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Are you looking for the best shopping cities in the US? You’re in luck if you want to know the best cities for shopping in the USA. Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards The voters are in agreement that the United States does not have a capital for shopping and likely will never do so. It has instead ten competing theories on what retail should be as the fluorescent purgatory that is mall culture fades. With regard to the wider worldReaders believe that Asian cities are beta-testing the future, while Europe is preserving its golden archive. A test lab is…
Berlin It’s not a place where you tick off each sight on a list. It’s better to experience the daily life of its residents than just visit. The city’s residents are a great resource. vacation rentals The advantage of hotels is that you can quickly find yourself immersed into the culture and atmosphere of your chosen hotel. Berlin lifeNot just observing from afar. Soon, you will be a familiar face in the local bakery. bar. Berlin is a city that’s full of surprises, lively and sometimes loud. This is a city full of surprises, that’s lively, spontaneous and sometimes loud.Whether…
The Republic of Ireland capital is awash with cliches, but they are mostly true. Staying at one of Ireland’s best hotels is a great way to experience the culture if you are unable to spend the time necessary. Dublin It’s the best way of soaking it all in. You can expect to find warmth and friendly conversation in any establishment, whether it’s a five-star hotel or a hip boutique hostel. There will also be plenty of opinions on where you should go for your first beer. When it comes to hotels, Dublin plays to its strengths—expect plenty of classic Georgian architecture mixed…
Onboard/Offboard is a series that explores the can’t-miss highlights of our favorite cruises—from the shore excursions to book to the spa treatments too relaxing to pass up.A new ship sometimes needs time to work out the kinks, but at this point—more than 100 vessels later—Viking Has the routine down to a T. Early November, I boarded a plane to fly to Viking Vesta This is the 12th ocean liner. IstanbulIt’s been a few months since I started. My first Viking voyage and my first time to Türkiye. I was immediately charmed by its size and the Nordic-inspired decor. There are…
“Let’s me know as soon as you can get a flight, honey.” My sister had called my mom while her partner drove her into the emergency room at an urgent care center in South Bend Indiana, where I live. That was a whole year ago. After a year, she caressed her hand before closing her eyes. She was on life support but her life had been taken.As I sat up in bed to search for a flight, Los Angeles South Bend “There’s just one flight that gets you there earlier,” I texted knowing that another message was coming soon. My…
It’s always good to think about what you hope to achieve in the coming months, including where you would like to travel next. To help you out, we asked travel experts to share with us the places that are on their radar in 2026. Covering entire nations as well as regions, cities, and even individual neighborhoods, Condé Nast Traveler’s Best Places to Go features destinations in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and even extends all the way south to Oceania. This year we are highlighting destinations for the first time in GermanyAustria Switzerland For this global bucketlist. What are the…
I’m not stranger to cold. When I was in college in Syracuse, New York it felt like crossing the street to get to class. AntarcticaI have built my career by chasing stories where winter is often the main agenda. Swedish Lapland, the high Canadian Arctic, Hokkaido, JapanBuffalo, New York is where I visit my in-laws most often. The last seven years have been by far the most coldest part of my life. Minnesota—a place I adore precisely because locals don’t hide from Old Man Winter. They snowshoe and ski, go ice fishing, and have art festivals in frozen lakes. The…
Sophie van de Ven was our museum guide and she told the story of Delft ceramics. She explained that each piece is a hand-painted work of artwork. She explained that Delft blue ceramics were one of the very first products which fused East and Western cultures, unifying them through design. Today, its legacy is still appreciated by people around the globe. Royal Delft’s tradition is alive and well in each brushstroke. Van de Ven explains that unlike most modern producers, this manufacturer still makes each piece by hand. This transforms earthenware into artworks rich in depth and detail.The secret to…
The Alfriston in East SussexVirginia Woolf said that the South Downs was “too beautiful for just one pair of eyes and enough to lift a whole community in happiness”. What better place to visit at this time, when our happiness is at its lowest point? The perfect way to beat the January blues is to walk across the rolling hills of chalkland, towards the seacliffs. The walk is even better if you find a warm hotel bar at the end with an open fireplace.Last spring, The Alfriston in Sussex, near the village of the same title, was reopened by new…
Free People’s blanket scarf Winter Chill is warm, durable and surprisingly soft. It lives up to its title. The plush polyester fabric is soft to the touch and instantly cozy. Its oversized design makes it easy for you to wear over a simple cardigan or coat. Fringe details add a stylish element, and the garment is available in two vibrant colors: pink and matcha.MaterialPolyester