Travel Inspiration
Iconic Sites to Celebrate Black History Month in 2020 | TravelPulse
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate African American achievements and their impact on the world. Americans of all backgrounds can learn about, honor and reflect on the significance of this month by visiting a number of iconic sites across the country. Here are 13 that are not to be missed this February.
Pictured - King Birth Home - Atlanta, GA
Silversea's Antarctica
Take an Antarctic Expedition cruise and set foot on this last continent, a place untouched by humanity - and enjoy what is probably the most southernmost afternoon tea in the world.
Awaken your soul to the wonder of Antarctica with one of Silversea's Antarctic cruises. Revel in the beauty and overwhelming power of nature. Admire the staggering abundance of wildlife. Meet the personal challenge of reaching the earth’s last great wilderness frontier. You’ll cruise across seas of glass, passing giant prisms of ice riding an ink-blue sea. And you’ll share the landscape with bellowing elephant seals and raucous rookeries of penguins, unafraid and unperturbed by your presence. Silversea's luxury Antarctica cruises offer the highest standards of comfort, safety and style aboard either Silver Explorer or the newly refurbished Silver Cloud.
Accommodations
America's Best All-Inclusive Resorts for Adults | Jetsetter
The options are limited, but they're out there: luxe all-inclusive resorts in the U.S. where adults can catch up on some serious “us” time. Be they exclusively adults-only or family-friendly with some seriously sophisticated perks, these six places are America's best all-inclusive resorts for adults.
Gastronomy
Caviar, Explained: Where to Source the Very Best and How to Serve It – Robb Report
Your in-depth guide to the crown jewel of canapes.
Of Special Interest
5 proven benefits of learning a new language | Travel + Leisure
Learning a new language is good for your brain.
What You Should — and Should Not — Write On Your Luggage Tag | Travel + Leisure
Whether or not to include an address, however, is contentious, and you might want to refrain from putting your home address on your luggage. If you can avoid listing your home address, you will be less likely to be targeted for a robbery while you are away.
Cruising
Cruising the Crystal seas | World Travel Magazine
The Crystal Serenity – one of the ships from Crystal Cruises, 4-time winner of the Best Luxury Cruise Line award and ultra-luxe around-the-world voyage operator – has emerged from its month-long redesign with a slew of new features that will make her future journeys all the more plush for her passengers.
Victoria Cruise Lines to Launch Largest River Cruise Ship in 2020 | Luxury Travel Advisor
Having experienced increased demand for its luxury river cruise product on China’s Yangtze River, Victoria Cruise Lines reports that it will launch a new ship in the spring of 2020. The line says that the Victoria Sabrina will be the largest river cruise ship in the world when departs on its inaugural voyage next spring.
Country Spotlight
10 Common Misconceptions And Stereotypes About Africa - Travel Noire
Africa is complex, like many places around the world, but its imperfections are just as beautiful as its complexities. Here are 10 common myths about Africa debunked.
Travel to Cuba: What to Know About the New Rules - Condé Nast Traveler
Cruising, flights to airports other than Havana, and people-to-people visas are now off the table.
Ecuador and Galapagos Islands Adventure Itinerary | Travel + Leisure
This trip spans the entire country, from Quito, with its cobblestoned streets and 16th-century cathedrals, to Pasochoa, an extinct volcano in the Ecuadoran Andes, and the Galápagos Islands.
Air Travel
How to Make the Most of Flying Business Class | Travel + Leisure
Whether you’re traveling for business, treated yourself or used a ton of airline miles, the important thing is that you made it, and what matters even more is how you make the most of your sky-high experience.