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5 New Resorts Opening in 2024

Pack your beach bag, because 2024 promises a few new resorts travelers are excited to visit in the coming year. Here are a few standouts in Mexico and the Caribbean: Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos (December 2023) Although the resort opened in December 2023, most travelers will experience this incredible sister property to Grand Velas Los Cabos in the coming year. Tucked into a cove of the Sea of Cortez, this adults-only intimate retreat also allows access to the beloved Grand Velas Los Cabos. The brand is known for its culinary delights, impeccable service, and luxurious grounds. Perfect for: Couples…
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New Cruise Ships Setting Sail in 2024

Here’s hoping for fair skies and following seas in 2024! With so many new cruise ships sailing the globe, we can’t wait to help you plan an exciting adventure at sea that promises endless onboard amenities, special memories in port, and genuine fun for all ages. Here are a few ships generating excitement this year: Icon of the Seas and Utopia of the Seas (Royal Caribbean) The largest ships launching in 2024 also have the biggest buzz. Icon of the Seas sets sail in January as the first in a new class of ships from Royal Caribbean. It boasts lots…
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Cozy Travel

Hygge, the Danish concept of coziness that stirs pleasant feelings of contentment, has become a global phenomenon over the past few years. With numerous how-to books on the market, YouTube channels dedicated to the creation of cinematic hygge masterpieces, and social media accounts that showcase hygge at home, coziness is celebrated more than ever. But how do you capture that warm and fuzzy feeling on your next vacation? Consider how you embrace coziness at home and simply take it on the road (or to the sky, or to the sea!) when traveling. We have some ideas and inspiration for cozy…
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Festive Reading Recommendations

Whether you’re cozy by a roaring fire at home or trying to get cozy in your seat on an airplane, we have some festive reading recommendations to fill your soul with the spirit of the season. Only for the Holidays by Abiola Bello City girl Tia and country boy Quincy don’t have much in common, but when a somewhat-single Tia arrives at Quincy’s family farm for festive season and he needs a date for the Winter Ball, both realize they could benefit from attending together. The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt has kept her career as a Christmas…
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Tips for Air Travel During the Holidays

The airport can be a stressful place at any time of year, but with so many travelers preparing to jet-set during the holidays, it can be downright dreadful. Keep your cool with these tips for air travel during the holiday season: Book Airport Parking Early Securing a parking spot well in advance of your trip is important not only for availability, but also for parking spot location and sometimes even overall cost. Arrive (Really) Early Give yourself plenty of time to check in, check luggage, and go through security. It’s always better to be lounging at your gate than sprinting…
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