Things to know before traveling to Cappadocia

I've been a flight attendant for almost 10 years, so I've encountered plenty of misconceptions about this career.

Bigger than the US state of Rhode Island and large enough to influence the weather, Grand Canyon National Park can be overwhelming for first-time visitors.

If you want to holiday in Italy like a true Italian, then head down to Puglia.

Yosemite, established in 1864, is a superstar of the National Park System for good reason. A visit, whether you stay in well-connected Yosemite Valley or head out into the vast wilderness, is a humbling experience. 

Around an hour's drive from Miami on Florida's southern tip, Everglades National Park offers 1.5 million acres of natural wonder. Covering an area the size of Rhode Island, this complex and vital ecosystem of wetlands, swamps, mangroves and forests is North America's biggest protected sub-tropical wilderness reserve.

A lifetime of living in Ireland has given me some insight into the vagaries of my home country, beginning with the number one rule: never assume anything. This is a country that delights in confounding even your most comfortable expectations about pretty much everything, from the weather to the quality of the wifi.

The new routes, introduced by British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and Vueling, will provide travellers with direct access to captivating destinations across the globe, reaffirming Heathrow’s status as a premier gateway to the world. Ancient Roman mosaics, glittering golden beaches and mouth watering culinary delights await Heathrow passengers this summer.

Washington, DC, is surprisingly easy to navigate – this is, after all, America's first planned city, laid out according to a grid system and intentionally filled with leafy parks and town squares. That said, a little pre-trip planning goes a long way here, especially if you're hoping to check out its museums and government buildings, many of which have strict rules.

It's not often that we think of how polluted somewhere is when we plan our travels—but data in the 2023 World Air Quality report by IQAir reveals that the air quality of some common holiday destinations might make us rethink.

Looking for a springtime pick-me-up? These free travel contests, giveaways and sweepstakes could be just the ticket to have you winging to far-flung getaways with just a little luck. From big-ticket prices from famous hospitality brands to short weekend trips closer to home, these are some of the top competitions worth considering.

Ferries and resorts fill up during summer when crowds reach Sardinia to make the most of its dreamy coastline. But turquoise waters are just part of the allure. Ancient traditions blend with diverse landscapes on Italy’s second island, where stretches of fine sand and soaring cliffs surround a mountainous interior covered in Mediterranean scrub.

Chef José Andres is a busy man. Aside from overseeing over two dozen restaurants and releasing his Longer Tables podcast and Substack, this month alone he is releasing a new cookbook—Zaytinya: Delicious Mediterranean Dishes from Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon—and debuting a new show on Prime, Dinner Party Diaries with José Andrés. When he chats with Condé Nast Traveler, it’s between calls as the founder of his nonprofit, World Central Kitchen, which is currently fighting to deliver food and aid to Gaza. It’s understandable, then, that his idea of a vacation has changed as he’s gotten older (and his empire larger).