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Not only is it well-positioned for a trip to Paris, it also has a fabulous roof terrace bar with 360-degree views, a designer fitness room, spa treatment room, and sauna. You might never need to leave the hotel as it also boasts an in-house restaurant, Pimpan, where I enjoyed a terrific al fresco dinner in the courtyard garden. I visit Paris regularly and have stayed in multiple arrondissements, but every time I return to stay in the 6th, I'm reminded of why I love it.

While most hotels do clean their kettles, it's not always a guarantee. In many cases, these appliances might only get a quick rinse between guests ... if that. We already know that high-touch items like phones, remotes, and decorative pillows are often overlooked during cleanings, but kettles might be a different kind of dirty. Why? Because guests often use them for everything except making tea or coffee.

The fall colors in Minnesota don't get the attention of the foliage in Vermont or Maine, but while every other leaf peeper heads east this autumn, our tip is to head north, where you can experience two distinct peak foliage seasons. Along Minnesota's North Shore, which runs along Lake Superior between Duluth, Minnesota, and the Canadian border, there are two distinct fall foliage seasons: the colorful maple trees in the mountains, followed by the aspen and birch trees that run along the shore.

When my husband and I were deciding where to go on our minimoon, we thought the Cotswolds would be perfect. The rural area to the west of England is known for its quintessential countryside charm: brown stone cottages, cosy pubs, and rolling hills. We'd both visited a few times and enjoyed it. But when we found ourselves struggling to move for tourists with selfie sticks (apparently still a thing) and paying £16 ($22) for a coffee and a very disappointing grilled cheese, we realized the area might have become a victim of its own success.

Spanning 2,564 square miles, this UNESCO World Heritage Site and alpine wonderland is home to treasures like aqua-blue glacial lakes and snow-covered peaks punctuated by teahouses. Banff is brimming with natural beauty, from the geological drama of its landscapes to the spectacular species that have long called the national park home. And with skiing and snowshoeing in winter, hiking and biking in spring and fall, and canoeing and camping in summer, there's no bad season to visit.

As the cooler months approach, travelers often find themselves reluctant to trade sunny skies and warm breezes for sweaters and shorter days. Divi Resorts is giving vacationers a reason to extend summer just a little longer with its limited-time Fall in Paradise sale. With discounts of up to 33% off across nine resorts in Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, St. Croix, and St. Maarten, guests can indulge in a spontaneous tropical getaway at prices starting as low as $147 per night.

At its core, padel is a doubles sport played on a small enclosed court, blending elements of tennis and squash. It's easy to learn, low-impact, and inherently social - three reasons it's resonating with a generation of travellers increasingly drawn to movement, community, and connection, says Krieger. It requires less training than tennis, and isn't as overly saturated as pickleball. As a result, it seems to be filling a peculiar gap at just the right time.

If you came to stay on the tiny island of Styrso (steer-shuh) in the Gothenburg archipelago in the late 19th or early 20th century, there was a good chance it was because you had tuberculosis. The island had already begun to appeal to city folk who came here for fresh air, sea baths and peace, but the sanatoriums set up by the renowned Dr Peter Silfverskiold gained such a positive reputation that the isle became known as a health resort.

Aman has announced Amanvari, set to open in spring 2026 on Baja California's East Cape. The property joins the brand's Americas and Caribbean portfolio-alongside Aman Miami Beach, Aman Beverly Hills, and Amancaya in the Bahamas - marking the sixth property in the region and, notably, the first in Mexico. Mexico feels like a natural next step for Aman, and Amanvari will test how the brand's signature wellness-led approach and minimalist design translate to a new geography.

Villeneuve lez Avignon has a long and rich history. Legend has it that in the 1 st Century AD, Saint Martha, the Patron Saint of Avignon "resurrected" a shepherd from the town after he drowned in the Rhone (resurrections were rather more frequent in those days). Some 400 years later, another Saint settled in Villeneuve as the locals call it, a Visigoth princess-hermit who devoted her life to God on Puy Andaon, the hill that dominates Villeneuve.

For those not in the know, astrotourism is one of the hottest trends in travel. It brings people to destinations where they can witness everything from the aurora borealis to solar eclipses, and to places with low light pollution where the stars shine the way they were meant to be seen. And according to Kühl, the outdoor apparel company, it might be more necessary than you think.

Spain is no longer the cheap holiday destination it was once famed for being, nor is it as affordable as it used to be for those of us who live here. Residents are having to tighten their belts, and although international tourists generally have more cash to splash, they too are looking for ways to cut costs. Enter the new trend of el turismo del bocadillo, sandwich tourism.

When a plane gets up to 35,000 feet, the pilots will adjust the cabin pressure to the equivalent of 6,000 to 8,000 feet in the air. The change in pressure is the reason why your ears feel so weird up at altitude, but it can also be why your sealed jars crack and leak. Unlike air, liquid can't expand. So when cabin pressure changes, the air inside the jar also balloons up and pushes outward. If the container is too weak, it's going to pop.

Located a five-minute (private and always on hand) shuttle ride away from the Nobu Hotel Marrakech, the buyout-only Nobu Riad is within haggling distance of the Jemaa El Fna Square and souks. Once a nobleman's private residence, the property was previously rented by the room until Nobu (and owners of Puente Romano Marbella, Nobu Hotel Marbella, and the upcoming Nobu Beach Inn) acquired it in 2020 and transformed it into a design-focused upscale abode.

Take Seabourn, an ultra-luxury line debuting its first such cruise in 2027. "Travelers are seeking voyages going beyond traditional cruising that are immersive, rarely repeated, and part of something very few will ever experience," says Robin West, Seabourn's vice president of expedition operations and planning. "2027 presents the perfect alignment of guest interest and operational capability to bring it to life."

"When you first enter your hotel room, start with safety," says Afi Anifrani, executive housekeeper at Thompson Savannah. "Make sure the door closes and locks securely, and if you plan to use the safe, check that it's functioning properly." Mary D'Argenis-Fernandez, founder and CEO of MDA Hospitality, also recommends verifying if any adjoining doors are locked. "If the peephole has a cover, ensure it is fully closed," she says.

There are countless packing cubes to pick from out there, and they all serve the same function, which is to organize and condense the items in your suitcase. But some are hardier than others, particularly when they're built for bona fide outdoor adventure. The Yeti Crossroad Packing Cubes are designed to take a beating, and reviewers say they hold "everything but the kitchen sink."

Few experiences compare to riding a vintage steam train that winds through the heart of the Rockies in the fall. The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, North America's longest and highest steam railroad, takes passengers deep into landscapes that few people ever get the chance to see. Designated a National Historic Landmark, this remarkable route spans more than 64 miles of unspoiled wilderness, traversing the majestic scenery of Colorado and New Mexico.

That's right, everything you love about Wine Countryvino, good eats, spa treatments, tee times, and morebundled into one escape with just one bill. From building cultural understanding to personal growth to simply setting aside the time to relax, travel can provide a long list of benefits. But it is rarely easy: research needs to be done, reservations need to be made. It's not hard to understand why getaways that don't take much effort to make a reality are appealing.

If you're flying Swiss - the airline, not the nationality - this fall, you might find yourself experiencing a new take on a familiar route. According to the airline's CEO, Jens Fehlinger, Swiss's new Aerobus A350-900s are set to enter service in November when flying out of Boston and Zurich. This is several months ahead of schedule, a fact that Fehlinger shared in an interview with Edward Russell of The Points Guy.

It's no wonder Stockholm is a perennially popular city break destination, and where better to base yourself for a weekend exploring than one of the best hotels in Stockholm? The city is scattered across fourteen islands packing waterfront charm, museums (zoned in on everything from contemporary art and history to ABBA, Avicii, and the world's best-preserved 17th-century warship), Djurgården park, Gamla Stan's medieval streets, Södermalm's hip restaurants and an easy-to-explore-by-boat archipelago.

It feels like no one talks about how overwhelming a cruise can be if you've never taken one before. First-time cruisers experience an entirely new form of transportation. When you're traveling on a large ship with so many places to eat and so many activities and excursions, it can be hard to figure out how to spend your time. It may help to hear how to make the most of your cruise from those who have done it before.

The key to smooth, easy travel days is preparedness, and while society has undoubtedly come to rely heavily on technology over the last several years, some remnants of the past are still integral to your travels. Exhibit A: printed boarding passes. While mobile boarding passes are a convenient and accessible way to have one of your most important travel documents at the ready,