Happy Dec. 2!
The most beautiful and chaotic season of the year is upon us. As I write this blog, I’m staring at nutcrackers, Santas and other holiday décor that needs to be arranged around the apartment so we can finally get in the spirit — I’m one of those that refuses to believe it’s Christmas until my place feels like a little Christmas village, ha!
Between birthdays, work events and the gatherings, December starts and ends in the blink of an eye. Add some travel to the mix, and you have the perfect recipe for madness — that is, if you don’t plan, of course. What’s that popular saying … if you fail to plan, you plan to fail, right?
At Global Traveler we’re gearing up to celebrate this year’s GT Tested Reader Survey awards winners at the beautiful Peninsula Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, California. The event takes place on Tuesday, Dec. 14, (tell a friend to tell a friend) and I am so happy I get to visit the venue during this season. I remember two years ago how beautifully ornate the holiday decorations were around the property. From lights to trees and garlands, everything was decked out!
Since the event is only a few days after my birthday and I’ve enjoyed traveling for my birthday the past two years, I didn’t want this year to be an exception, so I took the opportunity to fly to a destination I’ve wanted to experience for a long time: the vibrant and colorful city of New Orleans. I will meet my boyfriend there to explore and get through our already-packed itinerary! It’ll be especially interesting to return right into the holiday, as we land only a few days before Christmas.
I must admit, I am both excited and nervous about traveling around this time of the year, but mostly excited and eager to go. Do you enjoy traveling during the holidays?
— Yasser Ogando, advertising & production manager
Introducing
FX Excursions
FX Excursions offers the chance for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in destinations around the world.
#globility
Insta FeedDaily
Jun 3, 2025Pan Pacific London Unveils Newly Renovated Suites
Pan Pacific London recently unveiled a new standard of luxury across its 42 suites, boasting a tapestry of textures, colors and botanical motifs, designed by Singapore-based FDAT.
Sponsored Content
Lech Walesa on Tour: A Conversation with a Man Who Changed the World
Some events change a nation. Some change the world.
Daily
Jun 3, 2025Prospect, A New Mountain Lake Resort, Opens in the Berkshires
Prospect, a new year-round retreat on the shores of Prospect Lake in Western Massachusetts, recently opened. What started as a picnic area for families in the late 1800s eventually turned into a camping ground. The site is now reimagined as a peaceful hotel. Prospect provides a new era of lakeside recreation and reconnection for travelers.
June 2025
Jun 3, 2025Now’s the Time to See Giza, the Nile and Beyond
All archaeology-obsessed eyes turned hopefully toward Egypt earlier this year when the highly anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum outside Cairo finally began welcoming visitors after construction delays, funding roadblocks and political upheaval in the region (among other factors) conspired to keep things delayed for many long years. The museum’s cherry on the top is slated to open this summer, with the July opening of the museum’s 20-plus-years-in-the-making Tutankhamen galleries and accompanying cache of some 5,000 artifacts and treasures from the boy king’s tomb.
Sponsored Content
Explore Europe with the Best River Cruise Line this November
Experience Europe from a fresh perspective with AmaWaterways, just awarded Best River Cruise Line by Global Traveler for the third consecutive year. Step aboard, unpack once and embark on a cruise through iconic capital cities and awe-inspiring landscapes. AmaWaterways' ships, which accommodate an average of just 156 guests, offer a spacious yet intimate setting. Throughout your journey, you'll enjoy exquisite farm-to-table dining; unparalleled service; and a variety of included excursions, from city tours for gentle walkers to thrilling bike rides along the rivers.
Daily
Jun 3, 2025Yale Center for British Art Reopens in New Haven, Connecticut
Yale Center for British Art reopened to the public this spring with a special exhibition of work by Tracey Emin, one of Britain’s most influential contemporary artists. Tracey Emin’s I Loved You Until The Morning collection is the first presentation of Emin’s work in a North American museum.
Cigar & Fire Evening in Mohegan, Pennsylvania
Daily
Jun 2, 2025On the Road
June 2025
Jun 1, 2025Sponsored Content
Lech Walesa on Tour: A Conversation with a Man Who Changed the World
Some events change a nation. Some change the world.
Sponsored Content
Seoul: Your Next MICE Destination
Seoul has rapidly become a leading global MICE hub, known for its rich culture, advanced technology and strong economy. As the capital of South Korea, it offers a strategic location in East Asia and a booming cultural influence through K-pop, K-movies, Korean cuisine and K-dramas. With its vibrant atmosphere and business-friendly environment, Seoul is increasingly the top choice for MICE organizers and corporate travelers seeking connection and collaboration.
Daily
May 30, 2025Grupo Brisas Opens New Las Brisas Mérida Boutique Hotel
Grupo Brisas opened its newest property in Mexico. Las Brisas Mérida, an exclusive boutique hotel strategically located in the heart of the interesting Mexican town of Mérida within the Yucatan Peninsula, marks the brand’s 13th property in Mexico. Grupo Brisas reaffirms its leadership as one of the fastest-growing Mexican hotel chains in the country.
ShareThis