Destinations

Outdoor adventures don't get any better than an African safari. Whether you hope to gaze at the peaceful plains of the Serengeti or follow a lion pride as they nurture their newborn cubs, safari trips take visitors on the adventure of a lifetime through this...

Booking a cheap last-minute international flight can feel like a daunting challenge, but it’s often more achievable than you might think. While many travelers assume that waiting until the last minute means paying high prices, savvy planners...

Dubai, where futuristic skylines meet ancient traditions, invites travelers with its world-class attractions, luxurious shopping, and rich cultural heritage. From soaring skyscrapers like Burj Khalifa to historic souks and serene desert landscapes, Dubai...

Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, is a lively city where colonial history meets modern Caribbean life. Known for its UNESCO-listed Zona Colonial, thriving cultural scene, and flavorful cuisine, this bustling metropolis offers something for...

Created in 1966, the week-long holiday celebration of Kwanzaa kicks off on December 26. This seven-night holiday honors both African Americana and Pan-African culture from around the world through a variety of extravagant feasts, music, dance, cultural...

One of the best parts of the holiday season is the holiday movies! There's nothing quite like curling up on the couch with your loved ones -- and a giant bowl of popcorn -- and relaxing to a classic seasonal flick. These classic films can take you away to...

Each December, Jews around the world celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. For eight days, they light candles, savor traditional foods, and spend time with their families. These celebrations honor the triumphant story from the second century...

Ah, Christmas in the U.K.! The crackers! The pantos! The puddings! In reality, though, Christmas in England and the rest of the U.K. isn't all that different from what Americans are probably accustomed to. They have their Christmas trees, twinkly lights,...

When it comes to celebrating the holidays, Italians bring a sense of passion that’s hard to match. The Italian Christmas season is more than just December 25th — it’s a weeks-long celebration filled with bustling markets, joyful music, elaborate feasts,...

Winter usually means the advent (get it?) of so many Christmas-related traditions: decorated trees, jolly carolers, wreaths of holly, and more. Of course, those all bring us comfort and joy (get it?), and, as such, we happily embrace them every year. But...

Travel gets better with time, and so do the places we choose to stay. Whether you're newly retired, in the midst of a well-earned break, or simply looking to unwind in style, today’s best U.S. resorts offer more than just beautiful scenery. They deliver...

No matter how you choose to spell it -- Chanukah, Hanukkah, or חֲנוּכָּה in Hebrew --  this beloved holiday is celebrated by Jewish families around the world. It takes place during the Hebrew month of Kislev, which, depending on the year, can fall...

There’s a particular hush that falls over Praça Dom José Gaspar if you arrive early enough. It’s not silence exactly — São Paulo never fully quiets — but it’s a gentler murmur, one that feels more like a whisper than a roar. That morning I...

While sleighs are all fine and well, nothing quite ushers in the holiday season like a trip on a train. All across the country, you can hop aboard some special locomotives and pretend you've landed on the pages of the classic book The Polar Express, to...