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Looking for the best places to visit in the world? Here's a sneak peek at Time's 2025 list of the World’s Greatest Places. Shebara Resort in the Red Sea—one of the greatest places to visit in 2025. Courtesy of Shebara Resort What are the best places to visit in the world in 2025? Time recently revealed its annual list of the World’s Greatest Places, highlighting 100 extraordinary destinations to visit and stay—from resorts and cruises to restaurants and attractions. In its seventh year, Time’s list is compiled through nominations from international correspondents and contributors, along with an application process. The goal? To find one-of-a-kind spots around the globe that offer transformative experiences, tempting travelers to venture farther and embrace the authentic. “Because Time is a global news publication, our travel issue focuses on newsworthy destinations around the world—including hotels, museums, restaurants, attractions, national parks and more, across all price...

If you want to make your travels a little more comfortable, airport lounge access is key. Here are the credit cards that offer it and how it works. The post The best credit cards for airport lounge access in Canada for 2025 appeared first on MoneySense. Airport lounge access can transform an otherwise gruelling layover into a relaxing respite. Lounges typically offer free snacks and drinks, free Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, work areas, showers, sleep pods and even spa services. It’s little wonder, then, that for many frequent fliers, lounge access is an especially coveted credit card feature. Here are the best cards to carry with you on your next trip. Best airport lounge access credit cards Best lounge access credit cards overview Compare key features of popular airport lounge access cards in Canada. Keep scrolling for our editors’ top picks. MoneySense award winners Check out the pros and cons of the top three airport lounge access credit cards, as well as the best American Expre...

Each of these carry-on backpacks will help you get through security in style. The best carry-on backpacks have an big impact on our overall travel comfort: Pick the wrong one and you’ll end up hauling what feels like an oversized load through a never-ending airport terminal. Compound that with strict airline regulations that only allow for backpacks that can fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead bin, and suddenly, finding the best carry-on pack can feel like a tall order. That’s why we tested a grip of the best technical and fashionable carry-on backpacks for every kind of traveler, from aesthetic objets d’art to carry-on travel backpacks that look as good in the TSA line as they do in a meeting or on the trail. With spring break travels picking up soon, all of these picks will have you looking and feeling like a first-class traveler (even in basic economy). Best Carry-on Backpack Overall: Peak Design Travel Backpack, $300 Best Budget Carry-On Backpack: Jansport Vent...

TRAVEL insurance offers you protection if your flights or holiday are cancelled unexpectedly or if you need help in an emergency while overseas. Your cover could end up being a real lifeline if you have an accident while on holiday or need to replace cancelled bookings or lost baggage. There are loads of products on the market and which is right for you will depend on the level of cover you need and the activities you're planning to do while away. For example, if your heading off skiing or on a cruise you'll need insurance cover specific to the nature of your trip. Whatever your plans - here is how to find the best travel insurance: What is travel insurance? Travel insurance is there to help you when something goes wrong with your holiday. It can help cover your bills if your flights are cancelled, your luggage is lost, or you need medical help when travelling abroad. The two main types of travel insurance are single and multi-trip cover. There are also often separate packag...

The Maldives are breathtakingly beautiful and generous to the traveler seeking the solace of nature and the sea to relieve stress. If you are looking for a budget-friendly international trip that fits your pocket but offers you all the luxury still, Maldives has got you covered. The Maldives are breathtakingly beautiful and generous to the traveller seeking the solace of nature and the sea to relieve stress. If you are looking for a budget friendly international trip that fits your pocket but offers you all the luxury still, Maldives has got you covered. It is a favourite resort for couples in particular, and is well-known for being a great honeymoon location. Solo trips, on the other hand, especially for women, have always been a source of concern while travelling. As empowering as travelling solo feels to women, they're equally anxious about their safety and the reasons are not unknown to any of us. For a very long time, solo travelling in itself was regarded as unsafe f...

“A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies” being staged at the National Gallery. one mile from the White House, makes it impossible to divorce from current events. Elizabeth Catlett, 'There is A Woman In Every Color,' 1975, woocut/linocut sheet: 55.9 x 76.2 cm (22 x 30 in.) framed: 77.5 x 91.4 cm (30 1/2 x 36 in.). From the Hampton University Museum Collection, Hampton, VA Alexanders Photography. © 2024 Mora-Catlett Family / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY “A Black Revolutionary Artist and all that it implies.” Elizabeth Catlett (1915–2012) spoke those words from Mexico, having been denied a visa by the United States, her country of birth, for entry to attend and speak at a 1970 conference. Catlett was banned in the U.S.A. Her banishment was set in motion by receiving Mexican citizenship in 1962. Pursuing Mexican citizenship was set in motion by imprisonment in Mexico in 1959. Catlett was tossed in jail for participating in a railroad worke...

The luxury hospitality world’s premier gathering dazzles with dynamic speakers, memorable performances and a few surprises. Shirley Bassey serenades The Summit gala attendees. Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide’s 2025 Summit, the biggest event on the luxury travel industry’s annual calendar, shined brightly in Monaco during its first international conference. Renowned for its casino, lavish cars and couture shopping, the glamorous principality could not have been better suited for an event filled with symposiums, learning sessions and soirees attended by more than 750 of the top hospitality names and brightest minds in the travel world from across 90 countries. Though The Summit didn’t officially commence until February 26, attendees collected in and around Monaco’s famed Casino Square for photos (Forbes Travel Guide’s logo placed in its center was a particularly popular spot for shots) and parties in the days leading up to it. The stars were out at the Casino Square. Forbes Tr...

Tickets for the Studio Ghibli tourist attraction can be difficult to get—here's how I did it. The first time I went to Japan, I was in the air longer than I was on the ground. It was for a press event and while I walked around a bit, between sleep and work I didn’t really get to see anything. So when Lucasfilm announced that Star Wars Celebration was going to be in Japan in April 2025, I took it as a sign. I’m turning 45 in April and a trip to Japan for a Star Wars convention sounded like a fun way to celebrate. But I wasn’t gonna make the same mistake again—no quick trip in and out. This time, I’m staying longer, giving me a chance to visit the number one place on my Japan bucket list: the Studio Ghibli Museum. The Ghibli Museum in Mitaka (not to be confused with the park in Nagoya) is somewhere I’ve wanted to go for as long as I’ve known it existed. Not many of my favorite film studios (Lucasfilm, Pixar, Marvel, Amblin, Aardman) have dedicated tourist locations you can visit w...

Japan is one of the most exciting and dynamic holiday destinations - and here’s what happened when we chose it as our honeymoon holiday Working at HELLO! magazine, I have been able to write about visiting some amazing destinations over the years. But when I tied the knot and my husband and I discussed our dream honeymoon spot - it was an easy choice. Fortunately, there was one country that had been at the top of both of our bucket lists for a long time - one that combined adventure and sightseeing with that little dollop of luxury. As one of the countries that waited the longest before reopening their borders after the COVID pandemic, Japan seems to be at the top of many people’s lists this year. Here’s why it was the ultimate honeymoon vacation - and head to the bottom of the review for all of the tips and tricks we learned there to make your stay easier and more fun… Day one: Tokyo Arriving after a 14-hour flight is a slightly harrowing experience, especially if, like me, flying i...