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Arnie WeissmannPerhaps counterintuitively, an adventure often requires a fair amount of inaction. This came home to me during the Adventure Travel World Summit in Puerto Natales, Chile, last week. The Summit, organized by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), is unique in that attendees must practice what they preach in the midst of its annual meeting. This year, Day 2 was the designated Day of Adventure (ominously abbreviated as DOA), when all attendees must choose an excursion hosted by a local inbound operator to get a taste of the experiences discussed on surrounding days.On this year’s DOA, most of us headed…

Let’s face it: For a truly enjoyable family vacation, there’s got to be something for everybody. A trip is no fun if the kids — or worse yet, the parents — are constantly whining. That’s why we set out to find awesome locations that excel at bringing a variety of activities for every age, whether they’re 5 years old or 50. The good news is there is no shortage of great places to visit that will leave a mark on you and your family and help you make a memory of a lifetime.From the Big Apple to a forest filled…

When it comes to discovering a destination, few experiences are as revealing (or as delicious) as exploring its food scene. We asked theTravel + Leisure team to share the cities that left the strongest impression on their taste buds, from street food havens to fine-dining capitals. Whether it’s bold flavors or rich culinary traditions, these food cities are the ones that served up a long-lasting experience for T+L. Thailand “Thailand is one of those places where the food itself is the destination. When my husband and I honeymooned in the land of fish sauce and chilies a few years ago,…

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Maybe you can blame it on Sir Edmund Hillary, the New Zealander who along with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay became the first humans to summit Mount Everest in 1953. Ever since then, that other “Land Down Under” has become a petri dish and testing ground for new (and perhaps increasingly extreme) outdoor activities.Adrenaline-pumping exploits run a broad gamut from high in the sky to deep underground, soaking wet to ice cold, upon manmade contraptions to adrenaline activities that rely almost totally on what Mother Nature has already created.The one thing they have in common besides their origin in New Zealand is…

Dubai was never on my vacation bucket list. It always struck me as the most sanitised version of a city. I have always been drawn to grit: roadside food stalls, loud bazaars, old buildings with peeling paint. The man-made utopia seemed over the top, superficial and cold. I had written it off after my one visit years ago.So when an invite came from the Dubai Tourism Authority to spend a few days in the city, I wished my editor had picked someone else. Not only was I going to a place I’d dismissed, but I was going alone. After two…

Guided tours have always made sense for seeing Egypt’s legendary pyramids or Africa’s expansive parks. But even seemingly easy-to-navigate destinations — say, Australia, Japan or America’s national parks — are great contenders for a guided or small-group tour.Big names like Globus, Trafalgar, Adventures by Disney, Abercrombie & Kent and Tauck are leaders in the industry, with tours that go beyond just ticking boxes; these guided tours blend insider access with local culture, food, history and geography.Best of all? Someone else is taking care of the logistics, leaving you free to sit back and take it all in. Here’s our pick…

The FinancialExpress.com Adventure Tourism Meet (ATM) 2025, organized by Indian Express Online Media, successfully concluded its third edition at the State Convention Centre in Shillong on October 14, 2025. The event brought together some of the most inspiring voices in the adventure tourism industry—pioneers, entrepreneurs, and conservationists—who shared their perspectives on shaping a responsible and globally competitive future for adventure tourism in India. Organised in association with Meghalaya Tourism, the Presenting Partner, ATM 2025 served as a vibrant platform for dialogue, collaboration, and vision-sharing among stakeholders from across India and beyond. The event witnessed rich discussions, thought-provoking presentations, and cultural…

Q. I’ve had something on my mind as my wedding approaches this fall. My fiancé and I are both excited to start our married life together, but I’m feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to navigate family expectations around the holidays—especially since this will be our first holiday season as a married couple.Both of our families have strong traditions and very different ways of celebrating. My family does a big Thanksgiving at my parents’ house with extended relatives. We have a Christmas Eve dinner that goes late into the night. His family prefers smaller, quieter gatherings and always does Christmas morning…

Last updated: 5:00 AM ET, Wed October 22, 2025 WHY IT RATES: Baja California is hosting an event in Las Vegas on October 27, 2025, for the travel trade community to showcase its gastronomy, wines and culture, highlighting it as a top destination for culinary and adventure tourism. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Managing EditorBaja California is bringing the vibrant energy, flavors and creativity of Mexico’s Pacific region to Las Vegas in a special evening designed for the travel trade community. Experience Baja California in Las Vegas will take place on Monday, October 27, 2025, inviting travel professionals to discover one of Mexico’s most…