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Destinations
Our Guide to Lefkada, the Greek Island You Can Drive To
This particular Ionian island slips under-the-radar, and yet is easy to access and has some of the best beaches in the region.
By Jenny Southan
Women Who Travel
Your August 2024 Horoscope: Travel Mishaps Are Likely This Month
Professional astrologer Steph Koyfman reads your monthly horoscope—and spells out how it may shape your travels.
By Steph Koyfman
Places to Stay
The Best Places to Go 2024: 23 Editor-Recommended Hotels
From boutique hotels to regenerative wellness retreats and safari wilderness treks, here's where to stay when visiting one of Traveler's best places to go.
By Paris Wilson
Places to Stay
7 Fiji Villas That Feel Like You're on ‘Love Island’
Love Island USA season 6 has us packing our bags and heading to one of these luxe villas.
By Jamie Spain
Hotels Are Now Offering Dedicated Butlers for Destination Proposals
Planning a destination proposal? You're in luck.
By Taylor Mead
Passport Book vs. Card: What's the Difference?
A passport card is easier to carry, but it can’t get you everywhere. A passport book can.
By Matt Ortile
Lisbon's Best Road Trips Reveal Vineyards, Beaches, and Ancient Castles
Short getaways from the Portuguese capital for foodies, art lovers, and families alike—from Alentejo to the Algarve.
By Celeste Moure
Why You Should Never Check a Bag
Our editors swap horror stories and pick sides in the contentious carry-on vs. checked bag debate.
By Charlie Hobbs
Why Travelers Should Start Preparing for the Next Airline Scheduling Meltdown
As Delta recovers from the CrowdStrike breakdown, here's a reminder of your passenger rights during an outage.
By Jessica Puckett
Trending Stories
Women Who Travel
Your August 2024 Horoscope: Travel Mishaps Are Likely This Month
Professional astrologer Steph Koyfman reads your monthly horoscope—and spells out how it may shape your travels.
By Steph Koyfman
Why Travelers Should Start Preparing for the Next Airline Scheduling Meltdown
As Delta recovers from the CrowdStrike breakdown, here's a reminder of your passenger rights during an outage.
By Jessica Puckett
How to Stay Healthy While Traveling, According to Flight Attendants
From foods to avoid while flying to the right (and wrong) way to exercise on a plane.
By Niccolo Serratt
Destination Guides
Mexico City Travel Guide
How to do it right
Cape Town Travel Guide
At the edge of the earth—and the cultural cutting edge
Paris Travel Guide
Have the best trip imaginable in the City of Lights
Boston Travel Guide
Charming and legitimately historic
Bali Travel Guide
The island riding an eternal wave
New York City Travel Guide
The entire world in one place
Hot List 2024
- Hot List
The Best New Hotels in the World: 2024 Hot List
The best openings of the past year span the globe, from Argentina to Zimbabwe to Nepal.By CNT Editors - Hot List
The Best New Hotels in the United States: 2024 Hot List
The best new US hotel openings of the past year, from Hawaii to New York City.By CNT Editors - Cruise
The Best New Cruises in the World: 2024 Hot List
This year's curated collection of the world’s best new cruises has something for everyone.By CNT Editors - Hot List
The Best New Restaurants in the World: 2024 Hot List
This year's best new dining destinations, from Miami to Ho Chi Minh City.By CNT Editors - Hot List
The Best New Hotels in Europe and the UK: 2024 Hot List
The best UK and European hotel openings of the past year, from Montenegro to the Cotswolds.By CNT Editors - Hot List
The Best New Hotels in the Caribbean and Mexico: 2024 Hot List
The best new Caribbean and Mexico hotel openings of the past year, from Grenada to Cancun.By CNT Editors - Hot List
The Best New Hotels in Africa and the Middle East: 2024 Hot List
The best hotel openings of the past year in Africa and the Middle East, from Botswana to Saudi Arabia.By CNT Editors - Hot List
The Best New Hotels in Australia and Asia: 2024 Hot List
The best new hotel openings in Australia and Asia of the past year, from Bhutan to Kangaroo Island.By CNT Editors
Women Who Travel Podcast
Women Who Travel
Women Who Travel Podcast: Listeners on the Magic and Mishaps of Traveling With Kids
Host Lale Arikoglu fields calls from travelers on the ups and downs of showing children the world.
By CNT Editors
Women Who Travel
Women Who Travel Podcast: Moving to Paris for a Life in Food
Host Lale Arikoglu sits down with baker-turned-chef Jane Bertch to here about the lessons she's learned (culinary and others) from life in the City of Light.
By CNT Editors
Women Who Travel
Women Who Travel Podcast: The Long Legacy of African American Expats
Lale speaks with Dr. Tamara J. Walker on her book Beyond the Shores: A History of African Americans Abroad, which recounts stories of 20th century African-Americans who chose to build their lives outside of the United States.
By CNT Editors
Women Who Travel
Women Who Travel Podcast: The Magic of Island Life in Scandinavia
Author Dorthe Nors returns to chat with Lale about living and writing on the Danish island of Fanø.
By CNT Editors
Women Who Travel
Women Who Travel Podcast: Two Best Friends Eat Their Way Round the World
Host Lale Arikoglu chats with Mumtaz Mustafa and Laura Klynstra about their respective childhoods in Pakistan and Michigan shaped a mutual love of food.
By CNT Editors
The Future of Travel
- Future of Travel
What Does It Actually Mean to Create a ‘Sensory Inclusive’ City?
Sensory inclusion certifications are becoming increasingly popular in the travel world. But what do they actually mean?By JD Shadel - Future of Travel
Digital Nomads: Are They Crowding Destinations or Reviving Them?
If it's up to these forward thinking organizations, it's the latter.By JD Shadel - Future of Travel
The Future of International Travel Is Passport-Free
Biometric technology is replacing the need for passports at the world's most modern airports.By Jessica Puckett - Cruise
Sailing the Aegean Sustainably—Just Like the Ancients Did
Wind-powered tall ships can offer the cruise industry a roadmap to more sustainable sailings.By Elissa Garay - Future of Travel
AI Chatbots Want to Plan Your Future Trips—Should You Let Them?
Bing, give me trip ideas for Paris.By JD Shadel - Future of Travel
Can Aviation Ever Be Sustainable?
Introducing the Future of Travel column, a monthly series exploring the innovations and bold ideas moving travel forward.By JD Shadel - Train Journeys
California Is Getting ‘World-Class’ High-Speed Trains
Historic federal funding will bring US train travel one step closer to the high-speed rail systems of Europe and Asia.By Jessica Puckett - Air Travel
These Major Airlines Just Flew Planes Powered Entirely by Sustainable Aviation Fuel—So, What's Next?
Flight engines are revving up with cleaner alternatives.By Rachel Chang
Wedding Guest Essentials
Shopping
43 Spring Wedding Guest Dresses for Every Type of Ceremony
No matter where wedding season takes you, we've found a packable dress (or jumpsuit) for you.
By Meaghan Kenny
Shopping
The Most Comfortable Heels to Pack for a Wedding
Pumps, mules, and strappy sandals you can wear all night long.
By Meaghan Kenny
Shopping
The Best Garment Bags for Travel, Tested and Reviewed
For destination weddings, romantic honeymoons, and every special occasion in between.
By Meaghan Kenny
Shopping
Tested and Reviewed: The Best Travel Steamer to Take on the Road
I tested nine steamers—here are the ones I recommend for destination weddings and business travel.
By Erinne Magee
Shopping
The Best Packing Cubes to Keep Your Suitcase Organized
These Traveler-tested sets will save space and maintain order in your carry-on.
By Kristi Kellogg and Meaghan Kenny
Shopping
35 Beach Wedding Guest Dresses to Pack This Summer
Whether you're headed to a casual coastal ceremony or a more formal affair.
By Meaghan Kenny
Train Journeys
Rail trips you'll never forget.
Ski & Snow
Inspiration and advice for your winter adventures.
Road Trips
Make your next trip worth the drive with curated itineraries, expert gear, and more.
Adventure Travel
From the best hiking trails to how to get scuba certified.
Wellness & Spas
The meaning of wellness travel has expanded to include everything from somatic meditation to hormone replacement therapy and grief counseling. But of course, good old-fashioned pampering still plays a part. From the best new spa and retreat openings to the latest wellness trends, advice, and travel essentials, here’s what we’re most excited about in the health and wellness space.
Safari
Everything you need for your first safari—or your tenth.
Condé Nast Traveler will inspire your travel wish list with the best kept secrets of today's top tastemakers — from designers and architects, to writers and restaurateurs. Subscribe today for unlimited digital access.
More from Condé Nast Traveler
Cruise
Cruise Etiquette: Exactly How ‘All-Inclusive’ Are Cruises?
Unlike hotels, it’s actually the top-tier luxury cruise lines that include the most in their fares.
By Scott Laird
Places to Stay
Toronto's Coolest Airbnbs, From Waterfront Apartments to Classic Victorians
Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, we have an option for you.
By Todd Plummer
News & Advice
There’s Another Chance to See the Northern Lights This Week
Due to another geomagnetic storm, the northern lights might again be seen at lower latitudes across the US and Europe.
By Isabel Fraser
Shopping
I've Perfected the Long-Haul Flight Travel Uniform—Here's What I Wear
With 77,000 miles and counting this year alone, I've had a whole lot of time to develop a trusty formula for comfortable airport outfits that still look good.
By Kayla Becker
Destinations
3 Truly Untrodden South of France Getaways for Summer
Avoiding crowds—especially around the Olympics—doesn't mean you have to rule out the country's seaside.
By Mary Holland
Air Travel
How to Stay Healthy While Traveling, According to Flight Attendants
From foods to avoid while flying to the right (and wrong) way to exercise on a plane.
By Niccolo Serratt
Inspiration
How Paris Moves: Dispatches from France on the Eve of the Olympics
From cyclists along the Seine to surfers in Tahiti, we meet the athletes, artists, and everyday citizens of France living in and beyond the shadow of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
By Rebekah Peppler and Matt Ortile
Places To Stay
The Best Hotels in Lisbon, From Bairro Alto to Chiado
From boutique hotels in the coolest neighborhoods to the unmissable classics.
By Abigail Malbon
Inspiration
Ahead of the Olympics, All Eyes Are on Tahiti’s Mythic Wave
In a tiny fishing village in Tahiti, Olympic surfers will ride the world-famous Teahupo'o swell and compete for gold, but at what cost—to the environment and community?
By Megan Spurrell
Shopping
The Best Deals on Luggage at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Score deep discounts on suitcases and bags from Béis, Dagne Dover, Tumi, and more.
By Meaghan Kenny and Paris Wilson
Inspiration
The Best Things to Do on the Amalfi Coast
From visiting villages to learning about lemons
By CNT Editors
Places To Stay
The 52 Best Hotels in Paris
Whether you’re in town for business, pleasure, or the 2024 Olympics, there’s a hotel for you.
By Lindsey Tramuta and Sandra Ramani
News & Advice
15 Unwritten Rules That Everyone Should Know Before Visiting London
Everything Londoners want you to know before you visit, according to the editors of Condé Nast Traveller UK.
By Olivia Morelli and Layla Quaedvlieg
Adventure
At the Foot of the Himalayas, the Once-Forbidden Kingdom of Mustang Is Now Welcoming Travelers
In central Nepal, a sumptuous new hotel provides a gateway to the physically austere and culturally dynamic land of Mustang.
By Chandrahas Choudhury