VisitEngland’s 2024 Hotlist

If a Venetian gondola ride under the Bridge of Sighs or an aperitivo at Harry’s Bar is on your travel list for 2024, you might need to fill out some extra paperwork—and pay some extra money. In an effort to shore up against the ravages of overtourism, Venice will start charging certain tourists an entry fee to access the marvels of the delicate floating city.

While the big boys are continuing to expand their portfolios—with some spectacular announcements for 2024—the coming year is also shaping up to be a good one for people who prefer a bit of whimsy, a dollop of homegrown style and the one-of-a-kind feeling of an independent hotel (or at least one that’s part of a small regional group). From Aspen to Athens, Bhutan to Botswana, here are 15 new hotels that share a close attention to detail, a distinctive character and a genuine interest in sustainability.

A diverse crop of new ships will set sail in 2024, including intimate yacht-style vessels to never-before-seen mega ships from luxury players like Silversea and Cunard. There will be plenty of bells and whistles expected of these brands, including restaurants from top chefs, but also a few features new to the industry (think glass domes on the hull). Some are sister ships to those already on the waters, but with enough points of difference to feel like something entirely new—including the soon-to-be-sailing largest ship in the world, from Royal Caribbean, of course.

Hundreds of thousands of tickets were released on Thursday for the Paris Olympics with the 2024 summer games just months away.

After years of planning and anticipation, we are just months away from the 2024 Paris Olympics, which will occur from July 26 to Aug. 11.

High prices, a high mortgage rate, and dwindling supply... Prospective homebuyers in the United States face a near-impossible situation, and home sales are suffering as a result. They’re at their lowest levels in 13 years.

Norway, Sweden, and Denmark offer stunning natural landscapes and outdoor activities that entice travelers from around the world. From the dramatic fjords of Norway to the forests of Sweden and the picturesque Danish coastlines and cycle routes, opportunities for outdoor activities in Scandinavia abound.

Wait times for first-time visitor visas in Colombia, Mexico and India stretching to hundreds of days will continue to be a headache for the U.S. travel industry. 

Winter sports involve all kinds of exhilarating sensations: a sharp breeze rushing past your face, bright snow stinging your eyes, the merriment of après-ski.

Planning a cruise trip doesn’t have to mean a labyrinth of web browser tabs and budgeting spreadsheets. Deciding on your perfect adventure is easier than ever, especially with our 2024 and 2025 cruises. Virgin Voyages has 27 new voyages on deck for the next two years, sailing to new destinations like Spain’s sunny coast and the Great Barrier Reef. But we’re making it easy, with some essential steps to help you plan: 

If you want to get up close and personal with exotic animals in the Southeast U.S. in 2024, you won't even need to travel to Disney's Animal Kingdom. 

Celestyal has announced the addition of three new countries—Croatia, Montenegro and Italy—as well as six new ports—Kefalonia, Katakolo and Corfu in Greece; Dubrovnik in Croatia; Kotor in Montenegro and Bari in Italy—for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.