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The World’s Most Beautiful Libraries Worth Traveling For
From converted monasteries to redwood forested reading rooms, the most beautiful libraries are for truly ones for the books.
Condé Nast TravelerAug 25
13 Stopover Flights to Help You Get the Most Out of International Airfare
These airlines allow free stopovers in destinations like Paris, Lisbon, Iceland, Fiji, and Osaka.
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- Eiffel TowerSightParis, FranceIt is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower from 1887 to 1889.
- SeineSightParis, Francecruise included in the 'Paris Must-See' package
- Golden CircleSightReykjavík, Icelandabbreviated tour available from $112
- Turkish AirlinesPlaceIstanbul, Turkeyoffers Stopover in Istanbul with free hotel
- Air FrancePlaceParis, Franceoffers Paris stopover program for connecting passengers
- Charles de Gaulle International AirportSightParis, Franceconnecting passengers can add up to four-night stay
- Extime TravelPlaceParis, Francecurates travel packages for Paris stopovers
- Disneyland ParisSightParis, Francetravel package includes entry to parks
- LufthansaPlaceMunich, Germanyoffers stopover program in Munich
- Rosewood MunichHotelMunich, Germany20% off flex room rate
- Neuschwanstein CastleSightMunich, GermanyIt is located in the Swabia region of Bavaria, in the municipality of Schwangau, above the incorporated village of…
- Linderhof PalaceSightMunich, GermanyIt is the smallest of the three palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one which was actually…
- Fiji AirwaysPlaceNadi, Fijioffers free 48-hour stopover in Nadi
- TAP Air PortugalPlaceLisbon, Portugaloffers free stopovers in Porto and Lisbon
- IberiaPlaceMadrid, SpainStopover Hola Madrid program
- Prado museumMuseumMadrid, Spain20% off tickets
- IcelandAirPlaceReykjavík, Icelandoffers free Reykjavik stopovers
- Qatar AirwaysPlaceDoha, Qataroffers hotel bundle for stopovers in Doha
- Louvre MuseumMuseumParis, France
- Shangri-La Yanuca IslandHotelNadi, Fiji
- VOMO islandHotelNadi, Fiji
Condé Nast TravelerDec 15, 2025
The Best Hotels and Resorts in the World: The Gold List 2026
Our editors across the globe share their favorite places to stay.
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- Al Moudira HotelHotelLuxor, EgyptOasis on Luxor's quiet west bank.
- Bvlgari Resort DubaiHotelDubai, United Arab EmiratesSecret refuge with understated luxury.
- Kinondo KwetuHotelGalu, KenyaBarefoot Indian Ocean retreat.
- Mount Gahinga LodgeHotelsouthwest Uganda, UgandaUnderstated luxury with Virunga views.
- Our Habitas AlUlaHotelAlUla, Saudi ArabiaVillas dissolve into sandstone cliffs.
- HegraSightAlUla, Saudi ArabiaUNESCO-listed tombs, 20-minute drive.
- Raffles DohaHotelLusail Marina, QatarLandmark hotel shaped like a scimitar.
- The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu DhabiHotelAbu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesGrandest luxury resort on beautiful beach.
- The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi DesertHotelRas Al Khaimah, United Arab EmiratesDreamy escape with wildlife and desert adventures.
- Somalisa CampHotelHwange National Park, ZimbabweSafari lodge in Hwange National Park.
- Sterrekopje FarmHotelWestern Cape, South AfricaThoughtful healing hotel on a farm.
- SussurroHotelMozambique Island, MozambiqueArtistry in every corner on a peninsula.
- Wilderness Bisate LodgeHotelVolcanoes National Park, RwandaLuxury conservation tourism base camp.
- Buahan, A Banyan Tree EscapeHotelTaro village, IndonesiaOriginal property with volcanic views.
- Cape WeligamaHotelSouthern Riviera, Sri LankaClifftop hotel with new beach club.
- The AtlasRestaurantSouthern Riviera, Sri LankaAll-day dining at Cape Weligama.
- TableauRestaurantSouthern Riviera, Sri LankaLive cooking experience on cliff's edge.
- The SocietyRestaurantSouthern Riviera, Sri LankaRevamped bar with inspired tipples.
- Capella SingaporeHotelSentosa Island, SingaporeHilltop haven in former barracks.
- CassiaRestaurantSentosa Island, SingaporeFine dining at Capella Singapore.