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Fake Booking.com Sites Are Catching Travelers
Scammers impersonate Booking.com more than every other travel brand combined. That unbeatable holiday deal you just found online might not be that great. Every year, travelers hunting a bargain end up on a fake booking site, enter their card details, and get nothing...
Mosquito-Borne Diseases Now Among the Top Travel Health Risks for Americans, New Analysis Finds
As millions of Americans prepare for summer travel abroad, medical experts at wellness provider Drip Hydration have published a comprehensive analysis of the travel illnesses most likely to affect U.S. travelers. The data show a striking pattern: Four...
Hotel Review: Blissed Out in the Mexican Caribbean – Palmaia House of Aia
A Conde Nast Traveler readers’ poll ranked Palmaia: House of Aia the number one destination spa in the world. Discover why – and the reasons it is not simply another resort with a spa The news reached me only after I had spent three glorious days at...
The 20 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
White sand, wild coves, turquoise lagoons, dramatic cliffs, coral reefs and windswept coastlines: the world’s most beautiful beaches are not always the most obvious ones.For Hellotickets, a truly memorable beach is not just about crystal-clear water or a...
Restaurant Review: Mikla, Istanbul, Turkey
A bit of Scandinavia in Constantinople/Istanbul I didn’t know that Istanbul, like Rome, was built on seven hills. Now, ascending a labyrinth of narrow streets, I became keenly aware of that. It was a grey November afternoon, and I was scheduled to meet with Mehmet...
Travel News and Advice – July 15, 2026
Problems with Europe's new EES system. The new EES system in Europe has reportedly caused terrible delays, as visitors wait in line for so long that many have missed their connecting flights. As a result, some European airlines have asked the European Union to pause...
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Destinations
Exploring the Canadian Rockies
Before setting off from Calgary and heading west toward the mountains, I spent the morning exploring the downtown area. The city has quite interesting examples of modern architectural designs - impressive skyscrapers - that blend seamlessly into a well-organized city...
Hotels, Resorts, Spas
Hotel Review: Rancho Naturalista Birdwatching Lodge, Turrialba, Costa Rica
Rancho Naturalista birdwatching lodge may not be exactly "luxury," but it's certainly close. My room on the property was lovely with a comfortable bed, plenty of space, and a nice en suite bathroom. I also woke up to a bat in my room one morning, but this is something...
Food, Wine, Spirits
Panzano, Italy: Home of the Greatest Butcher in the World
If you are a confirmed carnivore like me, there is one town in Italy you absolutely have to visit! No… it’s not Rome or Venice or Florence or Milan or even Turin. The town is called Panzano and is a small medieval village surrounded by the Tuscan countryside in the...
Cruise & Sail
Cruising the Nile in Egypt
Egypt … a land of mystique and enigma … with one foot firmly anchored in the past and the other seeking a secure footing in the future. Egypt is home to a treasure trove of monumental structures. The construction techniques for some are known, but to this day, many...
Museums, Entertainment
Dance Review: Flamenco Dancer Olga Pericet’s ‘Baile Sonoro’
I fell in love with Flamenco in the late 1980s when I was introduced to the robust artistry of Maria Benitez and her company, Maria Benitez Teatro Flamenco. It was with great excitement that I looked forward to her annual performance at the Joyce Theater in New York...
Travel Advice, News
Travel News and Advice – August 15, 2026
Western Colombia earthquake. The videos of this rolling 7.4 earthquake on August 10th are terrifying, including footage of the top of an old church breaking off and falling onto the street in western Colombia. The quake was also felt in Ecuador and Panama, and more...