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Ah, Christmas in London… the John Lewis Christmas advert, Tesco’s stuffing sandwich meal deals and—more importantly—the sweet sounds of Mariah Carey are some telltale signs the festive season has officially begun. And just like how Cinderella’s carriage turns into a pumpkin at midnight, come November 1, London transforms into a magical hub of yuletide joy. Streets twinkle under the Christmas lights, hotels, and shops are in full-on festive mode and carols ring out in the capital.

As a progressive metropolis that regularly tops rankings of the world’s most livable cities, you might expect Melbourne to be a breeze to navigate – and you wouldn’t be wrong.

The year-end holiday travel season is here, and if you’re skipping the airport and hitting the highway for your family gatherings, both Google Maps and Apple’s Maps have apps that can help save you time and money. Sure, online map navigation has been around for years, but if you haven’t used the apps for the long haul lately, both companies have recently improved their tools for modern road-trip concerns — like finding electric-vehicle charging stations or not getting lost in low-signal country. Here’s an overview.

I've traveled solo many times in the past 10 years, and there are a few things I always do to try to stay safe.

Travel-inspired home decor gifts infuse a jetsetter’s space with their passion for exploration. They’ll love being surrounded by special items that remind them of their adventures and help them anticipate upcoming journeys when they’re grounded between trips. Whether it’s framed art from a famous hotel, a set of tropical dessert bowls, or an Eiffel Tower-shaped soap dispenser, these thoughtful gifts for travelers bring the world into their home.

For over a decade now, American Express has held a "Small Business Saturday" event on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, spotlighting small businesses throughout the U.S. during the busy holiday shopping period.

What do you think when you hear the word ‘Spain’? For many, the answer is the sunshine, the architecture, the tapas—and, of course, the wine. Oh the wine! And while Spain produces some excellent dry whites and fantastic sparkling cava, what really stands out is the quality of its reds.

The holiday season is finally among us! If you’re looking for thoughtful and useful gifts for families who travel, you’ve come to the right place. From gifts that inspire wanderlust to gifts that ignite further connection. I’ve compiled our greatest list of products that families will love.

If you’re eager to see the world, why hold out for the ideal travel companion? Solo journeys create indelible memories.

Allegiant is filling in its route map, adding 12 new routes and one new airport. The additions — which all start in May 2024 — will beef up the carrier's presence at 22 airports from Los Angeles to Newark.

I’ve been doing annual golf gift guides for years, regularly testing the newest gear and staying on top of the best technology and products to make golf and golf travel better and more enjoyable. Every year there are improvements and innovations, but one thing rarely changes - I always caution against buying anyone actual golf clubs, it’s a bad idea. Golf clubs are highly personal, highly customized, very complicated in all their permutations, and most golfers already have their set and are wedded to brands or styles. Stay away from clubs and you’ll still find a great range of gift options at all price points. The ones below have all been tried, tested and curated. Happy Holidays!

A fat black-and-white cat that became the top-rated tourist attraction in Szczecin, Poland, has been taken off the streets — and even adopted a healthier lifestyle.

In our 5 Shops series, we’ll point you in the direction of our favorite independent shops across some of the world's best cities. From food markets and bookshops to vintage and homegrown design stores, we’ve found a diverse and exciting mix of local retailers where you can pick up one-of-a-kind pieces.

I’m sitting with Leonard Tee at a marble-top table in the dining hall of Warong Old China. The Malaysian Chinese restaurant owner has been in business in Kuala Lumpur for 20 years, and this Chinatown address is the newest of his three venues. I ask a question that elicits a long pause for consideration: what dish best symbolises multicultural Malaysia? Tee finally speaks: “The quintessential Malaysian dish is nasi lemak because there’s a Malay, Chinese and Indian version.”

A search-and-rescue group in British Columbia advised hikers to use a paper map and compass instead of street map programs after it said two hikers had been rescued by helicopter after likely following a trail that did not exist but that appeared on Google Maps.

American Airlines is growing its international network once again.

Fronting onto a rugged stretch of shoreline, Lima is often used as a stepping stone to reach bucket-list sites such as Machu Picchu, but the capital of Peru has become a destination in its own right.

Breeze Airways' route map is set for a major overhaul.

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At the top of Mount Hamilton, near San Jose, Calif., Lick Observatory looks out over the dense sprawl of the San Francisco Bay Area. On a clear day from the 4,200-foot summit, you can see San Francisco to the north, as well as the entrance to Yosemite Valley, 120 miles east, as the crow flies. At night you can see even farther — millions of light-years into space.

This as-told-to story is based on a conversation with Christina Hazel, a 23-year-old American woman who was born in France and grew up in Tunisia. She shares her experience moving back to the US for college. It's been edited for length and clarity.