The final stretch of winter is always the hardest, making it the most strategic time to take a vacation. If you’re burnt out and craving a change of scenery, a winter escape can work wonders, replenishing the mind, body and soul. Best of all, a late-winter getaway means Spring is on the horizon upon your return. Whether your ideal vacation is wandering the museums and shops of an enchanting European city, glamping with elephants on an African safari, or simply sun-bathing on the beach, the below trip ideas make for a dreamy getaway.
If you’re seeking an otherworldly escape, look no further than a Micato safari. This luxury safari outfitter is repeatedly named the world’s best for their exceptional service and one-of-a-kind itineraries. Founded by native Kenyans who live in Africa, Micato knows the best lodges and reserves for optimal wildlife viewing and are experts in crafting the ideal itinerary based on your needs. On a Micato Safari you have a designated guide for the entirety of your trip, access to a 24-hour concierge service, and all tips, meals, drinks and internal flights are covered, meaning you can travel with ease and truly enjoy what you’re there to do: immerse yourself in the wildlife.
They offer a wide range of safaris—including options for a custom, private itinerary—in eight countries across South and East Africa. More interested in people than animals? Micato also offers bespoke itineraries in India, as the founding family lived in Goa before migrating to Kenya.
Set in the verdant jungle in the heart of the Riviera Maya, this 620-acre resort is an ecological paradise. What sets it apart from the many resorts in the region is its location on a freshwater lagoon connected by a network of canals. The on-water experience immersed in the lush jungle evokes a sense of tranquility that is hard to find on the nearby crowded beaches of Playa del Carmen. Instead, here you’ll find a pristine white sand beach, accessible from your beachfront suite (complete with a private plunge pool and outdoor shower).
But it’s not all relaxing beach time here (if you don’t want it to be), the resort also boasts a Greg Norman championship golf course, eight dining concepts, a shopping complex modeled after the typical construction of a traditional Mexican town, and a diving school for exploring the world’s second largest barrier reef. New wellness experiences take inspiration from traditional Mayan rituals like a shaman-led experience in the Temazcal (sweat lodge), a copal and cacao gratitude ceremony and body treatments that incorporate local ingredients at the spa.
A short speedboat ride away from the crowds of Phuket lies an oasis set on the Eastern tip of Koh Yao Yai island. Rising from the jungle over the
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The Maldives is renowned as a luxurious, fly-and-flop destination. Located 500 km from the southern tip of India and Sri Lanka, it's a serene string of 1,190 low-lying coral islands scattered across the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean. Here, you'll find white, sun-kissed beaches and warm, azure blue lagoons studded with colourful corals that are home to exotic marine life.
JetBlue Vacations is inviting travelers to save up to $300 and score special perks when they book through its Insider Experience program this spring.The program connects customers with a specially trained team of local Insiders throughout their stay at no extra charge and comes standard with flight and hotel packages to a handful of popular destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean.
Any visit to Bangkok presents an overwhelming selection of activities for visitors, from dining and shopping to spas and temples—but sitting in traffic should not be one of them. There are numerous ways to experience the Thai culture—this is a two-day itinerary that includes the famed floating markets, cocktail classes, Michelin-starred dining, where to find Thai wines, and swanky hotel digs with rooftop pool—all without the traffic.
Solo travel is becoming ever more popular in 2024 and the right destination can make a vacation alone become the experience of a lifetime. Europe is the ideal place to try out a journey on your own thanks to safe and reliable rail networks, walkable town centers and plenty of group accommodation where you can make friends.
Hilton is poised for another breakthrough year in the region with 2024 expected to bring first in market openings across multiple brands, including the highly anticipated Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Cacique and Zemi Miches All‑Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton .
Playa del Carmen all-inclusive resort unveils additional nature and family-focused accommodations as part of an ongoing $20 Million Renovation Project.
Located in Florida's panhandle on its western border, you’ll find the relaxed coastal city of Pensacola. With miles of protected shoreline, the city's picture-perfect beaches are not only a joy to discover, but also considerably quieter than most in the state. Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key are home to sparkling white beaches, mesmerising wildlife and endless unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico. From spotting sea turtles to riding waves, discover what these waterfronts have to offer.
The luxury hotel brand Rocco Forte Hotels recently combined its world-class hospitality with sustainable slow travel to create a modern-day “Grand Tour” of European cities by rail. The scenic vacation train package connects two of the most romantic cities in Europe: Edinburgh, Scotland, and Palermo, Sicily. It’s designed to let travelers indulge in an inter-rail experience while taking a deep dive into local cultural experiences at each stop.
Massachusetts may measure in at just 27,363 square kilometers, but what this historic state lacks in size it certainly makes up for in biodiversity. From the craggy peaks of the Berkshires to the tip of Provincetown, classic New England fauna can all be found in abundance across the commonwealth—but when it comes to winter birdwatching in particular, it’s best to head east. Carved eons ago by moving glaciers, Cape Cod serves as a top summer vacation destination, while the dead of winter brings ample opportunity for birdwatchers hoping to lengthen their life list. With winter in its final throes, don’t miss out on the last few weeks of cold-weather birding across this stunning Bay State region.