PART ONE Follow us all the way to Santa Monica, CA, in the next three TravelWorld International issues! Since the day I first got my license, I’ve dreamed of driving on Route 66. With 2026 marking the famed highway’s 100th anniversary, it was time for the rubber to hit the
Majestic snow-capped mountains, stunning glacial lakes, and green rolling hills dotted with woolly white sheep. Throw in bungee jumping, hiking through fern-filled forests, jet boating, parasailing, and other adventurous activities, and you have the prevalent image of New Zealand as a picturesque adventurers’ paradise. But there’s more to this enigmatic
Travelers interested in visiting the Gulf region typically head to glamorous Dubai, with its skyscrapers, high-end malls, and endless beaches. Just next door, though, is Oman, a country with less glitz but more authenticity. Oman is popular, Dubai’s quiet little sister. Its sedate atmosphere extends throughout the country all the
Luxury hotels often present barriers instead of openings; they’re opulent fortresses instead of paths leading to local discoveries. In the sunny southern French city of Montpellier, the Hotel Richer de Belleval does the opposite: it offers a way to explore some of the most beguiling attractions in the city. The
Almost two decades had passed since I last set foot on any of the Hawaiian Islands—but last year, three unconnected trips took me back to Oahu, including two centered solely on Waikiki, where I developed an unexpected, albeit nostalgic, retro-hued appreciation for Honolulu’s most iconic neighborhood. Once the glamorous hub
Should we head straight to the beach? Perhaps not. The gardens and parks of the Côte d’Azur may not be as well-known compared to the beaches and cities of this famous part of France, but they are plentiful, varied, beautiful, and certainly worth visiting. When Alfred Hitchcock traveled to the
Spain’s capital, Madrid, is an exciting city. Bustling with life moving through its shaded, narrow streets, the city is constantly in motion. While it might be rather rough around the edges, Madrid is filled with exquisite offerings, from art to fabric stores and its many phenomenal bars and restaurants. Take
When I first told my family I was going to Lake Geneva, they assumed it was a European tour. But much closer to home for this Canadian is a lakeside oasis by the same name, just as worthy of exploring. In fact, after visiting Lake Geneva in southeastern Wisconsin for
While it wasn’t the same experience as our carefree vacations of the past, it was exciting to pack up the car and hit the road again. As the time grew closer for my husband and I to take our long-awaited road trip, we began to have serious doubts about leaving our bubble
A rural, Pacific Northwest destination known for its rugged outdoor beauty, vibrant arts and a creative culinary crowd, Whidbey and Camano Islands immediately moved their energy in March to please curious travelers remotely. The sights, sounds and flavors of Whidbey and Camano Islands became available through digital tours and recipes found here https://whidbeycamanoislands.com/escape-it-all/ Armchair travelers continue to explore a new
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