Sean Pavone travel tips

I recently spent four days in Savannah, Georgia, a city known for its scenic riverfront, haunted buildings, and "Forrest Gump" filming locations. 

In its 25th year of judging airports based on passenger surveys, the aviation ranking website Stytrax revealed on Thursday the world's best airports for 2024.

International travel is almost back to pre-pandemic levels, according to the just-released list of the world's busiest airports in 2023.

Pristine sandy beaches, red-roofed vacation homes, and French influence attract travelers to Gustavia, a town on the Caribbean island of Saint Barthélemy.

Autumn (or Fall) in New England is a breathtaking and beautiful season: the billions of leaves change from green to a rainbow of browns, reds, oranges and yellows across the fields and forests of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. At this time of year the air is cool and crisp, making it perfect for walking or cycling; the wildlife is abundant, with thousands of birds and wild moose to spot; and you can find top lobster in Maine to accompany the wine trail in Connecticut.

Often overshadowed by nearby Kyoto and Osaka, Kobe gets the chance to shine this autumn when it plays host to three of the Home Nations at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Here’s everything you need to know about this cosmopolitan city and the top things to do in Kobe, Japan.

With a reputation for expensive hotels, Japan is the perfect place to try a homestay. There’s no better way to experience the real Japan than with a stay with friendly locals who can help you explore areas that tourists often never get to see – not to mention cook you a traditional meal and help you with the local lingo.

With so many things to see and do, vast metropolises to negotiate and some complex cultural customs to get to grips with, Japan is often viewed as a difficult destination for families. But it shouldn’t be. Here, we address the main questions parents have when planning a trip to this captivating country. Read on. And then go!

New Orleans has always been a popular vacation destination, but in recent years the city has reached a whole new level with record visitation and a modern-day influx of trendy new hotels. What're more, the city continues to boast one of the strongest food, drink and music scenes in America.

Ishikawa Prefecture is situated on the Sea of Japan on the main island on Honshu. It’s an area of staggering scenic beauty, making this the perfect destination for an action-packed outdoor holiday. Ishikawa nature highlights range from remote wilderness areas on the Noto Peninsula to manicured Kenrokuen Garden, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan. What follows is the definitive outdoor adventure guide for Ishikawa.

Ishikawa is one of the country’s most enchanting prefectures. Its scenic location – fringing the Sea of Japan on Honshu’s northern coast – is matched by a long history, stretching back to days ruled by the Kaga clan. Over the centuries, Ishikawa has developed into an important centre for a range of creative arts, and you’re just as likely to find yourself marvelling at fine ceramics and lacquerware as sparkling ocean views. Here, Rough Guides brings you the definitive Ishikawa travel guide.

It took forty thousand construction workers a decade to build one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, Itaipu Dam. At almost 200m tall, ten times as heavy and eighteen times the size of Hoover Dam, it’s the world’s largest operating hydroelectric facility in terms of annual energy generation (though the Three Gorges Dam beats it in terms of capacity).

Shanghai is actually is sinking beneath the weight of its buildings at a rate around 1.5cm a year. That aside, the skyline of China’s economic powerhouse is nothing short of spectacular. Cocktail bars in The Bund’s colonial mansions offer some of the best vantage points for admiring Pudong’s hyper-modern cityscape.

Travelling by train in the USA is an excellent way to see vast swathes of this vast country, especially if you're on a budget. While the USA's national rail operator Amtrak won’t get you everywhere, it's pretty darn extensive, with thirty routes throughout travelling to over 500 destinations across 46 states. What's more, travelling in the USA by train offers the exhilaration of seeing incredible landscapes zoom by, with tasty slices of Americana served up when you slow through quirky little towns. There’s also no better way to meet (or people watch) the huge range of locals who'll hop on and off during your journey. Tempted? Then read on for our 16 tips for travelling by train in the USA, covering everything from what to know before travelling to the USA for a railroad adventure, to practical booking advice — all of them top tips for USA train travel.

If you want to know where to stay in Lisbon take a look at our district by district accommodation guide and don't forget the real bargains are found off-season. Lisbon is busiest from June to September so prices are always highest during summer. The information in this article is taken from The Rough Guide to Portugal, your essential guide for visiting Portugal.

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