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For kids who thrive on beach days and thrilling adventures, the Riviera Maya offers a remarkable range of family-friendly day trips. With a bit of local knowledge, you can give your children the chance to explore enchanting jungles, immerse themselves in local traditions, and create timeless memories on some of the world’s most stunning beaches.
For a small country, Wales certainly goes big with its castles. There are more than 100 castles today—down considerably from the 600 or more built throughout the country’s history—but still enough to make knowing where to start difficult. To help you out, here are seven of the best castles, whether you like them old and craggy, recently renovated, or simply historically significant.
Spending time in Helsinki’s relaxed wine bars, steamy saunas, cheap and cheerful restaurants, and inspiring art galleries are just some of the top tips for coping with the city’s notorious ‘Brrr!’ factor. Unless you’re brave enough for an icy Baltic Sea dip that is…
Sink your feet into unspoilt powder-white sands, then grab your kitesurfing kit and hit the Atlantic waves. Welcome to one of Spain’s favourite summer playgrounds, the wild, beautiful Costa de la Luz. This natural, undeveloped coastline sprinkled with glorious blonde beaches and attractive, authentically Andalucian towns stretches northwest from activity-mad Tarifa, on the southernmost tip of Spain, to the Spain–Portugal border.
Chicagoans once believed two fundamental truths: the Cubs were baseball’s lovable losers, and Wrigleyville, the team’s home neighborhood, was boozed-up and unrepentantly lowbrow. However, everything changed in 2016 when the Cubbies clinched the World Series, prompting a revitalization of sticky-floored Wrigleyville. This area began welcoming upscale hotels, cocktail bars, and unique restaurants that remain attractive even after the season ends.
Tequila, Mexico lives up to its Pueblo Magico designation, showcasing its charm and heritage.
Lincoln Memorial? Done. Smithsonian troves? Seen ’em. But have you seen the giant hairball or hugged your state tree? Did you know about Helen Keller’s ashes or the infamous ‘corpse flower’? After you’ve explored the top sights, here are 20 unique experiences to enjoy in Washington DC.
While feted for its year-round good weather, feet-friendly markets, and tree-shaded lanes, Bengaluru is no stranger to the relentless march of urban development. The city is sprawling ever outwards and upwards as its population soars.
Bhutan may be a tiny dot on the map, but its topography is epic, even daunting, in scale. Measured in terms of altitude change rather than miles, this is a big country to explore. Beyond the gateways of Thimphu and Paro, there are countless valleys in which to lose oneself and discover some of this Himalayan country’s less obvious gems. These include places where global influence is less apparent, where nature is at its most untamed, and where traditional Buddhist culture continues to thrive.
National Harbor, Maryland, is only about 10 miles south of Washington, DC, but it feels like a world away. This glitzy, buzzy enclave on the Potomac River is bursting with hotels, restaurants, and shops, not to mention a giant Ferris wheel and a casino. A popular accommodation choice for visitors and a top staycation spot for locals, it’s practically the Mid-Atlantic’s Vegas – with plenty of family-friendly fun thrown in.
The Big Apple’s skyline and streetscape are ever-changing; moreover, the past year has also seen a revitalization of its waterfront, from retail hubs to elaborate green spaces. All accessible via ferry and a short stroll or Citi Bike ride, here’s where to encounter some of New York City’s newest waterside attractions.
With few touristy sites, industrial Sfax usually falls off travelers’ radars. However, its 1200-year-old medina – the smallest in Tunisia – boasts plenty of history and heritage architecture to entice art lovers. Furthermore, the vibrant markets and eateries tempt any foodie, showcasing local color and authentic atmosphere.
Paris’ prevailing popularity saw the greater area welcome more than 40 million overnight visitors in 2017. However, despite these record-breaking figures, it’s easy to escape the crowds.
Food halls have been earning major hype over the past decade or so, with new hotspots seemingly springing up every week. Some are housed in gorgeous purpose-built structures, while others fill rehabbed spaces in empty warehouses or department stores.
GoTravelDaily Local Supriya Sehgal splits her days between her ‘home at heart’ Bengaluru and her working home in Delhi. Having lived in Bengaluru for more than 12 years, she knows the ins and outs of the city and its best haunts, old and new.
Whether you grew up on Godzilla, Super Mario, Hello Kitty, Pokémon, or Sailor Moon, you know that Japan’s pop culture has spread far and wide. In Tokyo, you can see it all come to life.
Visitors are drawn to Alaska’s biggest city for its perfect blend of outdoor opportunities and urban advantages. Bring your hiking boots and build up a healthy appetite, as Anchorage’s adventure, gastronomy, and cultural scenes are all worth delving into. From the Chugach Mountains that serve as the backdrop to the city to the local cuisine served up in a fancy dining room or from a street cart, you can occupy yourself here for days – and you should.
Along California’s scenic Highway 1, nestled high on wild mountain cliffs overlooking the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean, lie the picturesque communities of Carmel-by-the-Sea and Big Sur. For over a century, these peaceful artist retreats have infused creativity into every aspect of local culture. In this idyllic setting, art is not merely a luxury; it is a way of life.
