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It’s hard to talk about Alaska's capital without the conversation turning to nature. Juneau’s privileged position on the Gastineau Channel — where temperate forests reach seafood-rich glacial waters — has birthed a city of foragers, fishermen and hunters. And with the return of Cordon Bleu-trained chefs such as Lionel Uddipa, Juneau is taking Alaskan cuisine to new heights, where sustainably sourced salmon, wild game and foraged fare all take centre stage. We talk to Lionel to learn more about farm-to-fork cooking in the region and how new eateries are combining Alaskan traditions with sustainable practices.

The lights are twinkling, the mulled wine is flowing and London’s festive season is in full swing. 

The leading luxury private rental brand, onefinestay, has this week announced a new holiday-focused collaboration with Revels in Hand. The partnership invites travelers to enjoy a holiday getaway with family and friends that also happens to transform into a private theatre stage with personalized performances with actors, writers, and directors performing directly in the holiday rental.

Scandinavian Airlines, or SAS, is plotting its next steps as the airline prepares to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Part of that is looking forward to its departure from Star Alliance, which it co-founded 25 years ago, as it moves forward with new ownership and prepares to join SkyTeam.

Skift Global Forum East is the most highly anticipated event in the region, bringing together travel executives, investors, and veterans to discuss the future of the industry in the Middle East and beyond. Back for the second year, the Forum promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a lineup of speakers that includes some of the most influential people in travel.

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The Nanos Fireworks are especially made, ordered and imported for my company use which diminishes the cost and concomitantly enhances the quality and increases uniqueness.

While noting that measurement of GHG emissions in tourism is still in its early stages, the report found a new generation of tools and resources is emerging. These focus on enabling easy access and making use of commonly available data sources, showing progress towards integrated measurement and targeted guidance for more efficient reporting and more effective decarbonization efforts.

Upon completion of the Wine Museum Tour indulge in a wine-tasting experience in the specially designed tasting room with representative Domaine labels, grape spirits and balsamic vinegar at various aging stages. 

Ringed by the waters of the Baltic, the Kattegat and the Øresund, Malmö is Sweden’s third-largest city. Originally part of Denmark, it became Swedish in 1658. Today, you get the sense that the southern port city is thumbing its nose at both Copenhagen and Stockholm by remaining far cheaper to live in than either capital — and in doing so, it’s attracted a crowd of dedicated creatives unafraid of experimentation.

For all its bona fides—cleanest city, best airport, street food mecca—Singapore remains infamous for its prim veneer. Even the crowds at soccer games are polite. But projects like the Green Plan, a bold 10-year sustainable development program, show that change is underway. The latest ventures of young Singaporeans—dreamy restaurants, thoughtful tours, intimate home-dining experiences—reveal surprising sides of the city. Forward-looking hotels and the just-opened Thomson-East Coast MRT line, which snakes from the Orchard shopping belt through the culinary hub of Maxwell to the supertrees of Gardens by the Bay, invite visitors old and new. Less inhibited, more soulful: That's the Singapore of tomorrow.

Over the centuries, Sierra Leone has been a place of refuge. The Limba peoples were drawn by whispers of a land untouched by turmoil in Africa’s Sahelian kingdoms, and other tribes set out for there too, including the Mende, Loko, Susu, Fula, Temne and Sherbro. It was a place that embraced diversity, setting the stage for a journey of culinary exploration and growth that’s shaped the food history of Sierra Leone — or ‘Salone’ as many of its people call it. 

With Ridley Scott’s new cinematic epic Napoleon hitting theaters on Nov 22, there’s renewed interest in the French general and emperor, as well as an upswell in visitation to many of the places that are indelibly linked to his career as a military genius, government reformer and controversial ruler.

Walt Disney World's after-hours parties, like Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, offer guests a unique opportunity to visit Disney World's theme parks at night after they've closed to daytime guests. This means lower crowds, shorter wait times and experiences that are only available to party guests.

“Last April, my wife, Liv, and I took our firstborn, Lyla, from Los Angeles to Taiwan to meet Liv's entire family, which was a really big deal because family is such an important part of Taiwanese culture. Six or seven of Liv's closest relatives brought us to the Shilin Night Market in Taipei, and you know how Asian night markets can get kind of insane. Lyla had this stink face the entire time because she wasn't used to the humidity and the noise and the smells. She was just like, What the hell is this place? But that's the energy of Taiwan: all that commerce, the mom-and-pop shops, the food stalls feeding millions of people every day. My mother-in-law loves bringing us to a stall that does fermented tofu—grilled with all sorts of sauces from spicy to sweet. You can tell the stall is near when you smell that pungent scent permeating the air. It's phenomenal, walking through those night markets. That's Asia to me, those aromas and the loud bustle. As for Lyla, once we got her some fruit, she warmed up to it all. Just take her to a watermelon stall and you've got her. We've traveled a tremendous amount with her since she was a baby, but every stage of traveling with kids as they grow up is totally different. Liv and I have another newborn now, so hopefully we can keep up the trend of showing our girls the world. Taiwan is such a strong cultural reference point for Liv, having grown up there, that we want to pass it on to our kids. It's one of those places that's always going to evolve as time goes on. There will be changes in its future, but that's what Taiwan has endured for ages. Each time we visit, it will have changed, and our family will have changed with it.” —as told to Matt Ortile

If you’re visiting Kaanapali now or in the near future, you may find yourself in the midst of a protest that could impact your ability to enjoy the popular West Maui beach, where the majority of the island’s resorts and hotels are located.

“Asi Wind’s Inner Circle” is one of the most engaging shows I’ve been to in the last several years. Playing at the Judson Theater in downtown Manhattan through January 14th, it’s an intimate and interactive performance starring the magician Asi Wind. His specialty is card tricks, and his acts can’t help but draw audiences in. As Penn & Teller say, “We love him. Go see him.”

As the dawn of 2024 approaches, the Norwegian Arctic city of Bodø is poised to step into the limelight as a European Capital of Culture.

Joining forces to take on the big players? Or cutting out competition at the lower levels?

After 25 years as one of New York’s top dining destinations and earning every accolade under the sun — from three Michelin stars to being named ‘World’s Best Restaurant’ — Executive Chef and Owner Daniel Humm decided to celebrate Eleven Madison Park’s silver anniversary with a dinner series featuring alumni who’ve gone on to become top chefs with their own restaurants.

New York City is ever-abuzz with reasons to celebrate– and the annual TCS NYC Marathon provides the perfect stage for a city-wide celebration of those we know, do not know, and of course, love. The 26.2-mile route is a testament to the collective spirit—and diversity, of the city. As the runners weave through its five boroughs, each street and corner offers distinct and thrilling experiences for spectators– all catering to a rich and electric city-at-large block party. This year, we asked our editors at Traveler to weigh in on their top spots to soak in the marathon's pulse and cheer on the athletes along the way.