Mexico City, familiar to all as the most populous city in the western hemisphere, is a lot more than that. The crossroads of ancient cultures, it has a storied past, with Aztec ruins embedded in the modern city’s fabric. The key northern seat of the Spanish conquest, it has a cultural and historical heft rarely
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If you’ve ever dreamed of hiking a volcano, exploring ancient ruins and snorkeling across a coral reef all in one trip, then Central America is the place for you. Its seven countries offer some of the world’s most sought-after destinations. History buffs will have a hard time choosing between Maya ruins and colonial cities. Nature lovers
The World Beer Cup is commonly referred to as the “Olympics of Beer Competitions.” Originally conceived in 1996, it is an annual extravaganza organized by the Brewers Association—a trade group comprising over 5,400 beer makers. This spring its expert panel of judges, from 26 different countries, convened in Las Vegas to award bronze, silver and
The Caribbean is a mosaic of diverse destinations, each with its own history, culture, and breathtaking scenery. A treasure chest of over 700 islands, islets, reefs, and cays scattered liberally across the Greater and Lesser Antilles, this wealth of options can sometimes overwhelm travelers, spoilt for choice in this natural paradise. Whether you’re a history
Mexico City is big – so get a city map and plan your experiences a little. It’s best to see museums and sights in clusters, so you don’t have to keep hopping into a cab or on to the metro. To really get into it, and to do some city walking, aim to see a
In this article BA DAL AAL UAL LUV Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Travelers walk with their luggage outside the international terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) ahead of the July 4th holiday travel period on June 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Summer air travel is expected
Love blueberries? Sharing your enthusiasm for the summer fruit may earn you a nice bonus thanks to a new online sweepstakes. July is National Blueberry Month and the US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC), a group that researches and promotes blueberry consumption, is celebrating appropriately, with two contests to engage and delight blueberry fans. To indulge
Potato dumplings, goulash, sauerkraut soup, sheep cheese…Slovak cuisine delivers robust flavors and extreme comfort in spades. The cuisine of Slovakia blends deeply rooted customs and seasonal produce with Hungarian, Austrian and Czech traditions. Expect robust flavors and some of the most comforting meals you’ll ever enjoy. Hearty soups, savory stews and tender dumplings showcase Slovakia’s
Jeff Herron There is nothing quite like finding a great waterfront escape with the ocean quietly lapping at the sand just a few steps away. The Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa offers a true escape from it all on Hilton Head Island. The former Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa recently rebranded under the Hilton
With its epic expanse and diversity of landscapes, it seems like it should be easy to find some solitude in the USA. But that’s not always the case, with some of the country’s beauty spots getting clogged with visitors, particularly during the summer high season. That’s why we asked our expert writers and staff to
Everything you need to know about one of America’s favorite white wines. Sauvignon Blanc is one of the world’s most popular white wines. It’s made from green-skinned grapes that can grow in a range of climates to produce food-friendly wines at many price points. Sauvignon can be crisp and grassy or juicy and tropical, yet
North Africa calls – but to which of its legendary destinations’ siren songs should you answer? We asked a pair of experienced correspondents to each sing in praise of two of the region’s most beguiling countries: Morocco and Egypt. Whichever place you pick for your next journey, you’re sure to strike the right note. Forge
In this article DIS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Enchanted valleys, vibrant street markets and fantastical forests. Those are just some of what fans of Disney cruises can expect on board the upcoming Disney Adventure, according to details announced Tuesday by Disney Cruise Line. The ship — the sixth cruise liner from Disney —
The Do’s and Don’ts of Chilling Wine Sometimes, what should be an easy mission, like cooking a hamburger, ends up requiring a complex approach. Just read anything on Serious Eats. Fortunately, chilling wine isn’t one of them. Follow a few guidelines and you’ll be sipping at the optimal temperature in no time. However, not all
Lesser known than Yellowstone and Yosemite but no less spectacular, Montana’s Glacier National Park is a high-country nirvana of untamed forests and huckleberry-scattered slopes bisected by hulking granite peaks, glassy lakes and rushing waterfalls. Glacial forces molded this epic landscape that covers one million acres along the border of the United States and Canada. Its
Photo courtesy of The Dolli For art enthusiasts and history lovers, The Dolli offers a unique and enriching travel experience that seamlessly combines contemporary art, historic charm, and luxurious accommodations. Nestled in the heart of Athens, The Dolli has recently emerged as a beacon of contemporary luxury, blending a rich historical tapestry with a vibrant
Capital of two empires, home to centuries of history and a vibrant modern metropolis: Istanbul has enough layers to spend a lifetime exploring. Whether you want to dig deep into Ottoman history, Turkish cuisine, contemporary culture or the Byzantine past – or simply take in its pulsing street life or gaze out at the glistening
There’s absolutely nothing like summer in the Hamptons. And for those who want to go above and beyond, exclusive weekend experiences will offer one in a lifetime indulgences. From Friday, July 12 to Saturday, July 13, ultra-luxury resort Rosewood Mayakoba is returning to the Hamptons from the Riviera May for a two-day residency at Topping
Costa Rica is home to everything from steamy rainforests and misty cloud forests, to still-smoking volcanoes and sublime beaches strung along Pacific and Caribbean coastlines. The country’s motto is pura vida – or pure life – and a quarter of its landmass is protected by national parks and reserves, offering a wealth of wildlife watching
Taylor Swift fans queue outside Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland, on June 6, 2024. Her fans, known as Swifties, had made the superstar $200 million in Eras merchandise sales as of November 2023. Jeff J Mitchell | Getty Images News | Getty Images Even while carrying $1.13 trillion in credit card debt, many Americans are still willing
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