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Perhaps no destination on Earth packs as much punch into its relatively small surface area as Menorca. The second largest of the Balearic Islands, at one-fifth the size of Mallorca–its high-profile neighbor to the southwest in the Mediterranean Sea–the isle’s mere 270 square miles belies its almost innumerable gifts, which span the natural to the cultural, and virtually everything in between.

“Are you sure this is where you want to go?” asked the Uber driver, dropping me off at night in what looked like a construction project and, actually is: the Neues Landgut apartment/educational/green space urban district due to rise in Vienna’s 10th district by 2026. But without a large sign, the only way to find the new restaurant Steinhart within it is by following the blue dot on Google maps. It’s worth doing: this inventive restaurant is emblematic of the new energy in Vienna’s culinary scene and in the city itself.

Traveling during severe weather can be nerve-wracking, as travel delays and safety risks may occur. Several steps can help you prepare for inclement weather and seek shelter at various destinations.

In the serene countryside of County Kildare, Ireland, amidst rolling hills and ancient castles, lies a hidden gem that attracts visitors from around the globe — the Museum of Style Icons (MOSI) at Newbridge Silverware, Ireland’s premier silverware producer. This cultural treasure trove, founded by CEO William Doyle and his wife Monica, offers a captivating journey through the realms of fashion, film, and popular culture from Hollywood’s good old days.

When my husband had a work trip one weekend, I needed to find something to do with my five-year-old son, Wilder, that was a quick trip from New York City. Boston immediately came to mind. I had gone to college there and always loved the city, but I wanted to experience it through a kid's eyes. The Four Seasons Boston, renowned for its innovative family-focused programming, seemed like the perfect destination. From the moment we stepped foot in the hotel, it was clear this would be a weekend filled with unique experiences.

Richard Branson has added a new safari experience to his Virgin Limited Edition portfolio—the award-winning Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp in Kenya. Located in Africa's only Shetani lava flow, Finch Hattons features 17 tented suites and offers stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The camp joins other African destinations in Virgin Limited Edition's collection, including Mahali Mzuri (also in Kenya), South Africa’s Ulusaba Private Game Reserve and Mont Rochelle hotel and vineyard, and Kasbah Tamadot in Morocco.

When people profess their love of steam rooms and how relaxed they feel afterward, I nod along, knowing I’d prefer a freezing plunge. Sweat soaking, skin reddening, lungs struggling in the thick air — if I want to warm up, a nice spot on the beach will do just fine.

Travelers looking for a budget break in Europe this year have something to smile about. A new report that surveyed cities on the continent found costs are down in 60% of destinations.

It’s always a good idea to focus on experiences over material things, especially for a big milestone birthday. Why not cash in your vacation days and revel in gratitude for another trip around the sun by hopping on an airplane, with passport in hand? It doesn’t matter if you go somewhere new or well loved, or if you travel with family and friends or solo.

The Hamptons and discount rarely belong in the same sentence. But if you know where and when to look, there are some excellent deals at some of the East End’s top restaurants if you plan accordingly. Here’s where to take advantage of nightly specials:

It’s the not-so-glamorous side of travel that might make you squirm: Bed bugs are known to nestle into hotel mattresses, hitchhike in luggage, and burrow in fabric on public transportation head rests or seat backs. But how common is it to actually come across these pesky blood-sucking insects when you travel?

Two iconic Manhattan restaurants, with over 200 years of history combined, has teamed up to create a dish featuring their most popular menu items.

It would be an understatement to say that there’s a lot more to do in Dublin than drink your weight in pints at Temple Bar — the city is rich with deep-rooted history and offers an incredible English literary scene that easily rivals any other big English-speaking city. The pint at the end of the day is really just a bonus.

It's been 30 years since two workers, one French, one English, dug through an undersea wall and met for the first time in what would become the Channel Tunnel, linking continental Europe with the U.K. via a land route.

Christopher Columbus’s fortunes have changed over the past several decades. Monuments that once celebrated his memory have been toppled or spattered with paint. Disdain for his colonialist ways is unmistakable. But few interventions are as thoughtful as the art of Hew Locke.

With the three-day Memorial Day weekend just a week away, travelers can expect roads and airports to be more crowded than last year. But will your getaway cost more than it did last year? It depends on how you plan to get there.

London is a vibrant city teeming with attractions and pastimes. If you’re a first-time visitor, just walking around will introduce you to the multicultural charm that makes England’s capital city a creative hub. History and innovation seamlessly intertwine; you’ll find centuries-old architectural marvels just moments away from a thriving arts scene and mouth-watering food markets.

Step into the lobby of The Global Ambassador in Phoenix, Arizona, and you are bound to smile. It is open, airy and refined, with comfortable sofas, a Euro-style espresso lounge and a stylish lobby bar where laughter bubbles up like champagne, as cocktails (and mocktails) flow freely. An enticing glimpse of the playful Pink Dolphin poolside restaurant and Barbie-inflected outdoor pool is a wink at the fun ahead.

As tourists flock to Italy this summer, it may be tough to snag a reservation at one of the 146 hotels recently recognized with “Michelin Keys.”

“The hotel is one of the most unique properties in the whole of the UK, “ says Gainsborough Bath Spa’s general manager, Marc Mac Closkey. The Dublin-born hotel manager is a natural raconteur, but he’s not putting a PR spin on what are the charms of the hotel, carved out of two Grade II listed buildings in the heart of Bath—it is genuinely one-of-a-kind.

American retirees looking to move overseas often wonder how they’ll be regarded in their new home abroad.