Wellness travel has evolved from a passing trend into a lasting shift in how people plan and experience trips. Robin Ruiz, founder and CEO of Wellness in Travel + Tourism (WITT), notes that travelers increasingly seek journeys that nourish their mental, physical and emotional wellbeing rather than merely a change of scenery. As life speeds … Read more

Amsterdam offers countless neighborhoods to explore, but if you want something off the usual tourist route, head to Amsterdam Noord. This emerging district sits just across the water from Centraal Station and is easily reached by ferry, car, or bike. Often compared to what Williamsburg, Brooklyn looked like two decades ago, Noord attracts locals, artists, … Read more

InterContinental Hotels Group’s boutique Hotel Indigo brand has made its debut in France with the opening of Hotel Indigo Paris – Opera, situated in the vibrant heart of Paris’s entertainment district. Nestled in the elegant Opéra neighborhood and within walking distance of the city’s renowned theaters, music halls and opera houses, the new property offers … Read more

Travelers often call Buenos Aires the “Paris of South America” for its wide boulevards, Belle Époque architecture and lively European-style atmosphere. As a meetings destination, the city consistently ranks at the top: in 2012 about 400,000 conference attendees were among its 5 million visitors, and Buenos Aires hosted roughly 815 events that year (665 meetings … Read more

At every turn Budapest reminds you it is one of Europe’s great imperial capitals, and that grandeur is especially clear from a boat on the Danube, the wide, glistening river that divides the city. Many companies offer river trips, but the most atmospheric option is a private cruise with Dunarama, which limits guests to an … Read more

ARRIVAL/CHECK-IN: After a short flight from Philadelphia to Norfolk, I enjoyed a 20-minute ride to my hotel in Virginia Beach. My driver took the scenic route so I could get a first glimpse of the area. At the hotel, friendly staff greeted me and took me to the front desk. My room wasn’t quite ready, … Read more

With the successful openings of Outbound Mammoth and The Virginian Lodge, Outbound Hotels Collection opens its newest retreat, Outbound Stowe. © Chris Delaney Located in the heart of Vermont’s scenic landscape, Outbound Stowe blends New England craftsmanship with contemporary comfort. The hotel is designed for travelers who want to reconnect with nature while enjoying thoughtful … Read more

In just a few months, the South African city of Cape Town could face a severe water shortage. The current drought, described as the worst in a century, has left dams critically low after months of below-average rainfall. Despite strict conservation measures, reservoir levels have not recovered, and authorities are preparing for the possibility that … Read more

Rwanda is preparing to unveil a new tourist attraction in a region long favored by nature lovers. The Musanze district, historically known as Ruhengeri and famed for mountain gorilla trekking, also contains an extensive network of caves that are now being developed for visitors. To make the caves safer and more accessible, Rwanda’s Tourism and … Read more

LATOUR’s new people-to-people program, Shalom Cuba, offers an immersive eight-night journey through Cuba’s Jewish life, arts, music, neighborhoods, and history. The itinerary visits Havana, Santa Clara, Cienfuegos, and Trinidad, providing a close-up view of Jewish community sites and Cuban cultural landmarks. Highlights of the program include stops at Havana’s Plaza de la Revolución and the … Read more