all at the same place—then the Scottish Highlands should be your next trip. (28 January 2022)
GO LAST MINUTE: After enduring the second year in a row in which international travel remained frustratingly complicated or out-of-reach, we all deserve to reach for the stars. (12 January 2022)
GO LAST MINUTE: New year, new travel plans? (21 December 2021)
GO LAST MINUTE: The Netherlands is once again open to vaccinated travelers from the US, and there’s no better time to visit than now. (22 October 2021)
THE TOP 6 REVENGE TRAVEL DESTINATIONS, FROM THE ARCTIC CIRCLE TO THE MAASAI MARA
GO LAST MINUTE: Since the onslaught of a global pandemic mandated a year (and counting) of isolation, the concept of “revenge travel” is currently trending. (12 November 2021)
Can Americans Travel To Europe?
GO LAST MINUTE: Confused about the EU’s travel restrictions? (9 September 2021)
FORBES: I was at a farm in St. Moritz, in Switzerland's beautiful Engadin Valley, standing on one foot and trying desperately not to lose my balance or be distracted by the goat below me, nibbling on my shoelaces. (5 January 2020)
THE 8 BEST ISLANDS IN THE WORLD FOR SCUBA DIVING
GO LAST MINUTE: Are you for scuba? (28 October 2021)
GO LAST MINUTE The spooky season may be underway, but there’s no reason why you can’t reserve the perfect autumnal vacation before the end of the season. (24 September 2021)
FORBES: Find out why this Royal City by the sea is the best-kept secret in Europe, and why it should top your travel list for 2020. (20 February 2020)
GO LAST MINUTE: In the wake of enforced lockdowns, it should be no surprise that so-called “revenge travel” has become a trend in 2021. (31 August 2021)
FORBES: Between the grand bazaars, exotic cats, and endlessly beautiful mosques, here is your ultimate guide to a weekend in Istanbul. (29 February 2020)
FORBES: The holiday season is officially upon us, and with it, a collective yearning to visit the wintry wonderland known as Lapland—a longing most certainly heightened by the imminent release of Frozen 2. (20 November 2019)
FORBES: Giulio Benuzzi is a truffle hunting legend and pioneer, as he founded his now-iconic Truffle Experience just over twenty years ago, in Tuscany in 1999. (31 July 2020)
NGOs & Namastes: An Interview With The Founder Of Souljourn Yoga
FORBES: Jordan Ashley, the founder of Souljourn Yoga, first came up with the idea for her company at the age of 25, while feeling frustrated in a yoga class in New York City. (31 May 2020)
FORBES: Jody Diamond never believed she would have a career in luxury tourism. (31 May 2020)
FORBES: Rather than binge another Netflix series, why not spend a lazy afternoon in the wilds of South Africa or the glamour of the French Riviera? Though our options may be limited these days, this (literary) choice is yours. (28 May 2020)
FORBES: Aspiring Martha Stewarts can bake bread from scratch, and the patient among us can while away our afternoons lost in a puzzle. (22 May 2020)
FORBES: Spice up your life (or at least your next meal) with our list of international recipes selected by ten professional globetrotters. (29 April 2020)
FORBES: The highly-coveted travel brand is a purveyor of devastatingly chic (yet resiliently durable) travel trunks and suitcases that will make you feel like your vacation has already begun—even if you haven’t even started packing yet. (14 April 2020)
FORBES: If social distancing at home has left you feeling claustrophobic in your surroundings, we suggest looking to the silver screen for a mental vacation. 1 April 2020)
FORBES: From the vineyards of Southern California to the way to the Upper Rhine Valley in Switzerland, read on for the international beauty secrets you should try at home (27 March 2020)
FORBES: We interviewed the founder of Women's Adventure Travels who is making vacation dreams a reality (27 March 2020)
FORBES: From the classic rock of the Rolling Stones to the Soca hits of Too Sweet, this is your guide to the ultimate auditory vacation. (23 March 2020)
FORBES: In today’s reality of social-distancing, there’s never been a better time to virtually explore new places via the safety of your home.. (22 March 2020)
FORBES: Read these books to go on a mental vacation to a faraway land without ever leaving your couch. (19 March 2020)
FORBES: From chic and effortlessly sophisticated to streamlined and ruggedly elegant, here are the top luggage brands perfect for the world traveler in your life. (16 February 2020)
FORBES: At a time when authoritative voices are more needed in travel than ever, we interviewed 15 Black travel writers on their favorite trips, stories, and what's next. (21 July 2020)
TRIPSAVVY: Taking a gap year is an exhilarating prospect for would-be adventurers, an opportunity to revel in a period of wanderlust and self-growth (the former often fueling the latter). (2 May 2021)
FORBES: If you love birds, we suggest you start the next decade on a high note by flying to one of these top birdwatching destinations in 2020. (1 February 2020)
FORBES: Frozen may have been aimed at children, but as is evident by its blockbuster success and the recent box office-smashing arrival of Frozen 2, the film’s message resonates with more than just the pre-teen set. (28 December 2019)
FORBES: It's a long-held dream of many to embark on a career in which traveling the world is part of your job description. (29 July 2020)
Ten Ways To Interact With Arctic Animals In Finland
FORBES: With the recent release of Frozen 2, has there ever been a better time to visit Lapland, also known as the ‘last great wilderness in Europe?’ (23 December 2019)
BERNARDSVILLE NEWS: Though the islands may remain an eternally appealing proposition for weary would-be travelers, worn down by the ice and snow of the daily commute, we suggest heading east this year instead of south, to the breathtakingly beautiful countryside of Cappadocia, Turkey. (19 December 2019)
FORBES: With the imminent arrival of the Roaring Twenties, why not give your travel life a jolt? (11 December 2019)
FORBES: With ongoing exhibits dedicated to uncovering the mystery of Rembrandt's creative genius —and blessedly smaller crowds navigating the country's most popular galleries—there's never been a better time to rediscover Holland with new eyes. (2 December 2019)
FORBES: Summer travel may get all the attention, but isn’t wintertime when most of us genuinely need a break (26 November 2019)
6 REASONS TO CHOOSE AN UNCONVENTIONAL STUDY ABROAD DESTINATION
GO OVERSEAS: When it comes to going overseas for an extended period of time as a student, it is easy to be tempted by the more predictable, obvious choice of destination. (29 September 2020)
FORBES: When booking flights for an upcoming trip, it’s difficult not to wish you owned your own private jet. (27 September 2019)
FORBES: Traveling during the shoulder season is not only cheaper than the busier periods of summer and winter, it's also a uniquely beautiful time of year to be outdoors. (28 August 2019)
THE BERNARDSVILLE NEWS: Iceland has become increasingly popular in recent years, thanks in no small part to social media (the striking water of the Blue Lagoon was seemingly designed for Instagram) as well as a certain fantasy television show on HBO. (22 August 2019)
FORBES: How to have an ultra-private (and ultra-unique) travel experience in one of the most popular vacation spots in the world? . (10 August 2019)
FORBES: Henry James famously declared that there are no two words in the English language more beautiful than “summer afternoon.” (28 July 2019)
FORBES: Croatia seems all the rage right now for international travelers looking for a destination that offers a welcome dose of sun and an inimitable serving of culture along the Mediterranean Sea. (28 July 2019)
FORBES: There’s more to the Amalfi Coast than just Positano, and there’s certainly a unique appeal to smaller, lesser-known towns and quieter fishing villages. (24 July 2019)
FORBES: There's a reason the novel The Talented Mr. Ripley occurs on the Amalfi Coast and that the film adaptation was filmed in Positano. The entire story hinges upon the prodigal (and privileged) son who refuses to return home to “subways and taxis and starched collars and a nine-to five job,” preferring to stay within the endless summer of the Amalfi Coast: “It isn’t as much fun as sailing a boat in old clothes and being answerable to nobody.” (23 July 2019)
FORBES: The desert just got hotter. The Arabian desert, to be exact—spurred by the arrival of the latest haute hotel chain to make a splash in Dubai, also known as the nightlife authority in the Middle East; a land where Chanel is advertised on highway billboards and you can swim with sharks in the mall. (10 July 2019)
RECORDER NEWSPAPERS: You don’t need to be on the brink of divorce and staring down a midlife crisis to pack up your bags and decamp to a villa in Tuscany. Perhaps that’s because the allure of Tuscany, the very heart of Italy, isn’t easily diminished by the passing of time. In fact, like a fine Tuscan wine, its appeal grows over the years. (27 June 2019)
THE TRAVEL HUB: Edinburgh is the ideal spot for an adventurous family vacation—the city is charming and steeped in history (appealing to Harry Potter-loving children who recognize the Hogwarts architecture). But it is also a quick train ride away from the countryside and the Scottish Highlands. (19 June 2019)
THE TRAVEL HUB: In the past 12 months, I’ve trekked the Great Wall of China and embarked on a husky safari above the Arctic Circle. I’ve ventured into the Amazon Rainforest on a tiny, motorized canoe after nightfall, the stars in the sky reflecting on the black waters of the Rio Negro. I’ve risen at dawn to catch the sun rising over the Caribbean Sea in the West Indies and been woken from sleep to the sound of hippos returning to their riverside enclave in the Masai Mara at dawn. (12 June 2019)
BRIT + CO: America may be the world capital for a hedonistic good time (our country enshrines the pursuit of happiness, after all), but when it comes to the pursuit of love, Europe retains an undeniable charm. It’s fitting that the homeland of the Romance languages should remain the expert at seduction: "We’ll always have Miami" doesn’t have quite the same ring to it as "We’ll always have Paris. (28 April 2019)
BRIT + CO: In our journey west, we’re trading in la dolce vita for la vida loca. And the description is apt: It is a feat of endurance to merely keep up with the boisterous energy of Spain’s famed coastal city. (New York may be known as the city that never sleeps, but Barcelona gives the Concrete Jungle a run for its money.) T (24 April 2019)
BRIT + CO: “It’s only negative ten today, so it’s warm for the huskies. You’ll have to help them out a bit.” I pulled my (faux) fur scarf up above my nose while listening to my Lapland Safari guide, Olli, issue his instructions. I was above the Arctic Circle at Wild Motion Husky Farm in the wintry town of Ylläs in the Finnish Lapland, and the weather of the day was downright balmy for this Nordic part of the world. (22 April 2019)
BRIT + CO: We already know about the allure of Dublin and Rome, but what about Rotterdam or Cardiff? If, in the immortal words of Humphrey Bogart, we’ll always have Paris, and, in the equally eternal reassurances of Billy Joel, Vienna waits for you, then what’s the rush to return to a city you already know? (12 April 2019)
THE BERNARDSVILLE NEWS: It’s chic to complain about airports. It suggests so much about the sophistication of the speaker: I travel so often, I practically live in an airport and it’s horrible. I’m so important that each delay or minor inconvenience will have ripple effects on the rest of my life. (11 March 2019)
ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST: "I was really struck by the romance of the place,” actor Dominic West remembers of the first time he visited Glin Castle, the centuries-old, 20,000-square-foot fortress nestled on a sliver of Ireland's coast along the North Atlantic Ocean. It's no wonder—he was attending the 21st birthday party of the woman, Catherine Fitzgerald, who decades later would become not only his wife but also his co-owner of the Glin Castle estate. (17 January 2019)
BRIT + CO: Wine, pasta, cheese, more wine… What’s not to love about la dolce vita? For this installation of our European city guides (we’ve visited Dublin and covered Budapest), we’re focusing on that most romantic (and immortal) Italian city: Rome.You don’t have to be fluent in a Romance language to understand the beauty of the city’s culture, not to mention its rich heritage. (14 January 2019)
BRIT + CO: Never ever seen the northern lights? Rest assured, you’re not alone. But every traveler should consider a jaunt to see the aurora borealis with their own eyes. (13 December 2018)
BRIT + CO: Whether you’re eagerly anticipating the first snowfall of the season or dreading a possible return of the Polar Vortex, there’s no mistaking the chill in the air: Winter is coming. (18 November 2018)
BRIT + CO: We’ve already written about how the Swiss Alps are just as exhilarating to visit in the summertime as they are during the winter ski season, but we neglected to mention the most underrated (and picturesque) season of all: autumn. (18 October 2018)
BRIT + CO: Jay-Z may have professed his love for the concrete jungle, but sometimes nothing can replace the natural version (especially if it happens to be in Belize). (16 October 2018)
BRIT + CO: Rather than painstakingly researching destinations, what if you decided to just trust in the stars to lead you to your next vacation? (12 October 2018)
BRIT+ CO: The Irish are lucky for many reasons, though the Republic of Ireland’s lively and enchanting capital city is undoubtedly a prime example of their good fortune. (3 October 2018)
The Bernardsville News: Wherever you go, there you are. Whoever authored this statement (widely believed to be Confucius, though the internet routinely disagrees) I’ve no doubt that they spent an infinite amount of time in airports—emotionally, if not physically. (11 September 2018)
BRIT + CO: Budapest is what Brooklyn wishes it could be: Between its artsy and irreverent ruin bars, omnipresent street art, and thriving culinary scene, the Hungarian capital feels like the creation of a hipster chef with a sleeve tattoo in Williamsburg. (8 September 2018)
BRIT + CO: You’ve assembled your friends for a weekend away, and you’ve picked your destination, but one question remains: Where will you stay? (7 August 2018)
ELITE DAILY: When I embarked on a whirlwind trip through Eastern Europe this summer, I anticipated a bit of frenzied chaos: five nights, five friends, five countries, and three cities. (2 August 2018)
BRIT + CO: Kanye may have warned us to watch the throne, but we'd rather someone else take care of the logistics while we live like royalty. (31 July 2018)
BRIT + CO: Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl just getting in for the evening, there’s nothing quite like watching the sun slowly light up the sky. (18 July 2018)
BRIT + CO: As the endless snapshots of Capri and the Amalfi Coast splash all over your Instagram feed, it’s easy to think there couldn’t be a single destination on the Mediterranean that has yet to be flooded by American travelers. (13 July 2018)
BRIT + CO: While everyone else heads to the Mediterranean this summer, why not skip the crowds (and the heat) and opt for the North Sea instead? (10 July 2018)
BRIT + CO: Forget après ski. These mountain towns are even better après winter — perfect for travelers who are over the beach and prefer to vacation at a higher altitude than sea level. (4 July 2018)
BRIT + CO: While we don’t recommend traveling just for the Instagram, you could do worse for a souvenir than epic vacay pictures with triple-digit likes. (17 June 2018)
TASTING TABLE: From the Barbary Coast of Tunisia to the remarkable Maltese Island of Gozo, get there before anyone else does. (4 June 2018)
GO OVERSEAS: With over 60 million displaced people in need of our help, there has never been a more important time to volunteer with refugees. (3 April 2018)
THE TRAVEL HUB: Ever wish you could wake up in a treehouse, spend a weekend in a Celtic castle, or fall asleep in a wigwam underneath the Northern Lights? (23 January 2018)
THE TRAVEL HUB: From the fairy pools on the Isle of Skye, to the Northern Lights in Caithness, to the rugged peaks of Glencoe, the vast wildness of the Scottish Highlands offers endless opportunities for exploration. (19 January 2018)
THE FLAGSHIP: Let's do ourselves a favor this year and make resolutions we actually want to keep... Such as skiing atop a live volcano, or taking a selfie with a penguin. (15 January 2018)
THE FLAGSHIP: To continue with our global approach to holiday festivities, here are the top six traditions from around the world that we think you should incorporate into your celebrations on December 31st. (27 December 2017)
THE FLAGSHIP: Looking to spice up your holiday routine? (21 December 2017)
THE FLAGSHIP: Just as we did a Travel Guide to Netflix Shows for Thanksgiving, with no further ado, below is our travel guide to Christmas movies. We take you from London to Los Angeles, Upstate New York down to Manhattan. (14 December 2017)
THE FLAGSHIP: The holiday season is upon us, and as many of us return home for Thanksgiving, we revert back to our high school ways. (14 November 2017)