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See. Hofburg Palace↗ Explore the historic palace, once reserved for nobility, now open to all. Globe Museum↗ Discover the only public museum dedicated to globes, showcasing over 220 rare spheres.

Eat. Boca↗ Enjoy communal Mediterranean dishes from chef Lauryn Therin. Café Sacher Taste the 'original Sachertorte' at this historic cafe within Hotel Sacher.

Stay. Rosewood Vienna↗ Stay at this top-rated hotel, a favorite among Condé Nast Traveler readers. Park Hyatt Vienna↗ Consider this highly-rated hotel for your stay in Central Europe. Mandarin Oriental, Vienna Check into this stylish hotel, a former 1908 courthouse with contemporary design.

Condé Nast TravelerOct 15, 2026

15 European Cities That Are at Their Most Magical in Winter

Trade your winter blues for mulled wine and snow-dusted canal houses.

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Lonely PlanetOct 13

The 13 Best Places to Visit in December

December is the ideal month to get away. Try these perfect winter escapes, taking in festive markets, action-packed adventures and the northern lights.

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  • La JollaNeighborhoodSan Diego, United StatesFancy neighborhood in San Diego.
  • Puerto PrincesaHotelPalawan, PhilippinesCapital of Palawan, gateway to Subterranean River.
  • El NidoNeighborhoodPalawan, PhilippinesOffers 20-plus dive sites with diverse marine life.
  • El YunqueParkPuerto RicoRainforest for hiking in Puerto Rico.
  • Bioluminescent BaySightPuerto RicoOffers dazzling after-dark kayaking.
  • RincónNeighborhoodPuerto RicoKnown for surfing in Puerto Rico.
  • San JuanNeighborhoodPuerto RicoOld town founded in 1521 with bright alleyways.
  • ViequesSightPuerto RicoLocated about 8 miles (13 km) east of the main island of Puerto Rico, it is about 20 miles (32 km) long and 4.5 miles…
  • PonceNeighborhoodPuerto RicoLively second city of Puerto Rico.
  • Coron IslandSightPalawan, PhilippinesOffers thrilling wreck diving on a sunken Japanese fleet.
  • Triglav National ParkSightSloveniaPark with thrilling landscapes for resorts.
  • Lake BledSightSloveniaMagical lake with an isle and castle.
  • HatilloNeighborhoodPuerto RicoTown known for high jinks on Día de los Inocentes.
  • Subterranean River National ParkSightPuerto Princesa, PhilippinesNavigable underground waterway through karst formations.
  • Lake BohinjSightSloveniaBeautiful lake in Triglav National Park.
  • Central Kalahari Game ReserveNature reserveBotswanaLarge reserve attracting big predators in rainy season.
  • Northern Deception ValleyNeighborhoodBotswanaArea attracting grazers and predators in the reserve.
  • EncinitasNeighborhoodSan Diego, United StatesSurfy neighborhood in San Diego.
  • Ocean BeachSuburbSan Diego, United StatesAlternative neighborhood in San Diego.
  • CulebraNeighborhoodPuerto Rico
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National GeographicOct 12

How Vienna's Ball Scene Has Evolved in the Digital Age

While always popular in the Austrian capital, these events have taken off in the digital age, with online platforms drawing a new generation to fairytale dance floors.

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6

10 Top Hotels in Central and Southern Europe 2026: Readers’ Choice Awards

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top hotels in Central and Southern Europe.

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 11

Ready for a Euro Fall? Travel Experts Weigh In on the Best Destinations for 2026

Whether you prefer the city or the countryside, these are the European destinations making waves this fall.

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  • Mandarin OrientalHotelDiscover a luxury 5-star hotel in Vienna's city center, blending historic charm with modern elegance.
  • RosewoodHotelGenießen Sie erstklassige Annehmlichkeiten und tadellosen Service im luxuriösen Rosewood Vienna, einem 5-Sterne-Hotel…
  • Burg KinoSightCozy movie theater for screenings of The Third Man.
  • Hotel SacherHotelCelebrated its 150th anniversary.
  • Albertina MuseumMuseumCelebrated its 250th anniversary.
  • Elsewhere
  • AkelarreRestaurantSan Sebastián, SpainWorld-renowned restaurant in San Sebastian.
  • Assistens CemeterySightCopenhagen, DenmarkStroll through golden-hued grounds in the fall.
  • BroensMarketCopenhagen, DenmarkOplev Broens Street Food ved Inderhavnsbroen – street food, liv og åbne omgivelser med udsigt over Københavns Havn.
  • Hotel SandersHotelCopenhagen, DenmarkDesign-forward option to lean into the city's artsy edge.
  • Hotel D’AngleterreHotelCopenhagen, DenmarkOplev Hotel d’Angleterre, Københavns 5-stjernede luksushotel.
  • North ZealandNeighborhoodHelsingør, DenmarkKnown as the Danish Riviera with historic palaces.
  • Kronborg CastleSightHelsingør, DenmarkShakespeare-famous historic palace in North Zealand.
  • Louisiana Museum of Modern ArtGalleryHumlebæk, DenmarkSeaside stunner in North Zealand.
  • San Sebastián GastronomikaFestivalSan Sebastián, SpainCelebrates 50th anniversary of New Basque Cuisine.
  • Hotel Maria CristinaHotelSan Sebastián, SpainA glamorous property with history and heritage in spades.
  • Midland RegionNeighborhoodAthlone, IrelandIrish countryside known for Samhain celebrations.
  • County MeathNeighborhoodNavan, IrelandVisit sacred sites like Hill of Ward and Hill of Tara.
  • Hill of WardSightAthboy, IrelandIt is between Athboy and Ráth Chairn.
  • Hill of TaraSightTara, IrelandTradition identifies the hill as the inauguration place and seat of the High Kings of Ireland; it also appears in Irish…
  • Púca FestivalFestivalAthboy, IrelandBiggest celebration for Samhain in Ireland.
  • Ballyfin DemesneHotelRathdowney, IrelandRomantic, old-school stay in the Irish countryside.
  • Connemara CoastNeighborhoodGalway, IrelandDramatic limestone formations and glacial lakes.
  • ReffenMarketCopenhagen, Denmark
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BBC TravelAug 29

The museum charting how humans understand the world

Beautiful, surreal and eerily empty, Vienna's Globe Museum the only public museum on Earth dedicated to globes, and it – quite literally – tells the story of our world.

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Lonely PlanetAug 28

The Best Christmas Markets in Europe

Get planning your festive season with this guide to this year

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MonocleAug 19

Great escapes: Four new hotels worth knowing in Chianti, Vienna, Fort Lauderdale and Rome

Check in to these hotels after a day of strolling through the sloping vineyards of Chianti, wandering the historic streets of Rome or kicking back in Florida’s Fort Lauderdale.

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  • The CompanionHotelThe Companion: Boutique and design hotel in Vienna near Westbahnhof, featuring Restaurant Boca, Bar Calypso, and…
  • BocaRestaurantCommunal Mediterranean dishes
  • Elsewhere
  • La DarbiaHotelChiant, Italy11th-century hamlet with regional materials
  • PerroquetHotelFort Lauderdale, United StatesPolished retreat in a 1950s motel
  • Bonnet House Museum and GardensParkFort Lauderdale, United States14-hectare museum and gardens
  • NSU Art MuseumMuseumFort Lauderdale, United StatesArt museum
  • AmanitaPlaceRome, ItalyItalian contemporary art gallery outpost
  • Cantina PipistrelloRestaurantRome, ItalyIntimate wine-tasting space
  • Drink KongCaféRome, ItalyRome's hottest cocktail bar
  • Le Tre SartePlaceRome, ItalyBoutique selling matchy-matchy outfits
  • RetrobottegaRestaurantRome, ItalyRooftop venue for innovative cuisine
  • Teatro della CometaTheatreRome, ItalyVintage theatre relaunched as a cultural home
  • Casa JK PlaceHotelRome, Italy
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 17

Conan O'Brien on Taking His Travel Show to Mumbai, Manila, and Beyond

Conan O'Brien Must Go returns for its third season on August 21.

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National GeographicJul 30

These grand hotels have legendary cellars—and centuries of history

Underneath these world-class stays, the past lives on with rare spirits and vintages, hidden walls, and secret passages that survived wars and even volcanic eruptions.

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  • Hôtel de ParisHotelMonte Carlo, MonacoMonaco's largest hotel wine cellars span 16,000 square feet.
  • The StaffordHotelLondon, United KingdomCellar dates to 17th century, once connected to St. James' Palace.
  • Four Seasons Hotel George VHotelParis, FranceFamed cellar founded with the hotel in 1928, carved into rock.
  • Le CinqRestaurantParis, FranceOne of three Michelin-starred restaurants at Four Seasons Hotel George V.
  • L'OrangerieRestaurantParis, FranceOne of two Michelin-starred restaurants at Four Seasons Hotel George V.
  • Le GeorgeRestaurantParis, FranceA Michelin-starred restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel George V.
  • Il Borro ToscanaHotelSan Giustino Valdarno, ItalyLuxury resort rests atop a medieval estate and village.
  • The Apartment at Tour d’ArgentHotelParis, FranceOne-bedroom micro-hotel overlooking the Seine and Paris skyline.
  • Tour d'ArgentRestaurantParis, FranceOne of the world's most historical restaurants, opened in 1582.
  • The Retreat at Blue LagoonHotelReykjanes Peninsula, IcelandGeothermal cellar set in a lava cave formed by a volcano.
  • Moss restaurantRestaurantReykjanes Peninsula, IcelandMichelin-starred restaurant at The Retreat at Blue Lagoon.
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Condé Nast TravelerJan 22

The Most Romantic Hotels in the Entire World

Whether you're looking for adventure, white-sand beaches, or fine dining, here’s where to stay for the ultimate romantic getaway.

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  • Hotel MottoHotelIntimate hotel with 1920s Paris design flair.
  • Chez BernardRestaurantTop-floor bar with greenery for cocktails and classics.
  • Elsewhere
  • Gritti PalaceHotelVenice, ItalyGrande dame of Venetian hospitality with canal views.
  • Hotel BalzacHotelParis, FranceModernist boutique with black marble and checkerboard tile.
  • KatikiesHotelSantorini, GreeceStunning views of the caldera and chic minimal design.
  • ChromataHotelSantorini, GreeceOffers private infinity pools.
  • ChromaRestaurantSantorini, GreeceCandlelit dining with local Santorini wine.
  • AnthósRestaurantSantorini, GreeceServes langoustine tartare and sea bass.
  • Grand Park RovinjHotelRovinj, CroatiaPerched above the Adriatic with views of Old Town.
  • OlivieraRestaurantCosta Navarino, GreeceTerrace offers milk cake and pistachio-studded yogurt.
  • TahirRestaurantCosta Navarino, GreeceServes wood-fired pizza and baba ghanoush.
  • Mandarin Oriental, Costa NavarinoHotelCosta Navarino, GreeceSuites and villas offer privacy and quiet luxury.
  • La ResidenciaHotelDeià, SpainRomantic retreat in Serra de Tramuntana foothills.
  • El OlivoRestaurantDeià, SpainOffers Mallorcan flavors for candlelit dinners.
  • Villa IgieaHotelPalermo, ItalyMasterclass in sophisticated elegance with outdoor terrace.
  • Santa Marina, a Luxury Collection ResortHotelMykonos, GreeceResort with private beach on Ornos Bay.
  • Grand Hotel TremezzoHotelTremezzo, ItalyArt Nouveau retreat on Lake Como with floating pool.
  • La TerrazzaRestaurantTremezzo, ItalyDine on handmade pastas with shaved truffles.
  • TBarRestaurantTremezzo, ItalyTerrace for digestifs with a view.
  • ForestisHotelBressanone, ItalySpa retreat with minimal, nature-driven design.
  • Domaine des EtangsHotelMassignac, France13th-century château overlooking a serene lake.
  • Splendido, A Belmond HotelHotelPortofino, ItalyTimeless retreat above Portofino's glittering bay.
  • Six Senses Douro ValleyHotelLamego, PortugalWellness and wine amid vineyards.
  • Deplar FarmHotelHofsós, IcelandFormer farm on Troll Peninsula for quiet contemplation.
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 27, 2025

7 Vienna Airbnbs We're Bookmarking for Future Visits

From vintage furniture to a courtyard terrace, there's a lot to look forward to at these rentals.

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  • NeubauNeighborhoodVienna's creative quarter
  • BeethovenRestaurantWir verwöhnen Sie mit Wiener Küche, ungarische Schmankerln, und Saisonspezialitäten.
  • OttakringNeighborhoodrustic home in this area
  • DanubeSightminimal apartment off this river
  • LeopoldstadtNeighborhoodclassic stay in this area
  • MozartSight
  • AirbnbHotel
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National GeographicMay 2, 2023

Cafe culture: celebrating 20 of Europe's greatest cafes

Cafes are part of the fabric of European culture. For centuries they’ve been where political rebellions have started, and where writers, artists and other great thinkers have exchanged ideas. The ...

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  • Café SacherCaféFamous for its original Sachertorte chocolate cake.
  • Café CentralCaféViennese landmark frequented by intellectuals.
  • Elsewhere
  • Schwarzes CaféPubBerlin, GermanyOpen 24 hours, popular for breakfasts.
  • Café de la PaixRestaurantParis, FranceHistoric site with gold columns and frescoes.
  • Sally Lunn'sRestaurantBath, United KingdomServes Bath buns in one of the oldest houses.
  • Pastéis de BelémRestaurantLisbon, PortugalSells 20,000 pastéis de nata daily.
  • Bewley's Grafton StreetCaféDublin, IrelandShop Bewley's tea & coffee online and enjoy sustainable Fairtrade products roasted locally in Ireland.
  • Antico Caffe GrecoRestaurantRome, ItalyRome's oldest coffee shop, decorated with paintings.
  • Caffè FlorianCaféVenice, ItalyWorld's oldest operating coffee house.
  • Cafe PushkinRestaurantMoscow, RussiaRestaurant with 19th-century Russian aristocrat's home decor.
  • Grand CafeRestaurantOslo, NorwayMural depicts Munch and Ibsen.
  • Mackintosh at The WillowCaféGlasgow, United KingdomOnly remaining tea room by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
  • Kavarna SlaviaCaféPrague, CzechiaOffers views of Prague Castle and Charles Bridge.
  • Cafe GijónCaféMadrid, SpainMeeting point for writers and artists.
  • Café AméricainCaféAmsterdam, The NetherlandsClassic art deco interiors with Tiffany lamps.
  • Café GerbeaudCaféBudapest, HungaryOne of Budapest's best patisseries.
  • Cafe MajesticRestaurantPorto, PortugalCurving marble facade with cherub sculptures.
  • Cafe ProcopeRestaurantParis, FranceCredited with popularising cafe culture in France.
  • New York CafeCaféBudapest, HungaryOpulent space restored with gold leaf and murals.
  • Conditori La GlaceBakeryCopenhagen, DenmarkOldest pastry shop in Copenhagen.
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