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Julio Camba was a journalist that lived in room 338 at The Westin Palace, Madrid for nearly 20 years (more than 7,000 nights) from 1942 to 1962. Now a Marriott Bonvoy property, we’re asking the burning question: could you really…

As corporate and leisure travel have both bounced back after the COVID-19 pandemic, companies, travelers, and the travel industry itself are all figuring out how to navigate the “new normal” in the travel world, which includes concepts like revenge travel,…

Wellness retreats are an easy way to enjoy a vacation while also taking the time to focus on your well-being. Whether it be a spa break, a yoga retreat, or a luxury wellness resort, a wellness retreat allows you to…

Gazing out over the Mediterranean, exploring medieval villages and castles, strolling regal gardens, and practicing your high-school French, German, Italian, or Spanish … these are all things that you probably envision when thinking about your next European vacation. But perhaps…

Sometimes you want a vacation where you explore hidden gems, visit cultural sites, or head to every museum in town. Other times, you want to enjoy some fun in the sun. Those looking for the latter should head to Punta…

There’s no shortage of luxurious and over-the-top hotels to choose from in the glittering city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. And if you’re searching for a place to stay in the city, Atlantis, The Palm should be a…

Wellness is not just a hyped-up term that refers to spiritual healing or cleansing your chakras with crystals. While it can refer to those more … eccentric … methods of restoration for the mind and body, wellness often just refers…

We’ve all been there: a rough few months, mounting work stress, constantly catching colds and flu, or forever trying to drop those last few pounds or quit smoking. Ask anyone if they’d love a few extra hours of sleep; the…

You’ve finally found a comfortable position scrunched up in your tiny plane seat, so you close your eyes for a much-needed nap. Then, out of nowhere, you feel the plane begin to move. Your eyes pop open, and the pilot…

The Spanish capital is often overlooked in favor of beachy Mediterranean hubs like Barcelona or inviting Andalusian towns like Seville. But Madrid has so much to offer visitors, from cuisine to culture and nightlife with a taste of the “real”…

The bustling city of Bangkok, Thailand, is known for its dazzling temples, flavorful street food, enormous shopping malls, and vibrant energy. From crowded street markets to iconic nightlife, the city never seems to sleep. But you might need to, and…

Renting a car seems like a basic process and is likely something you’ve done before. But, there are some things to know about renting a car that can save you time, energy, and money. Whether you’re a beginner to the…

Crystalline sands, glittering clear waters, and happy-go-lucky fun in the sun — this is what a vacation in the gorgeous country of the Dominican Republic is all about. While there’s plenty of culture to experience and exploring to do in…

It’s 7 a.m., and you’ve just landed in Europe on a red-eye flight. We’ve all been there: You couldn’t sleep on your flight and were squished into a tiny economy seat. To make matters worse, there was turbulence, crying children,…