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Lonely PlanetJul 17, 2026

The best tropical vacation destinations on a budget

Plan an excellent tropical escape without spending a fortune at one of these budget-friendly warm-weather destinations.

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Providencia IslandSightProvidencia, Colombiaremote Caribbean island with footprint-free golden sand beaches
Playa BlancaSightCartagena, Colombiaoffers beach huts, bars, and hammocks for overnight stays
Vanua LevuSightSuva, FijiFiji's second-largest island with pristine beaches and waterfalls
Gunung RinjaniTrailLombok, Indonesiamulti-day adventure climbing Indonesia's second-highest volcano
Pantai MawiSightLombok, Indonesiaworld-class surf breaks in southern Lombok
Air Terjun Sindang GilaSightLombok, Indonesiaspectacular waterfalls in Lombok's jungle interior
Gili IslandsNeighborhoodLombok, Indonesiafree from motorized transport, includes Gili Trawangan, Meno, Air
Zanzibar IslandSightZanzibar City, TanzaniaTanzania's jewel with cinematic coral reefs and soft sand beaches
KendwaSightZanzibar City, Tanzaniawidest beach on Zanzibar, swimmable with soft sand
PongweSightZanzibar City, Tanzaniacrowd-free coastline with sublime shades of turquoise on east coast
JambianiSightZanzibar City, Tanzanialaid-back tropical place on Zanzibar's southeast coast
PalawanHotelPuerto Princesa, Philippinesarchipelagic province with islands, waterfalls, caves, and wrecks
Green IslandSightCairns, Australiacoral cay near Cairns for reef trips
KurandaNeighborhoodCairns, Australianearby village with artsy, hippie markets
Rusty'sMarketCairns, Australiamarket filled with tropical fruits
Trinity BeachParkCairns, AustraliaIn the 2021 census, Trinity Beach had a population of 6,594 people.
BarbadosSightBridgetown, Barbadosaffordable Caribbean destination with public sugar-sand beaches
Brownes BeachSightBridgetown, Barbadossnorkel with seahorses, turtles, and rays
BathshebaSightBridgetown, Barbadosepic surfing on the wild Atlantic-facing east coast
Rainbow ReefSightSuva, Fiji
Namena Marine ReserveSightSuva, Fiji
Clifton BeachSightCairns, Australia

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 12

The Colombian Chefs Revitalizing the Country's Food Scene

From Bogotà to Cartegena and Medellín, a new generation of Colombians is drawing on tradition—and creating some of the world's best restaurants in the process.

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Chapinero AltoNeighborhoodlocus of Bogotá's food scene
Rogelio SalmonaPlacearchitect of mid-20th-century red-brick mansions
Mini-MalRestaurantrestaurant using Indigenous rites and biodiverse flora/fauna
Salvo PatriaRestaurantseasonal, waste-conscious restaurant
AmazonPlaceFrom the Colombian Amazon to Malawi's Kusango National Park, grants from the US government have been ended leaving…
LeoRestaurantChapinero restaurant with tasting menus
FunleoPlacefoundation working with producers across Colombia
TerritorioRestaurantrange of distillates using native ingredients
La Sala de LauraRestaurantbistro above mother's restaurant
La CandelariaNeighborhoodBogotá's colonial old town
Casa Mamá LuzRestaurantrestaurant of Luz Dary Cogollo, star of Street Food
Comuna 13Neighborhoodhillside slum in Medellín, now a tourist destination
Berracas de la 13Restaurantrestaurant and women's collective in Comuna 13
Mamba NegraRestaurantrestaurant known for ancestral Colombian ingredients
Elcielo HotelHotelhotel opened by Juan Manuel Barrientos
SambombiRestaurantbistro pioneering hyperlocalism
La Perseverancia marketMarketmarket where Mamá Luz started with a food stall
Príncipe ConejoPlaceurban farm near La Sierra
La SierraNeighborhoodarea with breeze block houses
Rituales café and roasterRestaurantworks with 35 coffee-producing families
Urban Coffee ToursPlaceoffers tours to coffee producers in La Sierra
PacificPlace
V60 drippersPlace

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 5

Where to Travel in 2026, According to Your Sign

Japan, Colombia, Mexico, Finland—there's a lot to see in 2026, and your horoscope can tell you which will be the best fit.

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Route 66TrailChicago, United Stateslegendary highway for discovery and freedom
UluruSightYulara, Australiaspiritually charged, visually breathtaking, culturally profound
Chiriquí ProvincePlaceDavid, Panamalush region of mountains, forests, and coastline
Northern Chilean PatagoniaPlacePunta Arenas, Chileglacial lakes, volcanic peaks, healing waters

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Atlas ObscuraDec 10, 2025

La Linterna in Cali, Colombia

La Linterna is a traditional printing press/graphic workshop located in the San Antonio neighborhood of Cali. It is not just an old printing press: it is a cultural beacon that resists the digital age with old machines, ink, lead type, rollers, linoleum, engravings, and the soul of several master printers. It was originally a workshop that old printers used for newspapers, street posters, broch…

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La LinternaPlacetraditional printing press resisting digital age with old machines
San AntonioNeighborhoodneighborhood where La Linterna is located
Reliance pressPlaceprinting press from 1890, made in USA
MarinoniPlaceprinting press from 1870, made in France
San Antonio neighborhoodNeighborhood

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 7, 2025

Expect to See These Hotels All Over Your Feed in 2026

From Venice to Kyoto and Costa Rica, it's going to be an unforgettable year for newcomers and familiar faces alike.

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The CooperHotelCharleston, United StatesWaterfront location overlooking Charleston Harbor
The Knox Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts CollectionHotelDallas, United StatesAnchors the magnetic Knox Street neighborhood
White ElephantHotelAspen, United StatesThird outpost with 54 rooms and mountain views
The Selvedge, a SingleThread InnHotelHealdsburg, United StatesRestored 1895 River Belle Inn on Russian River banks
The Huntington HotelHotelSan Francisco, United StatesGrande dame of Nob Hill, renovated by Ken Fulk
The Vineta, Oetker HotelsHotelPalm Beach, United StatesHistoric building on Cocoanut Row, recently renovated
1 Hotel AustinHotelAustin, United StatesNature-driven approach on banks of Waller Creek
AmanvariHotelCosta Palmas, MexicoUltra-luxe serenity within Costa Palmas community
Siari, a Ritz-Carlton ReserveHotelNayarit, MexicoEstate on 920 acres along Mexico's Pacific coast
JW Marriott Costa ElenaHotelGuanacaste, Costa RicaChic new all-inclusive property with 415 rooms
Four Seasons Hotel and Residences CartagenaHotelCartagena, ColombiaSpans heritage buildings in vibrant Getsemaní
Explora El CalafateHotelEl Calafate, ArgentinaLuxury lodge near Lake Argentino with glacier views
Inkaterra Cabo BlancoHotelPiura, PeruEco-tourism destination on Peru's northern coastline
Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty ArchHotelLondon, United KingdomOccupies a Grade-I listed monument near Trafalgar Square
Cambridge House, Auberge CollectionHotelLondon, United KingdomGeorgian mansion on Piccadilly, balancing heritage and polish
The NewmanHotelLondon, United KingdomBoutique hotel in Fitzrovia with Art Deco design
HopeHotelScottish Highlands, United KingdomRetreat on vast Sutherland estate, part of rewilding project
Mercer MadridHotelMadrid, SpainLandmarked building, former HQ of Sociedad General Azucarera
Vestige Can JordiHotelFormentera, SpainLocated on Cala Saona, one of the island's best beaches
Zannier BendorHotelÎle de Bendor, FranceReimagined Provençal village on a private island
Airelles Palladio VeneziaHotelVenice, ItalyOccupies three historic buildings on Giudecca

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 4, 2025

Colombia Is Home to the Best Restaurant in Latin America in 2025

Plus, the full 50 Best Restaurants in Latin America list.

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El ChatoRestaurantNamed best restaurant in Latin America 2025
CeleleRestaurantRanked fifth in Latin America 2025
LeoRestaurantNew entry at 23 in Latin America 2025
AfluenteRestaurantNew entry at 34 in Latin America 2025
Humo NegroRestaurantRanked 41 in Latin America 2025
OdaRestaurantRanked 76, won Sustainable Restaurant Award
ManuelRestaurantRanked 46 in Latin America 2025
Sambombí Bistró LocalRestaurantRanked 98 in Latin America 2025
KjolleRestaurantRanked second in Latin America 2025
MéritoRestaurantRanked fourth in Latin America 2025
CosmeRestaurantDescubre COSME Restaurante, un espacio acogedor en Lima que fusiona sabores caseros con técnicas modernas.
NelitaRestaurantTo experience our tasting menu, a reservation is required.
EvvaiRestaurantModerno, criativo e com raízes italianas: os mesmos atributos que descrevem o Evvai aplicam-se ao seu chef, Luiz…
AnaRestaurantNamed One To Watch in Latin America 2025
SelmaRestaurantCasual dining spot across the street from El Chato
SublimeRestaurantRanked 19 in Latin America 2025
DiacáRestaurantRanked 37 in Latin America 2025
Mercado 24RestaurantRanked 42 in Latin America 2025
Le Bristol ParisHotelA landmark Paris hotel , with good reason: from the sumptuously oversized suites to always-on service, this is the type…
NomaRestaurantA meal you won't soon forget The vibe The world's most famous restaurant The crowd Smug, because they got a reservation…
Bar RudaRestaurantCasual dining spot that just opened this year
Don JulioRestaurantRanked third in Latin America 2025
BoragóRestaurantRanked sixth in Latin America 2025
QuintonilRestaurantRanked seventh in Latin America 2025
TujuRestaurantRanked eighth in Latin America 2025
AramiRestaurant2025 opening, ranked 48 in Latin America
Demo MagnoliaRestaurant2025 opening, ranked 31 in Latin America
CriziaRestaurantRanked 40 in Latin America 2025
Fundación IMA NGOPlace
Lita wine barRestaurant
Mag Market bakeryRestaurant
Botanical Garden of BogotáSight
Guatemala CityNeighborhood
LitaRestaurant
Mag MarketMarket
Fundación IMAPlace
Escuela de Hostelería HofmannPlace
NuemaRestaurant

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 10, 2025

Where to Go on Your Next Girls Trip

We asked well-traveled women to share their tried-and-true spots, and ended up with 14 picks from Puerto Rico to Puglia.

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Taliesin WestAttractionScottsdale, United StatesFrank Lloyd Wright's former home and studio.
Andaz Scottsdale Resort & BungalowsHotelScottsdale, United StatesHotel with midcentury-modern vibes.
Duryea’sHotelMontauk, United StatesOffers sunset cottages and a restaurant by the water.
The Surf LodgeRestaurantMontauk, United StatesPopular outdoor bar with good music and sunset views.
Sea Pines ResortHotelHilton Head Island, United StatesPremier villas on Hilton Head Island.
Daufuskie IslandSightHilton Head Island, United StatesIsland near Hilton Head with preserved history.
Marriott Bonvoy Homes & VillasHotelCartagena, ColombiaProperty with rooftop pool and city views.
Jacada TravelPlaceCartagena, ColombiaOffers curated experiences like salsa lessons and yacht excursions.
Norma RistoranteRestaurantCartagena, ColombiaRestaurant with live music, pasta, and grilled seafood.
El Arsenal: The Rum BoxRestaurantCartagena, ColombiaOffers lessons on Colombian rums paired with chocolate.
Broccoli City Music FestivalFestivalWashington, United StatesMusic festival held in Washington D.C.
Lincoln MemorialSightWashington, United StatesCultural landmark in Washington D.C.
Kimpton Banneker HotelHotelWashington, United StatesHotel near the Washington Monument.
Washington MonumentSightWashington, United StatesMonument in Washington D.C.
Busboys & PoetsRestaurantWashington, United StatesServes Southern comfort food and doubles as a bookstore.
Silver SocialRestaurantWashington, United StatesOffers elevated classics near Nationals Park.
La HaciendaRestaurantScottsdale, United StatesHidden gem restaurant inside the Fairmont Princess.
Well & Being SpaSightScottsdale, United StatesSpa getaway with the best views.
Naturalis Bio Resort & SpaHotelLecce, ItalyLuxury hotel in Salento with a nurturing vibe.
National Museum of African American History and CultureMuseumWashington, United States
National Museum of Women in the ArtsMuseumWashington, United States

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