Condé Nast Traveler
.png)
Featured
Places to Stay
30 The Best Hotels in Portugal, From Seaside Boutiques to Luxe City Spots
From small and smart boutiques to family-friendly hotels in Portugal
By Abigail Malbon
Inspiration
11 Best Places to Go Hiking Around NYC
When wilderness calls, you never have to stray too far to answer.
By Kat Chen
Family Travel
19 Best Family Vacation Spots in the US
From Cape Cod to Charleston, these destinations promise fun for the whole family.
By Kimberly Wilson and Jamie Spain
News & Advice
These Are the Happiest Cities in the World for 2025
The Happy City Index ranks 200 cities across 82 metrics that add up to a global happiness quotient—these cities made the cut.
By Jessica Puckett
The Best New Affordable Hotels in the World: 2025 Hot List
The most affordable hotels of the past year's best new openings, selected from our global list of winners.
By CNT Editors
Will the Newark Airport Chaos Repeat Itself at Other US Airports This Summer?
An aviation professor and former air traffic controller breaks down what went wrong at Newark airport, and why the chaos is unlikely to repeat itself anywhere else.
By Jessica Puckett
The Philippines Is Launching a Digital Nomad Visa—Here's What to Know
Digital nomads can live and work in the Philippines for up to two years on the new visa. Here's what we know about the program so far.
By Connor Sturges
Tipping in Italy: A Guide to Aperitivo Hour, Espresso Bars, and Trattorias
Should you tip in Italy? Here's when to do it, and how much to give.
By Matt Ortile
Vote in the 2025 Readers' Choice Awards Survey
Condé Nast Traveler's annual spotlight on your all-time favorite hotels, cruises, resorts, islands, and more.
Trending Stories
News & Advice
TSA Just Banned This Popular Travel Item From Checked Luggage
Here's what you can and can't pack in your carry-on and checked luggage, according to the TSA's official list.
By Jessica Chapel
Adventure
100 Foot Wave's Season 3 Chases Surf from Nazaré to San Diego
Big wave surfer Garrett McNamara on how his relationship to surfing has changed over a decade of chasing a 100-foot wave.
By Megan Spurrell
News & Advice
Tipping in Italy: A Guide to Aperitivo Hour, Espresso Bars, and Trattorias
Should you tip in Italy? Here's when to do it, and how much to give.
By Matt Ortile
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
Gold List 2025
- Gold List
The Gold List 2025: The Top Hotels and Resorts in the World
Our editors across the globe share their favorite places to stay.By CNT Editors - Gold List
The Best Cruise Ships in the World: The Gold List 2025
Our editors across the globe share the best cruise ships.By CNT Editors - Gold List
The Best Hotels and Resorts in Europe and the UK: The Gold List 2025
Our global editors across four continents share their favorite places to stay.By CNT Editors - Gold List
The Best Hotels and Resorts in the US, Canada, and the Caribbean: The Gold List 2025
Our global editors across four continents share their favorite places to stay.By CNT Editors - Gold List
The Gold List 2025: Best Hotels and Resorts in Mexico, Central, and South America
Our global editors across four continents share their favorite places to stay.By CNT Editors - Gold List
The Best Hotels and Resorts in Asia: The Gold List 2025
Our global editors across four continents share their favorite places to stay.By CNT Editors - Gold List
The Gold List 2025: The Best Hotels and Resorts in Australia and Oceania
Our global editors across four continents share their favorite places to stay and ships to sail.By CNT Editors Gold List
Our 30th list of the world’s greatest hotels and cruises captures nearly a year’s worth of work.
Women Who Travel Podcast
Women Who Travel
Women Who Travel Podcast: In Search of the Cats of the World
Lale chats with animal welfare advocate and internet personality Hannah Shaw about her life's work—meeting cats across the globe.
By CNT Editors
Women Who Travel
Women Who Travel Podcast: Brooke Shields on Gaining Agency and Power Through Travel
The icon joins host Lale Arikoglu to reflect on her life heretofore traveling the world for work.
By CNT Editors
Women Who Travel
Women Who Travel Podcast: Why This Is the Year to Visit Greenland, Kyrgyzstan, and More
A few of our well-traveled editors chat with Lale about deciding the best places to go in 2025.
By CNT Editors
Women Who Travel
Women Who Travel Podcast: A Palestinian American Chef on Creating Community Through Food
Host Lale Arikoglu speaks with Reem Assil about the power of bread, her Oakland bakery, and personal ties to Gaza.
By CNT Editors
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
Travel Well
- Wellness & Spas
How to Stay Present During Vacation
Simple mindfulness habits can keep you focused on your vacation, instead of stressors waiting for you back home.By Jillian Dara - Wellness & Spas
Bringing Home the Spirit of Ayurveda After a Retreat in India
While self care is easy at a dedicated spa or resort, Annie Daly shows how to integrate wellness into daily life after the trip is over.By Annie Daly - Wellness & Spas
Menopause Has Finally Entered the Wellness Conversation
With dedicated programming and retreats, top spas and resorts worldwide are now helping women navigate this life phase.By Alex Postman - Wellness & Spas
What Is Womb Therapy and Do I Need It?
Writer Malia Yagoda attempts to answer these questions with a wellness treatment in Tokyo.By Maria Yagoda - Wellness & Spas
After Relying on a Wellness Regimen, a Safari Taught Me When to Let Go
One writer balances the anxiety around departing from at-home routine with the joy of being open to experiences and the need to flexible while traveling.By Todd Plummer - Wellness & Spas
Wellness Retreats, Long the Domain of Women, Are Welcoming More Men
Storied retreats and travel specialists are seeing an increase in men traveling for their health.By Prasad Ramamurthy
Winter Travel Essentials
Shopping
The Best Winter Essentials to Pack This Season
All the best cold-weather clothing, accessories, and gear you need to stay warm, whether you're hitting the slopes or trudging out to restaurants.
By Madison Flager and Meaghan Kenny
Shopping
What to Pack for a Ski Trip
The essentials you need for your next ski trip, from goggles and gloves to down jackets.
By Charlotte Davey and Jessica Chapel
Shopping
The Best Blanket Scarves to Keep You Warm at 30,000 Feet
Create your own little cocoon with an oversized scarf.
By Juliet Izon
Shopping
How to Build the Perfect Winter Capsule Wardrobe
The warm winter basics every traveler needs, from cashmere sweaters to packable puffers.
By Meaghan Kenny
Shopping
The 12 Best Winter Leggings, Tested and Reviewed
Editor favorites for winter runs, chilly plane rides, ski trips, and more.
By Meaghan Kenny
Shopping
11 Packable Winter Vests That Are Actually Warm
Insulated, water-resistant vests for every adventure.
By Lauren Dana Ellman
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
Inspiration
The Oklahoma Panhandle Is Perfect for a Kitschy Road Trip
Long known as “No Man's Land,” the Oklahoma Panhandle has only become more interesting—consider these five road-trip stops as proof.
By Matt Kirouac
Destinations
27 Best Bakeries in London, According to Our UK Editors
Londoners are moving on from over-iced cupcakes and stiff chocolate éclairs – from ancient grains to slow fermentation and Scandi-inspired delights, these are the best bakeries in London right now.
By Sarah James and Connor Sturges
Air Travel
The Real ID Deadline Is Today—Here's What to Do If You Still Don't Have One
Starting today, travelers need a Real ID to fly out of US airports. These are your options if your license isn't compliant.
By Jessica Puckett
Islands & Beaches
The Best Charleston Beaches
Sun, sand, surf, trails—in this city, you're never far from a shoreline.
By Stephanie Burt
Shopping
Our Guide to a Summer Capsule Wardrobe
No matter where you're headed, build your packing list around these essentials.
By Meaghan Kenny
Destinations
30 Best Restaurants in Singapore
Once you eat in Singapore, you may never leave.
By Audrey Phoon and Annette Tan
Women Who Travel
On a Trip to Phnom Penh, Reflecting on Homecoming and Change
In a new anthology of queer travel writing, writer Putsata Reang ruminates on the bittersweetness of returning to Cambodia.
By Putsata Reang
Islands & Beaches
16 Best Private Island Resorts in the World
For those vacations when you don't want to see another soul.
By Paul Rubio
Places to Stay
The Best Affordable Hotels in New York City
From Washington Heights to Williamsburg, these impressive NYC hotels have rooms for under $300 a night.
By Juliet Izon and Paris Wilson
Style & Culture
How I Travel: Kristin Cavallari Won’t Go to Paris Until She’s in Love Again
We peek into the airport routines and bizarre quirks of the world's most well-traveled people.
By Kaitlin Menza
Inspiration
A 300-mile Walk Along Japan’s Ancient Pilgrimage Routes
In his new memoir Things Become Other Things, photographer and essayist Craig Mod contemplates the power of a long walk to see a place—and ourselves—anew.
By Craig Mod
Shopping
The Best Linen Basics to Add to Your Summer Packing List
From breathable linen pants to versatile button-downs, these are the basics worth packing this summer.
By Lauren Dana Ellman
Wellness & Spas
The Best Wellness Travel Experiences in the Middle East, From Yoga Retreats to a Digital Detox for Kids
Longevity retreats, wellness festivals, and boot camps—these are the best wellness experiences in the Middle East for 2025.
By Natascha Hawke
Places to Stay
The Best Airbnbs in Tuscany for Your Next Trip to the Italian Countryside
Charming homestays in Florence, Pisa, Lucca, and more.
By Charley Ward and Layla Quaedvlieg
Destinations
8 Best Hotels in Munich, Germany
Whether you’re in search of a luxury option or something more budget-friendly, here are our picks for the best hotels in Munich.
By Nathalie Meier-Scupin