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For many travelers, Bergen is often nothing more than a convenient stopover on the way to Norway’s famous fjords. However, this ancient coastal city is an unassuming treasure that’s packed with history, culture, cuisine and captivating neighbourhoods that won’t fail to charm. Here are 10 of the best things to do in the beguiling city of Bergen.

Halloween marks the beginning of the holiday season in New York City, and festivities are already in full force. Bryant Park’s Winter Village and its accompanying skating rink opened on October 27, the rink at Rockefeller Center is already spinning with skaters, and the Radio City Rockettes will kick off their 2023 production in just a few weeks.

In our A Total Trip series, writers document what they spent on a recent getaway. In this edition, writer Conall Molloy, shows us what he spent on a culturally-rich weekend in Florence.

Life refected art at the weekend when a Barcelona museum opened its doors to nudists. Wearing nothing but shoes, they were treated to a tour of photographs of statues of naked warriors.

So much of travel marketing focuses on the transactional, with tons of airtime and budget given to selling hotels and other classic travel products. Yet a mammoth survey of 18,000 travelers underscores how experiences are rising in importance.

Sat on a hilltop on the east end of Bermuda overlooking paddling kayakers at Castle Harbour and the turquoise waters of Harrington Sound to the west, Rosewood Bermuda is a romantic fairy-tale-esque hotel set on a 250-acre estate. It is home to a championship-level par-70 golf course, four swimming pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a full-service Sense Spa, four tennis courts, a junior golf and tennis academy for kids, and a private pink sand beach. Its 92 rooms and suites are some of the biggest on the island (a minimum of 500 square feet), boasting plush four-poster beds, deep soaking tubs, and sweeping balconies with Atlantic views – some even come with private poolside cabanas. There are also three restaurants to choose from – Sul Verde serves southern Italian delicacies, while the open-air Beach Club offers seafood and delicate French-style dishes. The Island Brasserie is Rosewood Bermuda's elegant formal dining restaurant, a classic steakhouse draped in murals of 19th-century seaports, where you can chew choice cuts from around the globe. Just off the lobby, the Conservatory Bar & Lounge serves traditional afternoon tea and gin tasting in the evenings, surrounded by twin fireplaces and walls of climbing ivy. While Tucker's Bar is home to weekly rum tastings where you can sample their exclusive blended rum, curated by Bacardi's master distillers, or taste Bermuda favorites from the Dark & Stormy to the Rum Swizzle.

When Sophie Calle was six years old, her father framed a drawing she made. Her grandmother responded enthusiastically, declaring that there appeared to be “a Picasso in the family”.

The passengers who spill off the boat at Governors Island ferry terminal are already in holiday mode. In the eight minutes it’s taken to make the crossing from Manhattan, any daily preoccupations have been cast off. Sunglasses on, day bags slung over shoulders, they consult the map on the information board and then go their separate ways. 

To enter the town of Pomfret, located in the US state of Vermont, is to be instantly struck by its bucolic beauty. From the north, Howe Hill Road winds downhill in a series of gentle curves, each sweep revealing verdant farm fields dotted with sheep, or swaths of forest in which the red and orange autumn leaves cling to boughs. At one home, a tree heavy with apples bends over a meticulously maintained stone wall, its slate top filled with decaying fruit. 

Not all Buddhist temples are Zen-like experiences with manicured gardens and meditative art. In countries like Thailand and Singapore, travelers can visit Buddhist “hell parks.” Once used to warn parishioners about the punishments that awaited them after a life of sin, hell gardens are now more like B-movie horror theme parks.

Omega Mart, a giant grocery store in Las Vegas, attracted more than 1 million people in its first year of opening — but it doesn't actually sell food.

While Boston is best known for its prestigious universities and wealth of historic landmarks, this iconic New England city is no slouch when it comes to drinking and dining either. Both the Boston cream pie and Parker House roll were invented in the heart of the city, while tourists flock to the surrounding area to dine on New England clam chowder, lobster rolls, and a wealth of other succulent seafood dishes. As you plan your next visit to the Bay State capital, don’t miss out on these vibrant neighborhoods, each one imbued with an incredible array of restaurants and bars to explore.

When I first booked a stay in the mountain town of Canmore, Alberta, I planned to use it as a jumping-off point for my adventures in Banff National Park. However, I didn't expect to leave wishing I'd had more time to explore this beautifully sited town at the heart of the Canadian Rockies.

Three small European cities you may never have heard of will soon come under the cultural spotlight as Europe’s latest Capitals of Culture.

If you’ve traveled through Denver International Airport recently, you may have noticed some peculiar construction signs. Instead of the standard “pardon our dust” messaging, the airport openly flaunts its conspiracy theories, playfully referencing illuminati headquarters, lizard people's lairs, and the underground tunnels that some believe are reserved for the world’s elite in the event of an apocalypse.

At first light at Rosewood Baha Mar, arguably one of the most stylish hotels in The Bahamas, the sand is being meticulously raked on the idyllic Cable Beach and, in the kitchens, piles of exotic fruit are being prepared for the countless rum-laced Bahama Mamas which will be served that day: it’s another day in paradise.

Chicago is a place of culture, history, and artistic expression. This vibrant metropolis is home to a flourishing art scene, with numerous museums and galleries offering a diverse array of exhibitions and events. From exploring the works of Black American writers in the American Writers Museum to delving into the revolutionary art of Camille Claudel, and from celebrating the legacy of Pablo Picasso to witnessing the fascinating world of the Jewish deli, Chicago's art world is alive and thriving. Here is a closer look at the latest happenings in Chicago's art scene.

When Regent Seven Seas Grandeur sets sail in November 2023, an impressive multimillion-dollar contemporary art collection with 1,600 works will offer guests a bespoke experience, akin to that of cruising on a floating museum.

Flying in for a few nights at a splendid luxury lodge is a marvelous way to see the remote corners of beautiful Botswana, but to truly enjoy this country’s monumentally wild spirit, it’s all about taking to the open road.

I've lived in Philadelphia my whole life, so I've watched plenty of tourists come and go. 

For a horse girl like me, the mere mention of the opportunity to immerse myself in all things equine will have me pulling on my boots before you can say giddy up. I thought I was familiar with the “horse countries” around the nation, but one somehow escaped me – Thoroughbred Country, South Carolina.