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As a child, is there anything more exciting than staying up when you should be in bed and then doing something really fun to boot? Push back bedtime and give your kids a night they won’t forget with these five ideas from across the globe.
Bequia, one of the more off-the-beaten-path islands in the already remote Grenadine Islands in the Caribbean, is a world away from international resorts and artificial smiles. Here, island life continues at a leisurely pace, nestled between steep green mountains and pristine white sand bays. Pronounced ‘Beck-way’, this charming destination is waiting to be discovered.
Whether you’re planning to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid Milad ul-Nabi, New Year, the solstice, or just the happy holidays, this is a time of year for giving. Therefore, why not whip up the wanderlust of a globetrotting relative or friend with one of these perfect presents for travellers?
There are several things that can make or break a trip: airport accessibility, hotel availability, and the number of great restaurants. However, there are also amenities you may not think about until you arrive—how easy it is to get a taxi or Uber, the attentiveness of the hotel staff, or the view from your hotel bathtub. If you’ve never considered a trip based on the bathtub view, these photos may change your mind.
It’s well known that St Petersburg isn’t a cheap destination, and most of its entertainment comes with a price tag. However, there are still many attractions you can enjoy for free. From the city’s elegant parks and sprawling flea markets to stunning Orthodox cathedrals and cutting-edge art galleries, there’s something for every penny-pinching traveller. Here’s our pick of the best free things to do in Russia’s imperial capital.
Your carry-on suitcase is the result of nearly 1,000 years of innovation.
New Year’s Eve can go one of two ways: either it’s a night of rare revelry or, let’s be honest, a bit of an anticlimax. Don’t let December 31 pass you by this time around; head to one of these party-focused destinations for a countdown to remember.
With buzzing towns like Tulum and Playa del Carmen, along with appealing resorts set along the white-sand coastline, Mexico’s 100-mile-long Riviera Maya has become a travel hot spot. GoTravelDaily’s highly curated guide will help you navigate the area and plan the best vacation ever.
Great hotels can inspire you, pamper you, and provide a much-deserved break from the humdrum of daily life. As you explore accommodations, remember that Europe may have hotels in former palaces, but there are also plenty of outstanding hotels and resorts in the U.S. that tell the story of this country. Take the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans, for example—the legendary grand dame dates back to 1893, survived Hurricane Katrina, and is back and better than ever after a major renovation, complete with a restaurant by acclaimed chef John Besh. In picturesque New England, the Chanler at Cliff Walk is set in one of Newport’s grandest mansions built in 1873, when Gilded Age tycoons turned the oceanfront town into a summer playground for Gatsby-esque parties. At Triple Creek Ranch in Montana, guests can step back in time to the Wild West, ride horses, hike through the mountains with a guide, and cozy up by the fireplace in a luxury cabin. In Oklahoma, you might be surprised to discover the Mayo Hotel, which in its heyday hosted John F. Kennedy, Lucille Ball, and Babe Ruth. Though it suffered a period of decline in the ’80s, it has been reborn and reimagined as a gorgeous hotel for the modern day. More recently, hotels like 21c Museum Hotel Louisville and Cincinnati have revived forlorn downtowns by renovating former factories and filling them with art. These are just some of the fabulous hotels that readers have voted into our hall of fame, known as the World’s Best Awards. Most hotels on this list received top scores from readers, who rated everything from the quality of the rooms to the location, service, dining options, nightlife, and value. In states without hotels represented on the World’s Best list, nominations came from the tourism boards knowing best. When planning your next American vacation, consider staying at one of these outstanding properties.
Ever played the game of Twister on water? The green, yellow, and brown polka dots that form on British Columbia’s Spotted Lake each summer make it look like you could. It’s a far cry from the stereotypical landscapes of clear blue lakes, rolling green hills, and white-sand beaches that inspire most travelers—and that’s part of what makes strangenatural wonderslike Spotted Lake so thrilling. A recently discovered cave that grows crystals the size of four-story buildings, a lake the color of a strawberry milkshake, and a glacier that seems to bleed sound like they’re from another planet, but can be seen right here on earth, and they remind us that there’s plenty of mystery left to explore. For billions of years, our planet has been a work in progress. Wind, water, pressure, minerals, heat, and lesser-understood forces mold and shape our environment, carving out caves and canyons, flooding and drying lakes, shaping mountains, shifting shorelines, moving the ground beneath our feet, and creating all manner of strange formations.
At first glance, Porto’s appeal may be in its old-school character, but interspersed between the city’s timeworn buildings is a scattering of hip and happening bars. These watering holes serve everything from Porto’s namesake drink, port, to specialty beers and cocktails, making them ideal spots to unwind after a day in the city.
If you resolved to travel more in the New Year, now’s the time to start planning. Consequently, we’re here to help you take to the skies without breaking the bank.
Thrust into the spotlight as the poster children of the effects of climate change, polar bears have become the endangered celebrities of the animal world. However, despite the high cost and relative difficulty involved in viewing these kings of the Arctic in their natural habitat, an increasing number of travellers are eager to see them while they still can.
Until 1989, beer was prohibited in Iceland. When parliament finally lifted the ban, some politicians painted a gloomy picture of the chaos that would result as ‘hundreds of taverns’ opened up to crowds with no experience of this light alcoholic beverage. Nearly three decades later, Iceland has a thoroughly enjoyable bar scene – and only a little chaos.
At this point, it’s become cliché to say that a city plays a character in certain films. However, not every film spends as much time running around a city as “La La Land.” The hit movie, which has already beennominated for over 140 awards—including seven Golden Globes—dedicates significant time showing off the city of Los Angeles as it does to the love story between its two main characters, Mia and Sebastian. “The way the film mixes two people leading very hip, modern lives with all these iconic Hollywood locales is unique,” Marc Platt, producer for the film, said in a statement. “You get a feeling both of the romantic fantasy of the city and its grounding in real lives.” The film was a whirlwind around the city of angels; it was shot at48 locations in just 42 days. Here are 11 of the locations featured in the film that should be on any “La La Land”-inspired itinerary.
During his lifetime, Bowie was a songwriter, rock star, actor, music producer, and celebrity—all while remaining a perpetual outsider. Just as it is impossible to pin Bowie down as one type of person, he cannot be tied down to just one city. In honor of what would have been his 70th birthday, we’re looking at two of the great cities Bowie called home. For all those who want to pay homage to the legend, these are the spots in New York and London where Bowie would shed his iconic persona and just blend into the city.
With its secluded beaches and intimate resorts, this region has always been a favorite among couples. Our readers’ preferred destinations for romantic getaways range from a glamorous 1950s icon on St. Bart’s to two luxurious hillside retreats with Piton views in St. Lucia. It’s not just the stunning sea views that elevate these 10 resorts to the top; readers praised the unique amenities such as personal infinity-edge pools and butler services, which create an enchanting atmosphere upon arrival.
The exceptional characteristic of Ethiopian food is its unparalleled nature; no other culinary tradition in the world compares. Traditional cooking here combines distinctive spice blends to achieve singular flavors: some fiery, others rich and savory. Spices serve as essential components in many variations of Ethiopianwat(a dish that lies between a stew and a curry) traditionally served with a flat, spongy bread known asinjera.
‘At the end of every street, there’s a mountain,’ the writer Stendhal famously said about his hometown of Grenoble, France. Set amidst three glorious massifs and spliced by two glacial rivers, nature’s divinity is still on the city’s doorstep. Therefore, first-timers should start their journey with its wonderful museums and distinct local cuisine.
