Learning Peru's Hidden History, From the Cloud Forests of Amazonas to the Volcanic City of Arequipa

Starting January, 2024, the super-popular program of “selling” residence permits to wealthy foreign investors, better known as ‘Golden Visas’, will come to an end in the Netherlands.

World Animal Protection and World Cetacean Alliance have launched a new global program, working in coalition with responsible travel businesses and wildlife charities, to forever change the way people view and understand wildlife.

What makes a good city is subjective but a good indication that a place might be worth visiting is when it's voted for by thousands of people. Both Time Out and CN Traveler recently conducted a poll of the coolest neighborhoods/best cities in the world right now and thousands of people can't be wrong.

Think ‘historic American cities’, and the likes of New Orleans and Boston may come to mind more readily than Los Angeles. But at the core of this sprawling metropolis lies a quiet square lined with Spanish colonial buildings. Exploring this area is the first step to discovering the often-overlooked Hispanic heritage of the city, dating back more than 200 years and refreshed with changing art, music and food trends.

Located roughly halfway between Paris and Amsterdam, the city of Brussels is often overlooked in favor of those two European tourism heavyweights. But Brussels has much to offer in its own right, and is a terrific base from which to explore some of Belgium’s most beautiful cities. During my recent visit to the unofficial capital of Europe, I had the pleasure of staying at the historic and charming Hotel Amigo, a member of the Rocco Forte family of hotels and The Leading Hotels of the World.

Fondly referred to as 'The Rock', the limestone monolith that dominates Gibraltar is a fascinating geological feature marking the entrance to the Mediterranean, but its cultural significance is just as intriguing. A British Overseas Territory, Gibraltar is a slice of Britain bathed in the warmth of Southern Europe.

The World's 50 Best Bars have just been announced—and you can consider this your official bucket list of exceptional drinking dens around the world.

In hospitality, timing is everything. There has been an undeniable hotel boom over the last two years, mostly of pandemic-delayed projects that finally came to fruition. This fall, however, it feels like things are slowing down—in a good way. The openings that we’re most excited about these days feel less like catch up and more like highly specific, precious moments: the Pacific Northwest’s first Ritz-Carlton, an Old Hollywood icon reborn, and a monumental New York City opening. Each feels special in its own way, and exactly like the kind of place we want to lay our heads this season. Here, the most exciting fall hotel openings of 2023.

Dublin restaurants have long been overshadowed by the city's thriving nightlife scene. Millions of tourists descend on the Republic of Ireland's capital each year—and the trend is set to continue, thanks to a sweep of fabulous new hotels in Dublin catering to every type of traveler alongside lots of exciting things to do. Many arrive in search of the perfectly-pulled pint of Guinness, and visits to Temple Bar are, more often than not, obligatory. However, those in search of a tastebud-tickling weekend break are being increasingly rewarded by the new flavors on offer here—contemporary Indian restaurants, fragrant tapas places, and Neapolitan havens now sit alongside the ever-popular Dublin pubs. To help you plan your trip, we pulled our favorite Dublin restaurants across the city right now to grab an indulgent bite to eat.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nicole Cueto, a 40-year-old who has traveled to 47 countries. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

"You're doing what?" my friends asked. I had just told them I was flying across the world to see Renzo. "Yes, for a third date," I replied.

Dublin restaurants have long been overshadowed by the city's thriving nightlife scene. Millions of tourists descend on the Republic of Ireland's capital each year—and the trend is set to continue, thanks to a sweep of fabulous new hotels in Dublin catering to every type of traveler alongside lots of exciting things to do. Many arrive in search of the perfectly-pulled pint of Guinness, and visits to Temple Bar are, more often than not, obligatory. However, those in search of a tastebud-tickling weekend break are being increasingly rewarded by the new flavors on offer here—contemporary Indian restaurants, fragrant tapas places, and Neapolitan havens now sit alongside the ever-popular Dublin pubs. To help you plan your trip, we pulled our favorite Dublin restaurants across the city right now to grab an indulgent bite to eat.