UNESCO Biosphere Reserves blend conservation with sustainable development, creating places where residents and visitors can connect meaningfully with the natural world. This year, UNESCO added 20 new reserves and expanded nine existing ones. Below are seven notable reserves—ranging from the Isle of Man to Isla Cozumel—that deserve a spot on your travel bucket list.

If previous visits to Munich left you thinking the city’s attractions are limited to mechanical clocks and historic beer halls, it’s time to reconsider. The central Maxvorstadt neighborhood—home to two major universities—is lively, walkable and full of eclectic museums, contemporary hotels and a growing culinary scene. Fountain of Neptune © PHOTO20AST | DREAMSTIME.COM Maxvorstadt lies … Read more

The iconic long-distance Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race has a new sponsor: Wildbirch Hotel in Anchorage, Alaska. The city’s first boutique lifestyle hotel (a JdV by Hyatt property) is located in the West Fourth Avenue Corridor, overlooking the race’s ceremonial starting line in Anchorage’s Mushing District. For readers unfamiliar with sled dog racing, “mushing” describes … Read more

With 17 beach clubs and 19 rooftop bars, Phuket remains a vibrant nightlife hub that draws young-adult and LGBTQIA+ travelers, while also offering refined experiences that showcase Southern Thailand’s character. Visitors seeking elegance, local flavor, or relaxed sophistication will find plenty of choices beyond the well-known party scene. PHOTO:© ELYSE GLICKMAN Night markets are a … Read more

I had three goals during my two-day stay in Antwerp: eat a waffle, find the best moules frites and track down a pair of shoes I’d been coveting. Antwerp turned out to be ideal for all three. The city is Belgium’s fashion and shopping hub and also offers a wide range of food and drink … Read more

Fiesta Americana Hotels honored in Global Traveler’s GT Tested Reader Survey awards Fiesta Americana Hotels & Resorts named Best Hotel Chain in Mexico for the second consecutive year From the powdery white sands and calm Caribbean waters of Cancún to the vibrant marine life and deep blue seas of Puerto Vallarta, Fiesta Americana Hotels & … Read more

IZON 2.0 Wi-Fi Video Monitor The IZON 2.0 is an app-controlled Wi‑Fi video monitor that streams live audio and video to your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch from anywhere. Its simple setup uses the IZON app to generate and scan a unique network code, allowing fast connection in minutes. Compact and versatile, the camera sits … Read more

If Egypt is on your travel radar, Classic Escapes has designed an ideal itinerary to experience this timeless country. The 10-day Egyptian Odyssey: Through the Sands of Time guides travelers through Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan, showcasing iconic sites such as the treasures of King Tutankhamen at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities in … Read more

As you plan winter travel, United Airlines has introduced MileagePlus miles pooling, a feature that lets members combine miles into a shared account for easier redemptions. Groups of up to five people can now contribute and redeem miles from one linked pool. United is the first major U.S. airline to offer this option, and any … Read more

Established in the 1920s, Little Italy San Diego is the city’s oldest continuously operating neighborhood business district. Once home to more than 6,000 Italian families, the district experienced decline in the mid-20th century before residents and business owners joined forces in the early 1990s to revitalize the area. Ongoing thoughtful development and adaptive reuse of … Read more