By proceeding, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Jumeirah, Dubai/Oyster There are many things you might know about Dubai. It’s home to the tallest building in the world, an indoor ski slope in the middle of the desert, and many, many shopping malls. But there are probably some things you might not realize about the city — we name seven here.
Dubai is a mesmerizing city, an oasis of modernity in the Middle Eastern desert. It’s known for making everything extravagant — nearly every attraction is the biggest, the tallest, the most expensive, or some other crazy superlative. There’s a lot to do in this young city, so we’ve narrowed it down to eleven things you…
If you’re a woman and you’ve done any amount of solo travel, chances are that friends, family, and maybe even strangers have brought up concerns about safety. While European destinations are generally perceived as safe, some parts of the developing world are not. Moreover, some places just aren’t that safe for anyone — female or…
At the end of each year, travel experts across the globe publish much-anticipated lists that aim to excite readers about upcoming travel trends. Our 2018 list spans five continents and urges travelers to explore new cities, try new foods, embrace new cultures, and gain new perspectives. And while there are thousands of destinations around the…
If you spend any time watching or reading the news, or scanning your Twitter feed for that matter, you might be apprehensive about traveling to the Middle East. Contrary to the often-sensationalized headlines, however, the region is not entirely dangerous, and war, terrorism, and controversy don’t define the place as a whole. While there are…
There are plenty of reasons to travel — museums, spectacular food, historic sights — all perfectly fine diversions. But for shopaholics, none of those can beat the high we get from returning to our hotel room victorious after a decadent day of shopping. And for us, no vacation is complete without splurging on something on…
The Supérieure Room at The Peninsula Paris/Oyster Traveling can be all about living out your wildest fantasies. For some, that means journeying far and wide to climb a mountain, while others satisfy their wanderlust by relaxing on an exotic private island. The hotel experience, too, is often about turning your reveries into a temporary reality,…
Dubai is a veritable playground for the wealthy, and its many attractions draw millions of visitors each year. The desert city is home to the tallest building in the world, the largest mall in the world, a massive indoor ski slope, and much, much more. But you probably already know all that. What you might…
Unless you’re PreCheck-approved, there are a few inevitabilities that you can’t escape when flying: You’ll likely have to maneuver your way through a pileup of plastic bins, stand (shoe-less) on a long security line, and endure an uncomfortable pat-down. But now there’s something fishy — literally — happening at Dubai International Airport that’s changing this…
When you’re traveling, driving offers a chance to slow down and let everything you’ve experienced up to that point sink in. And then there are the drives that you travel specifically for — drives that reveal incredible natural phenomena, a palpable sense of history, or just beautiful scenery. Whatever your reason for hitting the road,…
