A former trading hub, Penang has benefited from the influences of a variety of cultures. George Town, the island’s capital, showcases both colonial and Chinese architecture, and rows of Instagram-perfect, pastel-painted shophouses. #directtravel#travelcade#islanddestinations
South America is famous for its boho-chic beach culture, and Uruguay doesn’t disappoint. A glam jetset crowd flocks to the country’s Golden Riviera for its surf scene, elegant vineyards, and design-forward resorts. #directtravel#travelcade#uruguay#beautifuldestinations
Palawan is home to the otherworldly Puerto Princesa Subterranean River, a UNESCO World Heritage Site worth the trip alone. Many make El Nido and its blue lagoon their base, though, to explore the Bacuit Archipelago. #directtravel#travelcade#islanddestinations#luxurytravel
When travelers make the trek to Australia, their sights are set on Sydney and Melbourne. But just off the country’s southern coast, Tasmania is a diamond in the rough. A wild geography of arid, windswept land, rolling vineyards, prehistoric eucalyptic forests and rugged coastline
If the landscapes of Iceland and New Zealand get your pulse racing, you’re going to love the Faroe Islands. Located 200 miles west of Scotland’s remote Shetland Islands the volcanic archipelago's terrain is wild and windswept—prime stomping grounds for nature enthusiasts.
A verdant island that rises up out of crystal clear waters to ooze a unique and independent personality, St Barths has not only garnered a reputation of exclusivity and luxury – but of stunning natural beauty. #directtravel#travelcade#islanddestinations#beachvacations
Is there ever a bad time to visit the City of Light? If so, it’s certainly not this year, when The Louvre continues to run its just-launched retrospective celebrating the 500th anniversary of the death of Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci. #directtravel#Paris#france
A luxury vacation in the Turks & Caicos offers all the beauty of the tropical isles – with none of the crowds. Thousands of acres of white sand beaches speckle the seas creating a feeling of seclusion and privacy whilst luxurious hotels settle on the shores. #directtravel
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort was bound to be a beauty: Vietnam’s vivid natural tapestry – sea, jungle, rainforest, mountains – meets Bill Bensley design. What with the restaurant, private beach, fragrant spa and romantic rooms, you’ll be weeping come home time.
Boston is finally showing its sophisticated side. The Massachusetts College of Art and Design is opening a 15,000-square-foot venue for contemporary art called the MassArt Art Museum in February, and five new designer food halls are scheduled to open by 2020’s close.
St. Lucia - Set apart by a dramatic landscape of twin coastal peaks that overlook vast rainforests filled with birds of paradise. Join locals on banana plantations, lay eyes upon vibrant wildlife and hike atop the island for one of the best views in the Atlantic. #directtravel
While there may not be a definitive answer to that question, it is safe to say that the Nile is still considered the longest. However, the Amazon does unquestionably take home one title — the largest river by volume. #directtravel#travelcade#nileriver#amazon#traveltrivia
Swimmable beaches are something of a unicorn on this portion of the Pacific, so the Montage gets brownie points for swooping in on a rare crescent-shaped expanse—with walk-in sea access. Once you’ve binged on the deep blue waters, you can focus on its stylish, tropical digs.
Though Egypt has topped Americans’ no-fly zone for the better part of a decade, there’s never been a more exciting time to visit this sophisticated cultural icon. Cairo’s much-hyped Grand Egyptian Museum-where visitors can see 5,400 artifacts opens its doors this year.