Africa, Africa & The Middle East, Egypt

13 Days in Egypt

Our editorial forays are usually quite fast-paced, but sometimes a trip follows a schedule that a leisure traveler would also enjoy. In any case, most... 13 Days
Canada

Vancouver and Vancouver Island

The city of Vancouver is a bustling metropolis encircled by water on three sides, tucked at the base of deep-green forested mountains and surrounded... 10 Days
Belize

10 Days in Belize

Because Belize uses English as its official language, the country makes an ideal first foray into Central America. It is a microcosm of the entire region... 10 Days
Antarctica

14-Day Antarctic Cruise

This classic Antarctica itinerary delivers prodigious tabular icebergs, sculptural bergs floating in pools of turquoise-blue melt water, mountains rising... 14 Days
Africa

East Africa Itinerary

First-time visitors to East Africa generally want to see the majestic savannas and staggeringly abundant wildlife of either Kenya’s Maasai Mara National... 2 Weeks
Africa

Two Weeks in South Africa

From December to April (summer and early fall), when the weather is settled and reliably sunny, Cape Town is one of the world’s most beautiful cities... 2 Weeks
Africa

Namibia and Victoria Falls

My recent trip to southern Africa felt particularly satisfying because of its stark contrasts. After spending time in one of the driest, oldest deserts... 18 Days
Italy

Calabria Road Trip

Calabria, the rugged toe of Italy’s boot, is little known even to a majority of Italians. Savvy Roman and Milanese vacationers have long been aware,... 9 Days
Europe, Germany

Hamburg and the Baltic Coast

When visiting this region, many people combine Hamburg with Amsterdam and Copenhagen (or Cologne), but I like to balance city sightseeing with some more... 9 Days
Europe, France

8-Day Provence Wine Itinerary

Provence remains one of France's most romantic destinations, especially outside the overcrowded summer months. The region offers something for everyone... 8 Days
Europe, France

Brittany Driving Itinerary

This 12-day itinerary encompasses much of the best of Brittany. It includes more hotels than I might otherwise recommend for a single vacation, but the... 12 Days