How to visit Mexico on a budget

Pan de Muerto (bread of the dead) is a sweet bread central to Dia de Los Muertos traditions. It’s an ofrenda (offering) left at the altars of dead family members whose souls are believed to cross over during Dia de los Muertos, the Nov. 1 and 2 holiday when the veil between the living and the dead is lifted and lost loved ones are celebrated.

The passengers who spill off the boat at Governors Island ferry terminal are already in holiday mode. In the eight minutes it’s taken to make the crossing from Manhattan, any daily preoccupations have been cast off. Sunglasses on, day bags slung over shoulders, they consult the map on the information board and then go their separate ways. 

Mexico is famous for its unique treatment of death – and, by extension, of life.

While Boston is best known for its prestigious universities and wealth of historic landmarks, this iconic New England city is no slouch when it comes to drinking and dining either. Both the Boston cream pie and Parker House roll were invented in the heart of the city, while tourists flock to the surrounding area to dine on New England clam chowder, lobster rolls, and a wealth of other succulent seafood dishes. As you plan your next visit to the Bay State capital, don’t miss out on these vibrant neighborhoods, each one imbued with an incredible array of restaurants and bars to explore.

Some countries, including the United States, have yet to make a full tourism recovery from the pandemic, and lengthy waits for visitor visas are one reason why. Several travel executives have argued that those long waits have hurt the ability to attract visitors.

At first light at Rosewood Baha Mar, arguably one of the most stylish hotels in The Bahamas, the sand is being meticulously raked on the idyllic Cable Beach and, in the kitchens, piles of exotic fruit are being prepared for the countless rum-laced Bahama Mamas which will be served that day: it’s another day in paradise.

Southwest Airlines expanded its schedule for next summer with new routes to the Caribbean, Orlando, Mexico, and more.

While there is a multitude of places to visit in the centre of London, there's another area that should be on every London visitor's list. Not only does Stratford in East London have a wealth of things to see, with many more cultural attractions being developed, but it is also a great value area to stay with modern hotels. It is home to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Westfield Stratford City shopping centre and restaurants serving up food from across the globe, from Thai to Mexican.

The uppermost tip of the Adriatic is a curious mix of cultures, cuisines and architectural styles. Pack lightly and tour the Istrian peninsula, before hopping over to the Venetian lagoon opposite. On a clear day, you can see from one side of the sea to the other. Forgo car hire, it’s more serene to travel by ferry, train and bus – and the occasional taxi out of season.

Once home to a great ancient empire and now a cutting-edge and progressive modern capital, Mexico City has been one of the Americas’ mightiest metropolises since its inception. 

A travel influencer who faced delays on her way to Mexico made a guide explaining how she likes to sleep in airports.

Mezcal gets its own day on Oct. 21. Sipping the agave spirit straight is a fine way to celebrate, but mezcal can also lend a nice, smoky makeover to classic cocktails, including the grapefruit-forward paloma. What we’re getting at? Why not toast to National Mezcal Day with an earthy, smoky cocktail?