A Barefoot, Botanical Retreat at the Coppola Hideaways in Belize

Nov 27, 2024 • 10 min read

Life in Singapore, a small island state in Southeast Asia that's just slightly smaller than New York City, can get claustrophobic.

If you were looking to this list to help you narrow down your options for the best places to go in Africa in 2025, we’re going to apologize right now: Given the abundance of thrilling new openings to choose from, chances are, when you finish reading, your travel wish list will be longer than ever. But before you blow your budget entirely, a good place to start could be figuring out your “why”—what is it that excites you most about your next trip, and why do you travel?

Whenever we get asked the question, Where should I go in Central or South America?, it’s hard to answer in a hurry. Sure, there are some common threads that tie the region together. From Belize to Chile, a fascinating blend of Indigenous, European colonizer, and more recent immigrant cultures shape everything from cuisine to architecture. There’s a vibrancy, too, an unapologetic joy in both everyday life and special celebrations, that many visitors can’t help but feel drawn to. Beyond that, however, so much of what defines the best places to visit in Central or South America is personal. What do you want out of this rich and varied swath of land?

Frontier Airlines, a discount carrier based in Denver, recently announced 16 new routes spread across international and domestic destinations, including Antigua, Las Vegas, and Orlando. Best of all, the airline is celebrating the new routes by offering introductory fares as low as $19. The airline will begin weekly service to Antigua and Barbuda from San Juan, Puerto Rico on February 15, 2025.

This essay is the final installment in a series about traveling after confinement. Read more stories here.

From lush forests to scenic seaside drives and iconic skylines, the US has something for every type of traveler.

At TPG, we're all about figuring out how to get the most out of our travel experiences while spending less money. For nearly 20 years, I've refined the art of hunting for cruise deals. That's why I was intrigued to learn about Norwegian Cruise Line's new More At Sea cruising package, which adds valuable perks to your cruise. It also doesn't hurt that the More At Sea cruising package is stackable with NCL's Black Friday deal. Score!

With the announcement that airlines are now required to refund travelers in full if a flight is delayed or canceled, we can relax a little about fighting for compensation, but why not try to avoid the hassle completely? Sitting waiting in a lounge or on the tarmac is mind-numbingly dull, not to mention frustrating, and at some airports, this is happening a little too often for anyone’s liking — here’s looking at you, LaGuardia. A recent study by Upgraded Points highlights which US airports have the most significant wait times, from extended flight delays to lengthy taxi-out times. And although it’s not always easy to avoid airports with a bad reputation, at least we know to grab another book on the way out the door.

Life in Tahiti for Vaimiti Teiefitu resembles most people's travel daydreams: clear blue skies, palm trees at every turn, and graceful rides on a lavender longboard atop the cerulean waves of the South Pacific. In 2023 she began traveling to host surf retreats, first in Morocco and then Indonesia (she'll be in Sri Lanka in January 2025), but nothing compares to home. When asked for her advice on how to best visit Tahiti, which hosted the Olympic surfing events this past summer, Teiefitu laughs and says, “There's no wrong way to visit Tahiti, except maybe staying in your hotel. That's the biggest mistake you can make.” Below, she shares her favorite places on the island: where to get in the water, refuel after a surf session, and unwind at day's end. Stitch them together for the perfect day (or three) in Tahiti.

Nov 11, 2024 • 9 min read

In many places, tourism is one of the most powerful economic drivers, so it's unsurprising that many destinations prioritize bringing in tourist dollars at all costs, regardless of the effect on local communities and ecosystems. However, much more good can come of a place prioritizing the environment and its people and making connection with them core to the experience for visitors.