Travel in city Santa

If you are still making your list and checking it twice, we found a few gift ideas in Santa's workshop that are sure to please you and the lucky recipient.

Choice Privileges points can be useful for stays in expensive destinations, such as New York City or near ski resorts in the winter. The program also offers some unique redemption options. In this story, we'll explore some exciting ways to redeem Choice points.

Undeniably one of the most spectacular and dramatic stretches of coastline in the world, the celebrated Amalfi Coast pulls in millions of visitors from across the globe each year, all of them attracted by a heady, irresistible mix of astonishing scenery, exclusive hotels, superb food, endless expanses of shimmering blue sea, and a frisson of old-world glamour. There’s plenty to see and do, too, with activities ranging from cooking classes and wine tastings to hikes, day trips to Capri and Salerno, and visits further afield to the world-class archaeological sites at Herculaneum and Paestum.

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When my fiancé said he had a few days off from work at the end of May, we quickly planned a trip to Big Bend National Park.

It may seem too soon for talk of Santa, snowmen and holiday spirit, but we're officially more than halfway to the holidays. Disney is unwrapping the details of upcoming winter holiday celebrations at Walt Disney World in Orlando and Disneyland in Anaheim, California. This includes the return of an exciting after-hours party that debuted last year at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Guatemala has a rich edible history that involves Indigenous foodways, colonial invasions, and recent immigrant arrivals. But its culinary culture has long been overlooked on the global stage. In the past decade, though, new fine-dining restaurants, including Flor De Lis, Diacá, and Sublime, have garnered international acclaim with glitzy experiences the country hadn't seen before. Now a fresh generation of chefs is establishing a modern Guatemalan cuisine by extolling native techniques and elevating humble home cooking while incorporating the flavors of various diasporas.

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I’ve watched Palma’s culinary star shoot high in recent years. Mallorca’s capital is quickly becoming one of the hottest cities in the Med for food. Raiding sea, mountains, meadows, farms and orchards, chefs are elevating stunningly fresh island produce to the extraordinary in dishes full of flair and creativity. 

As two Central American titans of tourism, how do you choose between Costa Rica and Panama? Both have incredible landscapes teeming with wildlife, beautiful beaches dotted along both the Pacific and Caribbean coastlines and a vibrant local culture. 

Night trains have been gaining popularity as a less stressful and more sustainable way to travel than by plane.

Set dramatically by the sea and rooted in Moorish mystery, Palma de Mallorca is instant love.

Hollywood is not just a place, it’s a location in the mind of people all over the world. Some years ago, when a British airport clerk glanced at the address on my passport, she said, “Encino! That’s where Clark Gable lived!” Or as the Kinks sang in “Celluloid Heroes,” I wish my life was a non-stop Hollywood movie show, A fantasy world of celluloid villains and heroes, Because celluloid heroes never feel any pain, And celluloid heroes never really die.’

Tivoli Hotels & Resorts expands its Italian presence with the historical Tivoli Palazzo Gaddi Firenze Hotel, set to open in Florence, blending Renaissance elegance with modern luxury.

Hovering just off the coast of Southern California are a string of under-explored islands that offer a peaceful escape from the noise and hubbub of the mainland. If you fancy camping in serene scenery in front of epic sunsets, look no further than California's Channel Islands. 

With its picturesque seascapes, the Mediterranean continues to grow in popularity as a holiday destination, and MSC Cruises has met the demand, offering guests a variety of itineraries that visit multiple cities in the breathtaking region for the ultimate summer holiday, and it’s not too late to book now.

The best Venice advice: spend as much time as possible on the Grand Canal. Most restaurants on this famed stretch of water aren’t going to offer you the culinary highs that the surroundings deserve. And - if you manage to grab a table near the water - the chances are that you’ll be hurried through your meal.

“The Isole Pontine are very special to me. I have been visiting Ventotene and Ponza, the larger two of the six islands, since I was a child, as my family was one of the first to buy property on Ventotene. My mother was born in Rome, and it’s where my parents first met. Even though we lived abroad all our lives, we always returned to Italy to visit relatives. My family’s a bit unusual in that Romans tend to holiday more in Ponza, whereas Ventotene is more Neapolitan.”

The hustle and bustle of Los Angeles can take its toll on Angelenos, most of whom work hard and play even harder. For a large percentage of LA residents wellness is a top priority, and they are willing to try the latest trends in healthy eating and exercising, many of which originate here. When seeking peace and tranquility, Los Angeles residents often flee to destination wellness spas and holistic retreats. The following luxurious west coast retreats are ideal for Angelenos who want to relax and decompress.

“Rimini is my home. I grew up in Cattolica, a nearby village, and I’m incredibly proud of this region of Italy. It’s an often-overlooked part of the country, but there is so much to explore in this area, from the food to the beaches, the culture and, most importantly, the people. There is an easiness to Rimini that makes you feel like a local even when you are just visiting.”