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Wildlife encounters are some of the world’s most coveted travel experiences—so coveted that the best, from gorilla trekking in Africa to snorkeling with sea lions in the Galapagos, often require booking a...
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My mentor in the cheese industry used to spread out a detailed map on our big conference table. “To say a cheese comes from France means nothing,” he would exclaim. Specificity meant...
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November is a sweet spot for international travel: It’s between the busy summer and winter seasons in many places, so you avoid crowds and peak pricing; and if you’re not obligated to...
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November is a smart time to travel—between the summer and holiday high seasons—and fall light and often-clear skies make it a great month for photography too. Below are some of your smartest...
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Pleasant temperatures, fewer tourists, and shoulder-season deals make October a great time to travel to a large swath of the globe. Since you can’t go everywhere, we’ve pinpointed a few of the...
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The type of trip you’re taking dictates how you pack, of course. The clothing and gear you’ll need depends on whether you’re headed to a beach resort, on a business trip, or...
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September is a smart month for many places around the world, thanks to fewer tourists and shoulder-season deals. Below are some of your smartest September trip options. (For other months of the...
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May is an oh-so-lovely time to be hiking, sightseeing, or simply people-watching at an outdoor café in many destinations. Below are some of your smartest May trip options. (For other months of...
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Don’t you love a hotel you can sightsee from all day long and never get bored because the scenery keeps changing? I was lucky enough to stay in such a place earlier...
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Travel insurance is an important layer of protection anytime you book a trip with nonrefundable, prepaid costs. Trip cancellation is a common benefit of such insurance—but it only pays out if you...
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To witness the northern lights—also known as the aurora borealis—you need to be pretty strategic about everything from timing and weather to geography and seasons. That’s because you need to achieve “the...
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Passport processing times are the shortest they have been in years. There’s also a new online renewal system that will save you a trip to the post office. So why not seize...
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Flowers in full bloom, festive celebrations, and mild temperatures make April a lovely time to visit many parts of the globe. The best deals usually appear starting one week after Easter (which...
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Extreme heat is forecast for Europe again this summer. Mediterranean Europe suffered a record-breaking heat wave last summer, and in some spots, high humidity or wildfires made it worse. Fortunately, the itineraries...
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Do you travel for food? We get countless requests for food- and drink-focused private itineraries, and we know trip-planning specialists who are connected to the local food scene everywhere from Athens to...
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Have you heard of my WOW Moments project? “Wendy’s WOW Moments” are surprise insider experiences that help make a trip extraordinary. WOW List travelers earn them by submitting reviews of their trips....
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Travel insurance can be confusing—which is why we’ve received countless questions about it from readers. So we’ve created this primer that lays out the basics of travel insurance, including when you need...
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Figuring out the optimal time to travel to an island can be tricky. “Peak season” often does not mean the best time to go; it just means the most expensive time, based...
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This is Asia’s moment. As one of the last regions to open after Covid, Asia hasn’t yet seen the tourist crowds that you’ll find once again in Europe. Our travelers were among...
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While most visitors to Europe head for the big tourist magnets, we encourage you to focus instead on the lesser-known, charming places where you won’t find the tour-bus crowds. Europe is filled...
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