I made packing mistakes on an 8-day safari in Tanzania. Here's what I'm glad I brought — and what I'd do differently next time.

When a film’s as massive and world-conquering as The Lion King, it’s only a matter of time before someone thinks “Let’s do another one…” In Mufasa: The Lion King, Mufasa, King of the Pride Lands and father of Simba from the original, gets his own origin story. Orphaned, lost, and alone after a flood kills his family and carries him away from his homeland, the young Mufasa is rescued by a friendly lion cub called Taka (who later becomes Scar), the heir to a royal bloodline, who always wanted a brother. Adventure ensues.

Dec 16, 2024 • 14 min read

The moment the bush plane touched the runway at the Sasakwa Airstrip in Tanzania, I knew the safari experience at Singita Sabora Tented Camp would be different.

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Set high in the French Alps just minutes from the Swiss border, Lake Annecy is a prime destination in both summer and winter for European vacationers—but it's often overlooked (or simply unknown) by many Americans in favor of nearby ski (and après) meccas Chamonix, Grenoble, or Geneva. The lake's northern shore includes the city of Annecy, a bustling mini-metropolis full of high-end boutiques and dining, museums, and attractions—and through its medieval Old Town runs a series of mountain-water-fed canals, which are home to flocks of stunning white swans and lend the city its reputation as the Venice of France.

Ireland has many claims to fame, but put them all together, and you’re still nowhere near a complete picture of what makes the country what it is. The best way to get to know Ireland is to go there. Dublin is a good place to start, but remember, it’s just the start. If you only have a week, pair a few days in the capital city with an extended excursion to southwestern Ireland, notably County Kerry. Between the two, you’ll get to see a bit of both coasts, experiencing everything from museum visits and historic hotel stays to nature escapes and evenings in the pub — all the while sampling as many local specialties as you can find (and trust me, there’s a lot).

The North Shore of Oʻahu is only 33 miles from Honolulu as the crow flies, but it feels like a world away from Waikīkī. Locals call it “the country” whereas the South Shore is known as “the town.” That’s for good reason. Over 30 world-renowned surf breaks, including the Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach, are scattered along a swath of coastline dubbed the Seven Mile Miracle.

Traveling with kids is the stuff of legend—or nightmares—depending on who you ask. The stories we bring home can be hilarious, sweet, or horrendous (sometimes all of the above).

The best trips are often a result of well-planned itineraries tailored to your tastes.

Alaska Airlines has started selling an $89 electronic permanent bag tag.