A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
With Delhi temperatures hovering in the mid-40s throughout the seemingly interminable months of April, May, and June, keeping cool can be a formidable challenge. Locals usually deal with the breathtaking scorch of a thermometer-busting summer by scurrying indoors, burrowing deep into air-conditioned spaces, fleeing to the Himalayan hills, or flying to cooler climes.
Nearly everyone who visits Rio de Janeiro has a favorite place to escape from the hectic pace of city life. Whether it’s Pão de Açúcar, Floresta da Tijuca, or Morro Dois Irmãos, the city is surrounded by tranquil retreats and stunning views. However, there is one day trip getaway that seems to be more of a local secret than tourist staple, the mellow island of Paquetá.
Internationally-renowned modernist architect, I.M. Pei, designed some of the world’s most recognizable buildings. His iconic work includes the addition to the Louvre in Paris, France, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. Pei’s structures bring a sculptural element to city skylines, utilizing arrangements of geometric shapes such as triangles, circles, and squares to honor the context and purpose of each structure.
Chimpanzees may not receive as much attention in travel media as endangered mountain gorillas, yet tracking these fascinating creatures through the African jungle is one of the world’s most exciting wildlife encounters—and at a fraction of the cost of visiting their larger cousins.
In Stockholm, young women wear crowns of glowing candles. In Moscow, futuristic light projections illuminate the Bolshoi Theatre. In Santa Fe, paper lanterns line pedestrian walkways and courtyards. As the days get shorter and darker, cultures across the northern hemisphere incorporate light into their rituals, holidays, and ceremonies.
With Ramadan generally meaning a wind-down all over the Muslim world, you might expect that the red city of Marrakesh shuts up shop for the month, but that isn’t exactly the case. While the holy month means that many in Muslim-majority Morocco will be fasting during daylight hours, that doesn’t mean that Marrakesh is in any way off limits (though it might make finding an end-of-the-day beer a bit harder).
Despite its dusty reputation, springtime in Cairo unleashes bursts of warmth and color, from puffy oleander bushes to jacaranda trees shouting with purple blossoms. Sidewalks are shaded under blooming acacia trees, and Cairenes are happily shedding their winter coats and thick scarves for sandals and t-shirts. As the city reawakens, it’s the picture-perfect time for a visit.
Nowhere does next-level opulence like the United Arab Emirates, and in our perpetually moving world, simply savouring silence has become the next sought-after luxury.
Dubai endlessly pursues world records and over-the-top opulence, but even in the shadow of the world’s tallest building and beyond the shimmer of the infinity pool, an authentic city is ready and waiting to be explored, away from the glare of the largest, tallest, and longest.
Cuzco and the Sacred Valley are no travel secrets – iconic Inca ruins dot the region and world-class hikes wind through its hills, drawing people from all over the globe to check a world wonder off their bucket list. However, while the crowds can be noticeable, you don’t have to stick to the same circuit as everyone else; this guide showcases offbeat adventures in Peru’s tourist hotspot.
Croeso(welcome) to Wales: a land of epoch-defining history, castles galore, ravishing beaches, and mountains of myth. The country may appear small; however, the recent launch of three national touring routes, The Wales Way, shows just how big Cymru really is.
Most hotels worth their weight in eucalyptus-scented towels have a spa to their name. Gone are the days of a single treadmill parked next to a steam room. Hotels are appealing to weary travelers and wellness seekers with sleek, modern facilities that rival standalone, destination spas with stunning designs, elaborate treatments, and state-of-the-art facilities such as three tiered-swimming pools, mineral baths, and Vichy showers. However, the best hotel spas are those that evoke the comforting luxuries of their locales, with regional treatments and inspired settings. Opt for a pure macadamia nut and coconut oil hydration massage at the Fairmont Kea Lani in Hawaii, or the Four Seasons Bora Bora’sKahaia Havenspa ritual featuring Tahitian black pearl powder and native vanilla. In every region, one hotel spa reigned supreme. Read on to discover some of the best places to get pampered around the world.
Every year,GoTravelDailysifts through tens of thousands of World’s Best Awards surveys to better understand where our readers love to go, and why. Of course, the responses say just as much, if not more, about what our readersdon’tlike. We asked readers to rank 266 cities on everything from their access to art and culture to the friendliness of their people: and some cities failed to warm tourists’ hearts. Not surprisingly, many of the cities that found themselves on our 2015 Unfriendliest Cities in America list (based on separate data from our annual America’s Favorite Places survey) were also called out in this census.
From the cypress-dotted hills of Tuscany to thesorbetto-hued villas on the Amalfi Coast, the glittering social scene in Lake Como to the rugged Sicilian seaside, Italy possesses timeless appeal as a travel destination. Moreover, many of the country’s hotels have become enduring classics. Among the properties highlighted as the best resort hotels in Italy—a new category for GoTravelDaily’s World’s Best Awards—are several repeat winners from the Best in Europe list. Apparently, it’s tough to tire of the Mediterranean views from the lap pool at Palazzo Avino, a 12th-century patrician palace in Ravello. This esteemed property was named the top resort in Europe in 2010 and ranks fourth best in Italy this year. The planted terraces at the Hotel Santa Caterina, near the town of Amalfi, also remain appealing—ranking second in Italy this year and was recognized as the best in Europe in 2012.
Quick, name a wine- and food-loving European city within reach of ancient monasteries and world-class vineyards! You’re likely thinking of France or Italy. However, consider Chişinău, Moldova. Now better connected than ever by air to Western Europe, this leafy capital offers an appealing and affordable short break, featuring a delightful mix of accessible sights, lively nightlife, and post-Soviet exoticism.
Picture the scene: you’re on a busy train on the London Underground when you accidentally step on someone’s foot. Your fellow traveller mumbles an inexplicable apology, and you respond by making eye contact and initiating a conversation. Silence envelops the carriage and everyone’s gaze drops to the floor, while the other person pulls the face of someone who’s been told they have seven seconds to live. Five seconds ago.
Architecture enthusiasts are making pilgrimages to homes designed by legendary craftsmanFrank Lloyd Wrightthis year to celebrate the 150th anniversary of his birth, which falls on June 8. To mark the occasion, the Museum of Modern Art has planned the exhibition “Frank Lloyd Wright at 150: Unpacking the Archive,” which runs from June 12 to October 1, 2017. Considered one of the most radical architects in history, Wright used revolutionary building technologies and materials and experimented with using the natural landscape as part of his designs. Over his lifetime, he designed more than 1,000 projects in the U.S., many of which were residences that are still privately owned. Many operate as museums, such as Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona, theRobie Housein Chicago, or the iconicFalling Waterin Mill Run, Pennsylvania. Here are 10 Wright-designed buildings that you can visit, including six that offer overnight stays.
Lying in the Indian Ocean off the southeast coast of Africa, the island of Madagascar has evolved in splendid isolation for over 80 million years, resulting in a unique and startling world full of upside-down trees, stone forests, and, of course, lemurs.
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