Author: Sophia Rodriguez
Caribbean beach resorts are giving new meaning to all-inclusive. As with most all-inclusive resorts, food, beverages, water sports, and other activities are included in the price, but at Beaches resorts, including two in Ocho Rios and Negril, Jamaica, and one in Providence, Turks and Caicos, members We also accommodate families with children. People who are neurodivergent.According to a study by the International Board for Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), many families find it difficult to travel with a child on the spectrum, and fewer report taking vacations. That's only 13%.It's not that these families don't want to travel. The…
Waking up early, overweight suitcases, and delayed flights can all make your trip longer, but there are a few items you can take with you to make your trek go smoothly. Get ready this summer with popular luggage and travel accessories on sale at Amazon for up to 65% off. Shoppers can pick up suitcases, duffel bags, packing cubes, and more inside Amazon's outlet hub. This outlet hub is a hidden section packed with great discounts on overstock items. Not only are these top-rated bargains at great discounts, but you'll also find some from big-name brands like Samsonite, Fossil, Vera…
CNN — Growing up in California, Melissa Regan envisioned eventually moving to New York, working in finance, and enjoying “big city life.” But after enrolling for a semester in Vienna, Austria, and “accidentally” ending up studying abroad in France in 1999, Melissa Regan found herself living permanently in another metropolis: Paris. “It was clearly my destiny to come here,” Regan told CNN Travel. “But I can't say it was planned.” France wasn't necessarily one of Regan's favorite places, although she had visited the French capital twice when she was younger. However, during a “life-changing” semester in the south of France,…
The fun of traveling alone is endless. There's something truly liberating about exploring new places alone. You can go where you want, eat when you want, and spend quality time without being disturbed. Interest in solo travel has been slowly growing for some time, but new data from UK-based travel organization ABTA shows that in 2023, 16% of travelers will holiday alone, compared to the previous 12 months. This was an increase of 5% compared to the previous year. . Furthermore, the number of solo travelers between the ages of 35 and 44 has increased significantly, with the number of…
In my list of the top 25 best-selling guidebooks, there are 12 guidebooks about just two countries.France appears three times with national guides. Three more will cover Paris. Separate guidebooks to Corsica and the Dordogne Valley bring France's score up to 8.Italy is another strong performer. In addition to two country-wide guides, separate books have been published for Rome, Tuscany, and Umbria.The rest of the list focuses on specific patches of the world.Amsterdam and Prague city guideCountry guide to India and Sri LankaRegional guide to Central Asia, Southeast Asia and VietnamWestbound: Only enter New York and the Caribbean from the…
Summer is just around the corner and this season's trends couldn't be more exciting. As a fashion enthusiast and travel writer living in New York City, I love wandering the streets of Soho and Williamsburg, finding inspiration for my next outfit from my fellow New Yorkers. We used this insight to share current trends. travel + leisure For our fall, winter and spring readers, we're now back in the summer to share styles to complement the wardrobes of other fashionable travelers. This season's latest trends include everything from haute couture hiking gear to fashion-forward matching sets.I'm especially looking forward to…
It's a particularly warm and humid afternoon in Goa. But humidity is no deterrent to the hordes of Instagram reel makers coming to Para Road. Some people pose while riding bicycles, while others pose while riding bicycles. And then there are those who sit in the middle of the road and pout as the sun beats down relentlessly. but why? That's simply because this narrow road lined with coconut palms was featured in his 2016 film Dear Zindagi, starring Shahrukh Khan and Alia Bhatt. Check out Instagram and you'll find dozens of #DearZindagiRoad and #ParraRoad reels. Author Bina Nayak, who…
The storied spot that generations of Chicagoans have relied on for sweets has once again garnered national attention. Margie's Candies, a legendary candy store founded more than 100 years ago, is one of 25 summer bucket list spots featured in People magazine's 2024 Food and Travel feature, released Friday. Ta. A place where sweet tooths can get their hands on two of the most sinful of pleasures: candy and ice cream, Margie's has been making candy in-house for years. There are plenty of choices, from the signature English toffee to chocolate caramel, lollipops and truffles. Visitors to the original location…
Since planes are expensive and not always practical, one TikToker shared a great alternative: sleeper trains. The Monkey Kang (@themonkeykang) said, “For people who don't like flying, China's night trains are the perfect way to travel.” “You can spend a whole day in a city you're visiting for sightseeing, save money on a hotel that night, and be back in your hometown at dawn.” @themonkeykang I took the high-speed train from Beijing to Shenzhen. It's a four-hour flight, but I'd rather spend 11 hours on a night train and get a night's sleep than go through airport security and board…
It's one of the biggest trends in travel right now. It's a multi-generational trip where families, from young children to grandparents, travel and stay together during the holidays.More and more resorts are trying to take advantage of it, but some properties are taking things to another level.Introducing Finest Punta Cana, part of the Excellence Collection of Resorts in the Dominican Republic. This is the perfect resort for multi-generational families to visit, offering something for everyone in a single location.Main pool area.You can start with the adults-only Excellence Club (18+). There, grandparents can enjoy the tranquility of a beautifully landscaped environment…