The 9 dirtiest cruise ships in 2024, according to the CDC

Azamara is out with another epic world cruise itinerary — and this one is currently one of the cruise industry's longest.

Last year, open water swimmer Amy Appelhans Gubser became the first person to swim from San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge to the Farallon Islands, a craggy, mostly uninhabited archipelago off the Pacific coast that is known for its frigid, shark-infested waters. The 55-year-old fetal cardiology nurse coordinator from Pacifica, California, completed the 29.6-mile distance in 17 hours, three minutes. “It was so foggy that I only knew when it was daylight because the sky was a lighter gray,” she says.

You may never have heard of Sisal, Mexico, and that’s precisely why it should be your next destination. This hidden hamlet in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula has all the beauty of the country’s popular beach spots, but with the charm and tranquility of a small, undiscovered beach town. While you’re there, a stay at Casa Ingo provides the perfect mix of relaxation and luxury. This gorgeous two-story villa has a boho-chic design reminiscent of Tulum. Its chukum walls (a natural stucco made from the resin of the chukum tree) add a sleek, earthy aesthetic.

Samburu National Reserve, in the arid, northern parts of Kenya, isn’t anywhere near as well-known as the country’s Maasai Mara National Reserve. In fact, it’s among the least-visited of Kenya’s national reserves, parks, and conservancies. While it’s no secret that safari vacations are growing in popularity, it’s still free from the crowds of other parks — which may be why in-the-know travelers are setting their sites on the gorgeous 64-square-mile park. In 2020, the Maasai Mara saw 15 times the number of visitors of Samburu, and Nairobi National Park saw nearly 50 times as many visitors. Even Lake Nakuru National Park sees more visitors.

Jan 2, 2025 • 7 min read

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There's a lot to love about Mexico — the historic cities, the sizzling street tacos, the colorful festivals and the endless art. But undoubtedly, what draws most visitors to Mexico, first and foremost, are its show-stopping beaches. With nearly 6,000 miles of coastline split between the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea and the Sea of Cortez, Mexico serves up a sandy buffet that appeals to everyone. Whether you're a sun-worshipper, a wave-chaser or a beach bum only in it for the tacos and sunsets, there's something here for you.

To T.J. Fixman, the writer of the Netflix movie “Carry-On,” an airport security line is ripe cinematic territory. In the movie, set on Christmas Eve, a Transportation Security Administration officer played by Taron Egerton is extorted by a mysterious terrorist into allowing a suspicious — and very dangerous — bag through security screening. Cue chaos throughout the airport, and later, in an airborne airplane.

As a frequent cruiser, I always book interior cabins. They're often the most economical option, though they aren't identical across cruise lines.

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