Isabella is one of the writers on the new Canary Islands guidebook, spending weeks researching Tenerife and Lanzarote. Here she shares her top tips on stretching your budget on your next sun trip. Unlike Spain’s famously glamorous Balearic Islands, the Canaries are widely considered a good-value destination, with a raft of sensibly priced accommodation, dining …
It is a truth universally acknowledged that, despite countless hours of research, sometimes even the most eagerly anticipated trips can go spectacularly wrong. Whether it was a poor choice of hotel, hiring an inept tour guide or trying those month-old ‘freshly caught oysters’, one poor decision can scar your experience of a great destination and …
With its unique Hindu culture, dramatic tropical landscapes and long tradition of delightful hospitality, Bali is one of the most exciting places for activities on the planet. Whether you like to surf, practice yoga, trek on volcanoes, dive pristine reefs or go white-water rafting, Bali offers all sorts of dynamic and fascinating experiences. On the …
Hugging the Atlantic on the westernmost side of Europe, Portugal offers crashing waves, endless beaches, inland wine regions and historic cities. Whether you want to sip intoxicating vintages in Porto’s cellars, wander the winding streets of Alfama in Lisbon or hit the beaches of the Algarve in the south, you can pack many of the …
One could make a strong argument that the Great American Road Trip was inspired by the Grand Canyon State’s long stretches of lonely desert highway, enveloped by a striking contrast of rugged red rocks and pastel-colored skies. Arizona is undeniably a road trip destination, but with a mix of major cities, college towns, and some …
They say if you can ski out East, you can ski anywhere; and Vermont has a reputation for being icy. Still, those in the know love the Green Mountain State for its legendary powder days (it’s not just Colorado and Utah getting dumped on every winter), daredevil verticals, and chill, laid-back vibes. One thing you …
In a country with a staggering amount of vertical angles, the Swiss are practically born on skis. Even the dinkiest hamlet has a ski lift in the Alps, so the question is not so much where you can ski but how. Whether your idea of ski heaven is a remote log chalet or a party-hard …
The southern rim of the Caribbean offers the perfect conditions for taking the plunge. In and around the Dutch-speaking islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao (the ABC Islands), the water temperatures are warm year-round, averaging 85°F (29°C). And since the islands sit south of the hurricane belt, you’ll find less extreme weather than in alternative islands …
Mix French charm with West Indian joie de vivre, and you get Martinique, a delightful island in the Lesser Antilles. Here, rugged volcanic landscapes give way to lush rainforests, soaring peaks and postcard-perfect beaches, with the towering Mont Pelée volcano as a powerful symbol of nature’s might. From sipping a ti’ punch to diving into …
On a map, Nova Scotia resembles a duck or a lobster – both fitting references for a province defined by its proximity to the North Atlantic. Yet the landscapes, seascapes and, um, people-scapes in Canada’s second-smallest province are as varied as anywhere in the country. Take an hour’s drive in almost any direction, and you’ll …