The esteemed Dr. Beach has released his annual list of America’s top ten beaches, and you’ll want to visit all of them this summer—doctors orders.
28.07.2023 - 14:47 / cntraveler.com / Atlas Mountains / Megan Spurrell
When you travel, where you stay is only one piece of the puzzle. Equally as important are the experiences you have abroad: the things you see, the food you eat, the people you meet. And as of late, there is more interest than ever in travel experiences: cooking classes, snorkeling, ghost tours, wine tastings, trolley rides, all of it.
While Airbnb is a reliable way to find a place to stay, you can also use it to book those hands-on activities. Airbnb Experiences can be used to book all sorts of excursions and activities, from traditional walking tours with knowledgeable guides to the more unexpected—one offering on our list, for example, sees participants dragged across Nordic tundra on a dogsled by a pack of merry Huskies.
Some of the inclusions below have been experienced on the ground by our editors and contributors. Senior editor Megan Spurrell was able to book a boat for a sailing expedition to Sicily’s Egadi Islands in peak season, noting that it was an experience so lovely and social that she and her travel companions were referencing it “for the rest of [their] trip”. Contributor Jessica Poitevien spent a delightful day in deep conversation with a Johannesburg dressmaker, picking fabrics, learning the basics of sewing, and leaving with a fabulous addition to the wardrobe. And even if travel isn't in the cards for you this year, there's something for you here. The multitude of virtual experiences on offer spans everything from chocolate-making tutorials to dance parties.Find these and options at every price point—far flung across the globe or as close as your desktop—and all coming highly recommended, below.
This article has been updated with new information since its original publish date.
Jessica Poitevien
Tried and tested by a contributor of our very own, Sebo Marobela’s dressmaking class is a can’t-miss in Johannesburg. Jessica Poitevien, having already eagerly run through the South African capital’s hottest museums and tours in the early days of her trips, booked her course hoping that it would be equal parts social and fabulous. She got what she wanted—a day spent getting to know Marobela while exploring the fashion district, learning the basics of sewing, and more. And she left with a one-of-a-kind souvenir.
Depart Marrakech at 9 A.M. one morning for a break from the restlessness of the city. Mustapha is taking you to the Atlas Mountains, and he’s bringing some special companions. Along the route to the Ourika Valley, ditch the motorized vehicles for a camel. On humpback, you will be delivered to a nearby argan oil cooperative for breakfast and a tour before remounting your steed and taking in some startlingly serene views. You’ll be back in the city by 5:30, rejuvenated and relaxed.
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The esteemed Dr. Beach has released his annual list of America’s top ten beaches, and you’ll want to visit all of them this summer—doctors orders.
AirHelp, the online service that files complaints against airlines on behalf of passengers entitled to compensation for air delays or cancellations, knows a thing or two about air travel. Because it’s hard for the average person to understand air passenger rights and pursue a legal claim when they’ve been wronged, AirHelp is always going toe-to-toe with airlines and airports—and reveals once a year which ones that treat their passengers for the better (or worse).
If you want to stay at the best hotel in the United States, head to the French Quarter Inn in Charleston, South Carolina. And if you’re looking for the best bargain hotel stay in the world, it’s in a small town in northern Spain. That’s according to TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards, which just shared the best hotel ratings for multiple categories heading into 2019.
Just as we began to head into a semi-normal feeling holiday season, news of a new coronavirus variant, Omicron, began to dominate headlines worldwide. Should travelers be worried about this new variant? We asked the experts to find out.
The parent and child relationship is a famously complicated one. It’s one of the few in life where the love is often so pure—and the bond so established—that both members expect to continually transition together through the different stages of life. But as children grow and develop their own identity, boundaries are redefined and the foundational rules drummed into us are questioned.
Kalmoesfontein Farm
Germany’s thriving capital has been voted the tenth coolest city in the world thanks to its cutting-edge art scene, wild nightlife, multiculturalism, incredible museums and rebirth into the dynamic cosmopolitan powerhouse it is today. And as each day goes by, Berlin seems to only get cooler.
Life on two wheels is a beautiful thing, and travel on two wheels can be epic. Here are a few of the world's greatest cycle routes to consider for your next big trip.
Everybody knows the Isle of Man, Guernsey, Skye. But what about the other 6000-odd British Isles? Yes, we did say 6000. From the chunky Shetland Islands in Scotland’s far north to the sunny Isles of Scilly slung out from the coast of Cornwall, the British Isles are made up of islands of all shapes and sizes. Pick the right one and you could even have it all to yourself.
As the Antarctic winter draws in at the end of April, Emperor Penguins begin the long march inland to their breeding grounds. There, they mate, before taking turns to insulate the egg while their partner travels up to 80km to fish. Back in the colony the penguins huddle together to protect the eggs from temperatures below -50 degrees celsius; only a small fraction of chicks survive each year.
Among the world’s most dangerous adrenaline sports, cliff diving sees athletes tumble, somersault and twist from insane heights of over 25m. One of the more nerve-jangling challenges can be found at the Blue Lagoon in Wales. This stop on the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series requires divers to launch themselves from a narrow platform into the rocky cove below.
In last week’s #RGchat, we asked our Twitter followers to tell us what ‘wild’ meant to them. We didn't expect to get such a beautiful response.