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You Should Travel Solo

Setting out alone can be the ultimate reset. Traveling solo can seem daunting, especially when going abroad, but it is totally worth it! It allows you to spend time doing what you want to reconnect with you. Ride the ferries between a city’s seaside neighborhoods, sip on a glass of tea or wine, or…

4 Over-the-Top Cruise Ideas

Have it all on the high seas. See and do as much – or little – as you like from some of the most luxurious ships at sea: Drop anchor in the Caribbean to snorkel and swim among the region’s most colorful coral reefs; charter a yacht to hop amidst Scandinavia’s smart capital cities; cruise…

The Top 5 Travel Destinations for Fall

Whether it’s close to home spots, European favorites, or the Caribbean islands fall travel is on everyone’s mind. Travel. Is. Back. With countries, cruise lines, and travel companies relaxing their COVID-19 policies – including the U.S. dropping its testing requirement for travelers in June – we’ve happily witnessed PLT travelers return to beloved favorites…

10 Hotels That Will Make You Feel Like You’re at Summer Camp

Nobody’s roughing it at these activity-packed escapes around the globe. We’re a little nostalgic for sleepaway camp, a place where the afternoon’s only dilemma was whether we’d have enough time to canoe across the lake and make it to arts-and-crafts hour before dinner. This collection of hotels around the world channels that carefree feeling, showcasing…

5 Family-Friendly Beach Destinations We Love

Matching shirts not required: At these beach resorts in Europe, California, Mexico, and beyond, the entire family can relax together. Seaside getaways with family are peak summer, rich with those “everyone loved it” moments that spark nostalgia even while they’re still unfolding. After the school year starts, they’ll tug you back to shoreline bonfires, rhythmic…

Eight Packing Tips We Swear By

Over the years we’ve tried countless travel accessories – packing cubes, bizarre travel pillows, compression socks, novel suitcases, you name it. To save you some time and cash, we’ve made helpful guide of our favorite travel accessories and packing tips. Happy traveling! Invest in a backpack if you travel a lot. Having your hands free…

Five Cruises We’re Excited About

New ships, destinations, and experiences this season. More of the Med This spring Azamara debuts the 692-passenger Azamara Onward, with itineraries focused on spending more time in destinations – such as Greece and Croatia this season – through late-night departures and overnight stays. pre- and post-cruise tours add to the cultural richness: In Istanbul,…

5 of America’s Best Seaside Towns

These Costal getaways have a wat of delivering serenity stat. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration puts the official tally for the U.S. shoreline at just over 95,000 miles, including Hawaii and Alaska. Covering a fraction of them, the following five sea stars span the coastal range of appeal from natural to cultural, laid-back to…

9 Essential Destinations for 2022

As travel makes its grand comeback, we’re focused on taking trips of a lifetime. These 9 destinations offer unique opportunities to explore new destinations and be completely immersed in local culture. We found sights, sounds, and colors more vivid than ever – reminders that travel’s allure is truly timeless – and now we’re ready to…

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Bucket List Travel: UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Bucket list travel is trending, and some of the top destinations include UNESCO World Heritage Sites—places carefully preserved for their historical, cultural, or scientific significance. While destinations like Machu Picchu and the Taj Mahal are well-known, there are over 1,000 sites scattered around the globe to explore. Check out this shortlist of UNESCO World Heritage…