Magical Megève: Why This French Mountain Destination Should Be On Your Winter Travel List

I just wrote about a game changing new golf resort that debuted on Barbados last month, and for travelers looking for new and different options for warm weather getaways this winter–whether they play golf or not–I’ve got an interesting one.

Cold weather can throw a wrinkle into packing plans when it comes to what to wear on flights this winter. With airlines already cracking down on carry-on bags, adding puffy or bulky coats and extra layers to your repertoire can make packing for your next trip more complex than usual. And if weather at your destination is warmer than where you started, now you have another style of clothes to carry.

The Caribbean island of Grenada is called Spice Isle. With its lush and fertile greenery, there is ample opportunity for hikes and chocolate tours, but it’s what lies beneath the ocean’s surface that offers an experience like none other: the Molinière Underwater Sculpture Park.

It’s now cheaper and more convenient to hit the slopes this ski season at a popular Colorado resort.  Amtrak announced the return of the Amtrak Winter Park Express, which provides seasonal service between Denver's Union Station (DEN) and the based of Winter Park Resort in Winter Park, Colorado. «This 'ski train' is another example of Amtrak's commitment to enhancing the travel experience for riders across the country, bringing travelers to exciting destinations safety, affordably, and sustainably,» Eliot Hamlisch, Amtrak's CMO, said in a statement obtained by Travel + Leisure. Ski enthusiasts looking to utilize the special route will have a choice of 40 round trips this ski season. The train will operate every weekend (on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays) from Jan. 12, 2024 through March 31, 2024. There will be special routes on holidays such as service on Jan. 15, 2024 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) and Feb. 19, 2024 (Presidents’ Day). The train will also operate on two Thursdays: March 14, 2024, and March 21, 2024. (Travelers should visit amtrak.com for the most current schedule and updates.) A one-way trip, which takes approximately two hours, departs Denver at 7:00 am and leaves Winter Park Resort at 4:30 pm local time. This means skiers can maximize their time on the slopes. Families can save money as children aged two to 12 are eligible for 50 percent off tickets. There are additional discounts for senior citizens and members of the military.  Passengers also have the opportunity to carry on their skis, and the trains have special storage areas on board. 

A sweeping storm system is impacting much of the United States on this, the final day of the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel weekend. Nearly 14 million people found themselves under various winter weather alerts on Sunday, according to The New York Times.

In August 1944, the coastal Breton city of Saint-Malo was nearly wiped off the map. The opening scene of the Netflix limited series All the Light We Cannot See conjures the ferocity of the battle: an American squadron traverses the English Channel in darkness, dodges anti-aircraft fire, then releases its bombs on the Nazi-occupied French port.

A gale is blowing, snow slamming horizontally against the windows as skiers mill around clutching steaming coffee, waiting for a weather window. But these aren’t just any skiers, they’re the best in the world at freeriding (skiing over ungroomed terrain), gathered in Verbier for the final of the Freeride World Tour (FWT) on one of the world’s most challenging faces. 

From smart locks to portable power strips, here’s our guide to ensuring your winter travels are not only adventurous but also tech-savvy.

Vacation season is upon us; however, this year is so different from other years, the result of the Coronavirus means we have to be choosy, and therefore only the best will do.

Bustling, diverse and surprising: such is Paris!

Switzerland is a perfect winter destination, with the snowy Alps hosting some of the world's best skiing in cozy little towns.

Germany’s Free State of Bavaria is famous for the stunning countryside, culture, history, pristine forests, clean air, beautiful lakes, high mountains, and of course, medieval castles. There are charming hotels and restaurants to choose from in each town and village welcoming you with laid back Bavarian hospitality. If you are visiting Munich, Bavaria’s capital and biggest city, be sure to extend your trip for a few days and experience a fairytale adventure in nature fit for a queen or king. Here are a few must-do experiences and attractions while in Germany.