The Best Winter Skincare Products to Travel With, According to Dermatologists

While winter days at home may mean cozying up by the fireplace or under the covers in your comfiest pair of sweats, winter vacations will likely make you more inclined to spend time outdoors, whether that means whipping down ski slopes, sitting under a heat lamp at après ski, or walking around a new town square. As such, you'll want to make sure your winter clothing and accessories are up to snuff.

As Valentine's Day approaches, the air is not just filled with love but also the anticipation of the perfect gift for those bitten by the travel bug. If your significant other dreams in hues of wanderlust, then you're in the right place. This curated guide that celebrates love through the lens of travel, features the best red and pink travel accessories that are as practical as they are passionate.

An explosion of colorful, engaging painting shows provide a welcome antidote to the short days and general lack of sunshine that can make winter in London a tad dreary. Here are six essential art exhibitions to visit over the next month.

The magnificent light shows, Aurora Australis and Aurora Borealis, are atmospheric phenomenon found near the north and south poles. Unlike the Northern Lights, the Southern Lights are a little more inaccessible and where you choose to view them might depend on how adventurous you're feeling—but the rewards might be far greater.

This is an as-told-to story based on a conversation with David Purcell, 78, a retired attorney. It has been edited for length and clarity. Purcell was among the dozens of people who signed up for a three-year cruise with Life at Sea — an around-the-world journey that was canceled two weeks before its departure. He and 77 other would-be passengers who have not received refunds are asking the US Attorney in Southern Florida to open a criminal fraud investigation into Miray Cruises, the parent company of Life at Sea.

Today, there are lots of ways to see the world in one go. Self-serving, globe-traversing plane tickets where you pick your stops along the way and stay in each as long as you want. Months-long cruises that ply well-trodden coastlines of countries both massive and miniscule. Few, however, promise to be as extraordinary, informative and indulgent as the White Desert World tour, just announced for departure in January 2025 (for those with very deep pockets).

Bern has been rated the most liveable city in Europe again, according to one expert ranking.

If you're ever wondering aloud where the hottest mid-winter celebrations take place, those in-the-know might quietly respond, “St. Barts.” The island's luxe air of mystery and remoteness are part of what makes it a seasonal staple for jet setters and superyachts as they follow the sun to the Caribbean in winter. The festivities rage on until the St. Barths Bucket Regatta in mid-March, but what most visitors don’t realize is that the island is practically a year-round one, since the only time hotels typically shut is at the height of hurricane season (late summer).

Thanks to their sleeveless design and ability to be layered under coats or worn as your only piece of outerwear when temperatures allow, it’s no surprise that vests are among the most versatile of wardrobe staples. And although they’ve never really gone out of style, they’ve gained popularity in recent years—some may recognize these as the unofficial uniform of the “finance bro” (see: the viral @MidtownUniform Instagram page). However, fleece is far from the only option on the market; the best vests come in a wide array of colors, prices, sizes, materials, and silhouettes to suit every style and subsequently cater to a variety of wants, needs, and climates. Those facing especially cold weather may opt for an insulated puffer vest with an ultra-warm material like cashmere or down with a longer silhouette to protect the legs. For spring, fall, or milder winters, a thinner, less bulky option worn over a T-shirt or sweater might make more sense.

A new year always brings plenty of lists from travel experts and influencers predicting the most popular destinations for the next 12 months. But what countries does AI think will lure the crowds in 2024?

Despite traveling fairly frequently, I've never been away from home for Christmas.

Antarctica21 has announced the opening of its new private members club, Explorers House, in Punta Arenas, a port town south of Chilean Patagonia at the gateway to Antarctica.