If you are seeking a family summer vacation resort that strikes the perfect balance between luxury, relaxation, amazing value additions and adventure, Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives is your ideal destination.…
Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of resorts in the Maldives recently celebrated two important events that fell over the same weekend this year - Earth Day and Eid Al-Fitr. Four of Marriott…
Not all visitors need a visa to enter South Africa for purposes of tourism or business. Citizens of many countries are on a visa exemption list issued by South Africa's Department of Home Affairs, meaning they are free to visit the country for a period of time, in many cases up to 90 days. That makes it…
Stacked with museums, galleries, and Switzerland’s best gourmet scene, Zürich is a pleasure to visit. Excellent public transport also makes the city a fantastic base for exploring the region, with day trip options including visits to charming old towns, soaks in thermal baths and a cruise to an island on Lake Zürich. Here are our favorite…
Our slow travel series explores how you can take more mindful journeys by train, boat, bus or bike – with tips on how to reach your no-fly destination, and what to see and do along the way. We asked Anna Richards to report on her recent train trip across the rugged mountains of Corsica. The…
Barcelona-based travel journalist and Spain expert Isabella Noble recommends an enthralling, off-radar monument for travelers keen to learn about the great Modernista architect Antoni Gaudí, with one of Barcelona’s loveliest neighborhoods right on the doorstep. Adored by both local residents and millions of curious annual visitors, Barcelona’s landmark Modernista monuments are just as key to the…
Every season in Michigan comes with its own side of magic. Summertime buzzes with travelers when draws like the Great Lakes, charming islands and unspoiled wilderness are at their most accessible, but there are also vibrant spring flowers, eye-popping fall foliage, and a vast array of winter sports – and a chance to see the Northern Lights.…
At the easterly side of East Asia, Japan and South Korea are perennial favorites of savvy travelers – and for good reason. But if you had to choose just one (we’re sorry), which one would get the nod? Below, two of our regular writers on the region make the case for their favorite. Discover the…
Starting Friday, April 28 at 10 p.m., most of Yosemite National Park will close due to forecasted flooding from snowmelt. The Yosemite Valley closure is currently scheduled through May 3, but the park's Twitter account cautioned it could be extended if necessary. All reservations for campgrounds and lodging during the closure will be refunded, they…
Zürich is a wonderful city to visit whatever the season, but it takes on a special shine in spring and summer when cafe life spills onto the streets and the city’s lake and rivers become bathing spots. Accommodation prices tend to be a bit lower in fall, a time when the parks and surrounding mountains…