There is an often used, traditional Navajo prayer that begins, “In beauty, I walk.
17.10.2024 - 21:15 / cntraveler.com / Isla Verde
While passport application and renewal delays are over and traveling internationally is—for the most part—easier than ever, did you know it’s totally possible to hop on a plane to a white-sand beach or streets that feel just like Spain with just your driver's license in hand? The best places to travel without a passport are within reach. You just need to know where to look. And one of the best options American travelers have at hand are the US territories.
That said, entry requirements can vary, and it can get confusing. American Samoa, for instance, is a US territory that does require a passport—even for visiting US citizens. But not to fear: To inspire your next getaway, we've rounded up the four US territories Americans can—and should—visit without a passport.
Travelers can get to Puerto Rico without a US passport. The only verification you need is a valid government-issued ID like a driver's license. (Be mindful of the looming Real ID requirements in 2025.) And with a plethora of activities for both urban pursuits and outdoorsy expeditions, this tropical escape 1,000 miles off the southeast coast of Florida beckons no matter what’s on the itinerary. San Juan has long drawn a young crowd for its lively nightlife, especially in the Isla Verde area, where beach bars, casinos, and hip hotels set the vibe (a new municipal code that limits the sale of alcohol past certain times doesn’t apply to hotels and their guests). Meanwhile, history-loving travelers will love exploring the island’s capital via colorful Spanish-colonial architecture and imposing, ancient fortresses like La Fortaleza and El Morro.
For nature-based itineraries, Vieques, an island off Puerto Rico’s eastern coast, is a must-visit. Hop in a kayak to catch a glimpse of the enchanting, blue-green glow of the aptly named Bioluminescent Bay (which claims to have the brightest bioluminescence in the world), sunbathe on Vieques’s pristine beaches, or simply marvel at the wild horses that roam around the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, which preserves much of the island’s landscapes.
A pop down to the south of Japan and Korea, the Northern Mariana Islands are a balmy reprieve from winter's chill and the drip of spring rain. If you're looking to completely unplug from your daily routine, there is an exciting array of options to encounter nature and unwind on these Micronesian islands.
Seeking adventure? Go on a day trip to Managaha Island to rev up a jet ski, or parasail on the back of one. Want to take in the islands' incredible biodiversity? Head down to the famous Grotto and there's a good chance you'll see a reef shark or two amongst the candy-colored schools of fish on your dive. And if all this solo adventure sounds a little too remote
There is an often used, traditional Navajo prayer that begins, “In beauty, I walk.
If the thought of winter has you itching to book a sunny escape, here are five new getaways to consider, from California to the Caribbean. Check into a restored Bahamian retreat where Greta Garbo once stayed, or splurge on a luxury villa overlooking the turquoise waters of Turks and Caicos. Soak up the sun on your balconyat a sleek resort north of the hubbub in Cancún, Mexico. Try reiki at awellness resort on a private island in the Dominican Republic.Or flee to the desert where you can delight in views of the San Jacinto mountains from a rooftop poolin Palm Springs, Calif. Whatever you choose, warm waters and barefoot adventures await.
Hilton may not have as many all-inclusive resorts as its competitors, but the company has consistently been adding new properties to its portfolio for the last few years. Now, Hilton Honors' 200 million-plus members have a new all-inclusive property to look forward to.
The Virgin Atlantic Flying Club program reinvention is now live. The biggest change in the program's history is a new concept of dynamically priced redemptions for Virgin Atlantic-operated flights.
Experience the majesty of Majestic Elegance Punta Cana and Majestic Mirage Punta Cana this fall as they reopen with several upgrades, promising a more refreshed stay for new guests and guests who return to visit our resorts year after year.
Add one more cruise line to the growing list of brands that will offer Alaska sailings in 2026. Following brief stints sailing from New York and Los Angeles, new 2,770-passenger ship Brilliant Lady — the fourth in Virgin Voyages' fleet, set to debut in late 2025 — will offer cruises to the Last Frontier as part of its spring and summer 2026 schedule.
Hyatt's all-inclusive resort portfolio keeps growing and growing.
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Pop culture icon Paris Hilton is serving up her latest project, a glittery pink waffle, to Hampton by Hilton guests in the U.S. and Canada.
When you're traveling, there are a million reasons to stay in a hotel—the most obvious being a guaranteed place to lay that pretty little head of yours. But these days, when Airbnb and other alternative stays offer at the very least that same thing, it's important to take into account the wonderful amenities hotels have to offer on top of the bare necessities. Consider the hotel breakfast, for example. Writing generally, if you're staying in one of the best hotels in the world as our editors often do, you can count on some sort of solid-if-not-outright-sumptuous spread to see you out the door ahead of a day spent doing whatever it is you've traveled to do. While every meal is a privilege, we have some opinions about which breakfasts went above and beyond.
Have you ever wanted to travel around the world by train, but in ultimate luxury rather than in cramped couchettes?
When Suzie Davies began preparations to create the ecclesiastical world for Edward Berger’s papal thriller, Conclave, she was immersed in a decidedly different world: that of Saltburn. “We were filming the dining room scene with all the candles and I remember leaving my team after we’d all set it up and hoofing it to Heathrow to get on a plane to Rome.”