I ski in Aspen at the same time every year. I've found the perfect travel dates to make trips cheaper and more fun.

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Colombia has blossomed into a popular tourist destination — in 2023, the South American country welcomed 5.9 million international visitors, a 24.3% increase from the year prior.

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Cruise ships don't always have a squeaky-clean reputation for being ultra-clean. After all, there's a reason they've been infamously dubbed "floating Petri dishes."

While on assignment this year in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador for The New York Times, my attention turned to big game — moose, that is.

It may seem like the holiday season is still a while away, but thinking about your travel plans now could save you money.

Women travelers are a dominant force in the travel industry, and their influence is far-reaching: 82% of all travel decisions are made by women, whether it’s choosing the destination, booking accommodations, or deciding on tours and activities.

Skiing has long had a reputation as a sport for the wealthy. Since its introduction to North America in the early 20th century, it's typically been reserved for those who can afford to take time off from work to spend exorbitant amounts of money traveling to far-flung destinations like Colorado, Idaho and New England.

Winter weather in Western Colorado can be fickle—except on Aspen Highlands mountain, where every day at noon and two there's a 100 percent chance of Champagne showers. During my first (and only) visit to the famously hedonistic high-altitude Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro, it took mere minutes for the man next to me to climb up on his table, put on his Gucci goggles, pull off his shirt, and begin spraying Veuve Clicquot across the room, eliciting cheers and an impromptu dance party.

"Oh man, it's my husky out there crying, sorry," a woman said as she stepped into Kemo Sabe, a luxury Western apparel store in Jackson, Wyoming. "I'm going to have to buy a hat in here. This is so cool."

It's official: Another Perfect Day is on the way.

This year, it felt like everyone I knew was visiting Portugal — which makes sense, considering the country saw a record-breaking number of tourists between January and June.