15 of the best Christmas towns in the USA

If Hotel Bel-Air's signature pink stucco walls could talk, they'd be full of Old Hollywood's secrets.

Dec 24, 2024 • 7 min read

No matter when you decide to visit La Isla del Encanto, that’s the best time to visit Puerto Rico. As its nickname says, there's a certain kind of luxurious magic to the island. Any time is a good time to revel in all that the Caribbean island offers, like tasting fresh and local cuisine alongside the crystal-blue sea and dancing with friends in the historic-yet-buzzy streets of Old San Juan, whether you check in to a colorful Airbnb or a swanky beachside resort. And there's no shortage of things to do for all kinds of travelers: For the shoppers, explore PR’s stylish boutiques or vintage shops, some recommended by the iconic and local music artist Bad Bunny. For those seeking adventure, hike the limestone cliff caves of Arecibo. Around every corner in Puerto Rico, there are lush rainforests and beaches, history and art, music and cocktails—you name it.

Last year, TPG conducted a taste test of the free snacks on board the major U.S. airlines, and TPG staffers and social media followers weighed in.

Forget what you know about peak season; Peru's most famous site is changing—and with it, the best time to visit Machu Picchu. Hidden from Spanish conquistadors for centuries and abandoned to the elements, it remained the stuff of local legend until American senator and explorer Hiram Bingham’s fateful 1911 expedition. Today, this citadel in the clouds faces a different kind of conquest: nearly a million people each year are treading sacred ground at this New Wonder of the World.

Known as the "Danish Capital of America," Solvang's cuisine and architecture have turned it into a popular tourist destination.

Dec 20, 2024 • 9 min read

Atlanta will have the busiest airport in the United States over the holiday period with more than 1.5 million travelers booked to fly.

To arrive at our list of the Best Places to Go in the US in 2025, we painted with the broadest strokes possible. Stretching from Alaska to Puerto Rico, there are so many reasons to explore the States this year—from nature explorations, to food and wine trails and cultural immersions.

In August 2024, the luxury ski town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, got a brand-new, adults-only resort.

To arrive at our list of the Best Places to Go in the US in 2025, we painted with the broadest strokes possible. Stretching from Alaska to Puerto Rico, there are so many reasons to explore the States this year—from nature explorations, to food and wine trails and cultural immersions.

I never understood the concept of burnout at work. For me, the key to success in the rat race was simple: If you're hungry enough, you will endure; you can't possibly get tired of doing your job if you are tough enough.