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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
News & Advice
7 Trending European Destinations for Summer—And How to Avoid the Crowds If You Visit
The on-trend European destinations that have seen the largest increase in summer bookings compared to last year.
By Jessica Puckett
News & Advice
The Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower Will Light Up the Night Sky This Week
An astronomer's expert guide to how and where to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower.
By Phil Plait
Women Who Travel
May 2025 Horoscope: Be Selfish on Group Trips This Month
Professional astrologer Steph Koyfman reads your monthly horoscope—and spells out how it may shape your travels.
By Steph Koyfman
Tracee Ellis Ross Has Been Recreating The Same Solo Trip Since 1997
The star took her first TV paycheck to the Bahamas, and took to the schedule—or lack thereof—with ease.
By Hannah Towey
The World’s 20 Best Cities for Architecture Lovers
A little art, a little history, a lot of photo ops.
By Caitlin Morton
The Best New Restaurants in the World: 2025 Hot List
This year's best new dining destinations, from New Orleans to Sydney.
By CNT Editors
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.
7 Best Family-Friendly Vacation Spots in Florida
From a beach-fringed, laid back isle to historic city centers with prime dining, the Sunshine State has options to please everyone.
By Lia Picard
Trending Stories
Readers' Choice Awards
2025 Readers' Choice Awards Survey
Condé Nast Traveler's annual spotlight on your all-time favorite hotels, cruises, resorts, islands, and more.
Air Travel
This Fear of Flying Subreddit Is the Most Heartwarming Corner of the Internet
On r/FearOfFlying, nervous fliers trade advice, ask pilots safety questions, and even track each other through turbulence. Then, they share what they would have missed had they not traveled.
By Hannah Singleton
News & Advice
The Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower Will Light Up the Night Sky This Week
An astronomer's expert guide to how and where to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower.
By Phil Plait
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.
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Destination Weddings
How We Pulled It Off: A Colorful Bermuda Wedding with Tassa Drummers and Gombey Dancers
A couple with Bermudan and Indian backgrounds threw the destination wedding of their dreams on the pink-sanded island.
By Kaitlin Menza
Shopping
9 Best Portable Speakers for Beach Days, Camping Trips, & Backyard BBQs
Compact speakers that deliver sound and convenience.
By Emily Price
Hot List
The Best New Wellness Hotels in the World: 2024 Hot List
The best wellness hotel openings of the past year, selected from our global list of winners.
By CNT Editors
Hot List
The Best New Beach Hotels in the World: 2025 Hot List
The best beach hotel openings of the past year, from our global list of winners.
By CNT Editors
Shopping
This Is the Most Comfortable Travel Pillow I've Ever Used
Trtl's upgraded travel pillow prevents your head from jerking forward while you catch some z's.
By Charley Ward
Style & Culture
Tokyo's Jazz Kissaten Are Still the Best in the World—Here Are 3 to Know
These venerable listening spaces are also stylish bars and cafés where music lovers gather.
By Alex Halberstadt
Cruise
I'm Scared of the Open Seas—This Expedition Cruise Changed My Mind
A travel writer wary of both seafaring and organized group travel sets off on a 12-day cruise to the remote atolls and outer islands of the Seychelles.
By Maria Yagoda
Places to Stay
My Favorite Airbnb: A Charming Artist's Home in São Paulo, Brazil
A central location, spectacular building, and lush view of the neighborhood make this apartment worth a stay.
By Damian Fallon
Destinations
24 Best Things to Do in San Francisco
The Golden City trademarks that make for one uniquely charming coastal getaway.
By Kimberley Lovato
Shopping
13 Best Reusable Water Bottles to Travel With, Tested & Approved
From self-filtering bottles to insulated, stainless steel tumblers.
By Meaghan Kenny
Shopping
15 Best Sunscreens for Every Skin Type, Tested & Reviewed by Our Editors
Our top picks for swimming, surfing, hiking, and more outdoor summer fun.
By Meaghan Kenny and Jessica Chapel
Inspiration
15 Major Sporting Events in 2025 Worth Traveling For
From the Monaco Grand Prix to the Ryder Cup, here's what to know before planning a trip—and where to stay when you go.
By Jessica Chapel
Road Trips
A Maine Coast Guide for Road Trippers
Portland, Camden, and Bar Harbor—the top three tracks on Maine's Greatest Hits album—are the ones you want to revisit again and again.
By Todd Plummer
Style & Culture
How I Travel: Chef Thomas Keller Needs a Coffee Machine in the Hotel Room
We peek into the airport routines and bizarre quirks of the world's most well-traveled people.
By Kaitlin Menza
Shopping
25 Editor-Approved Tote Bags for Every Travel Need
From roomy canvas carryalls to sleek leather work bags, a good tote is a travel essential.
By Paris Wilson