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Citizens of Canada and Bermuda

Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to travel to the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for a temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. Visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons who want to enter the United States temporarily for business (B-1 visa), for tourism (B-2 visa), or for a combination of both purposes (B-1/B-2 visa).

Here are some examples of activities permitted with a visitor visa:

Business (B-1)

• Consult with business associates
• Attend a scientific, educational, professional, or business convention or conference
• Settle an estate
• Negotiate a contract

Tourism (B-2)

• Vacation (holiday)
• Visit with friends or relatives
• Medical treatment
• Participation in social events hosted by fraternal, social, or service organizations
• Participation by amateurs in musical, sports, or similar events or contests, if not being paid for participating
• Enrollment in a short recreational course of study, not for credit toward a degree (for example, a two-day cooking class while on vacation)

Travel Purposes Not Permitted On Visitor Visas

These are some examples of activities that require different categories of visas and cannot be done while on a visitor visa:

• Paid performances, or any professional performance before a paying audience
• Arrival as a crewmember on a ship or aircraft
• Work as foreign press, in radio, film, print journalism, or other information media
• Permanent residence in the United States

Birth tourism (travel for the primary purpose of giving birth in the United States to obtain U.S. citizenship for their child) is not permissible on a visitor visa.

How to Apply

There are several steps to apply for a visa. The order of these steps and how you complete them may vary by U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Please consult the instructions on the  U.S. Embassy or Consulate website .

Complete the Online Visa Application

• Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 – Learn more about completing the DS-160 . You must: 1) complete the online visa application and 2) print the application form confirmation page to bring to your interview.
• Photo – You will upload your photo while completing the online Form DS-160. Your photo must meet the Photograph Requirements .

Schedule an Interview

Interviews are generally required for visa applicants with certain limited exceptions below. Consular officers may require an interview of any visa applicant.

You should generally schedule an appointment for your visa interview at the  U.S. Embassy or Consulate  in the country where you live. You may schedule your interview at another U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you will be present but aware that in some cases it may be more difficult to demostrate your qualifications for a visa outside of the country where you live.

Wait times for interview appointments vary by location, season, and visa category, so you should apply for your visa early. Review the interview wait time for the location where you will apply: 

Appointment Wait Time

Check the estimated wait time for a nonimmigrant visa interview appointment at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Note:  Please check the individual Embassy or Consulate website to determine if your case is eligible for a waiver of the in-person interview.

Applicants scheduling visa appointments in a location different from their place of residence should check post websites for nonresident wait times.

Select a U.S. Embassy or Consulate:

Prepare for your interview.

• Fees - Pay the non-refundable visa application fee , if you are required to pay it before your interview. If your visa is approved, you may also need to pay a visa issuance fee, if applicable to your nationality. Fee information is provided below:

Select your nationality to see Issuance Fee

• Review the instructions available on the website of the  U.S. Embassy or Consulate  where you will apply to learn more about fee payment.

Gather Required Documentation

Gather and prepare the following required documents before your visa interview:

• Passport valid for travel to the United States – Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the United States (unless exempt by country-specific agreements ). Each individual who needs a visa must submit a separate application, including any family members listed in your passport.
• Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 confirmation page.
• Application fee payment receipt, if you are required to pay before your interview.
• Photo – You will upload your photo while completing the online Form DS-160. If the photo upload fails, you must bring one printed photo in the format explained in the Photograph Requirements .

Additional Documentation May Be Required

Review the instructions for how to apply for a visa on the website of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you will apply. Additional documents may be requested to establish if you are qualified. For example, additional requested documents may include evidence of:

• The purpose of your trip,
• Your intent to depart the United States after your trip, and/or
• Your ability to pay all costs of the trip.   

Evidence of your employment and/or your family ties may be sufficient to show the purpose of your trip and your intent to return to your home country. If you cannot cover all the costs for your trip, you may show evidence that another person will cover some or all costs for your trip.

Note:  Visa applicants must qualify based on their ties abroad/to their home country, rather than assurances from U.S. family and friends. A letter of invitation or Affidavit of Support is not needed to apply for a visitor visa. If you choose to bring a letter of invitation or Affidavit of Support to your interview, please remember it is not one of the factors used in determining whether to issue or deny the visa.

Attend Your Visa Interview

A consular officer will interview you to determine whether you are qualified to receive a visitor visa. You must establish that you meet the requirements under U.S. law to receive a visa.  Ink-free, digital fingerprint scans are taken as part of the application process. They are usually taken during your interview, but this varies based on location.

After your visa interview, the consular officer may determine that your application requires further  administrative processing .  The consular officer will inform you if this required.

After the visa is approved, you may need to pay a visa issuance fee (if applicable to your nationality), and make arrangements for the return of the passport and visa to you.  Review the  visa processing times  to learn more.

Entering the United States

A visa allows a foreign citizen to travel to a U.S. port-of-entry (generally an airport) and request permission to enter the United States. A visa does not guarantee entry into the United States. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials at the port-of-entry have authority to permit or deny admission to the United States. If you are allowed to enter the United States, the CBP official will provide an admission stamp or a paper Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record. Learn more about admissions and entry requirements, restrictions about bringing food, agricultural products, and other restricted/prohibited goods, and more by reviewing the CBP website .

Extending Your Stay

See  Extend Your Stay  on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website to learn about requesting to extend your stay beyond the date indicated on your admission stamp or paper Form I-94. 

Failure to depart the United States on time will result in being  out of status . Under U.S. law, visas of individuals who are out of status are automatically voided ( Section 222(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ).  Any multiple entry visa that was voided due to being out of status will not be valid for future entries into the United States. 

Failure to depart the United States on time may also result in you being ineligible for visas in the future. Review  Visa Denials  and  Ineligibilities and Waivers: Laws  to learn more.

Change of Status

If your plans change while in the United States (for example, you marry a U.S. citizen or receive an offer of employment), you may be able to request a change in your nonimmigrant status to another category through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). See  Change My Nonimmigrant Status  on the USCIS website to learn more.

While you are in the United States, receiving a change of status from USCIS does not require you to apply for a new visa.  However, once you depart the United States you must apply for a new visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the appropriate category for your travel.

Additional Information

• An individual on a visitor visa (B1/B2) is not permitted to accept employment or work in the United States.
• There is no guarantee you will be issued a visa. Do not make final travel plans or buy tickets until you have a visa.
• A valid U.S. visa in an expired passport is still valid. Unless canceled or revoked, a visa is valid until its expiration date. If you have a valid visa in your expired passport, do not remove it from your expired passport. You may use your valid visa in your expired passport along with a new valid passport for travel and admission to the United States. 

Travel for Medical Treatment

If you are seeking medical treatment in the United States, the consular officer may ask for further documents at your visa interview, which may include:

• Medical diagnosis from a local physician, explaining the nature of the ailment and the reason you need treatment in the United States.
• Letter from a physician or medical facility in the United States, stating they are willing to treat your specific ailment and detailing the projected length and cost of treatment (including doctors’ fees, hospitalization fees, and all medical-related expenses).
• Proof that your transportation, medical, and living expenses in the United States will be paid. This may be in the form of bank or other statements of income/savings or certified copies of income tax returns (either yours or the person or organization paying for your treatment).

Visitor Visas for Personal or Domestic Employees (B-1)

You may apply for a B-1 visitor visa to work in the United States as a personal or domestic employee for your employer in limited situations. You may for a visitor visa as a domestic employee if, among other requirements, your employer is:

• A U.S. citizen who has a permanent home or is stationed in a foreign country, but is visiting or is assigned to the United States temporarily; or
• A foreign citizen who is in the United States on one of the following nonimmigrant visa categories:  B, E, F, H, I, J, L, M, O, P, Q or TN.

Learn more about your rights in the United States and protection available to you by reading the Legal Rights and Protections pamphlet.

Visa Renewal

Whether you are applying for the first time or renewing your visa, you will use the same application process (please review How to Apply , above). Some applicants seeking to renew their visas in certain visa classes may be eligible for the Interview Waiver (IW) which allows qualified individuals to apply for visa renewals without being interviewed in person by a U.S. consular officer. Review the instructions on the website of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you will apply to determine if IW is available and if you qualify.

Do I need a visa if I have an ABTC?

Yes, you will still need a visa to travel to the United States, unless you qualify for the  Visa Waiver Program . Having an Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travelers Card (ABTC) does not change visa requirements, your visa status, or the visa process for travel to the United States.

How can I use my ABTC when I apply for my visa?

If you have an Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travelers Card (ABTC), you might be able to schedule an expedited visa interview appointment. Review the instructions for scheduling expedited appointments on the website of the  embassy or consulate  where you will apply. 

Visa Annotations for Certain Maritime Industry Workers

Certain foreign maritime workers are eligible to apply for a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) once in the U.S. If you, as a maritime industry worker, will perform services in secure port areas, your visa must be annotated “TWIC Letter Received.” Workers whose visas are not annotated will not be permitted by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to apply for a TWIC.

In order for your visa to be annotated, you must obtain a letter from your employer explaining the need for a TWIC and that you are a potential TWIC applicant. See a template example of this letter. You must present this letter when you apply for the B-1 visa. You must meet all other eligibility requirements for a B-1 visa. 

Complete information about the TWIC program is available on TSA’s website at  https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic .

Visa Denial and Ineligibility

Review  Visa Denials  for detailed information about visa ineligibilities, denials and waivers.

I was refused a visa, under Section 214(b). May I reapply?

Yes, if you feel circumstances have changed regarding your application. Review  Visa Denials  to learn more.

Misrepresentation or Fraud

Attempting to obtain a visa by the willful misrepresentation of a material fact, or fraud, may result in the permanent refusal of a visa or denial of entry into the United States.

Review  Ineligibilities and Waivers: Laws .

Citizens of Canada and Bermuda generally do not require visas to enter the United States, for visit, tourism and temporary business travel purposes. For more information see  U.S. Embassy Ottawa website ,  U.S. Consulate Hamilton website  and  CBP website .

Additional resources for Canadian visitors to the United States can be found on the U.S. Embassy and Consulate websites in Canada.

Citizens of China

In accordance with the agreement signed between the United States and China to extend visa validity, beginning on November 29, 2016, Chinese citizens with 10-year B1, B2 or B1/B2 visas in Peoples’ Republic of China passports will be required to update their biographical and other information from their visa application via a website every two years, or upon getting a new passport or B1, B2, or B1/B2 visa, whichever occurs first.  This mechanism is called EVUS - Electronic Visa Update System.

The EVUS website is now open to the public for enrollments at www.EVUS.gov .  CBP will not collect a fee for EVUS enrollment at this time. CBP anticipates the eventual implementation of an EVUS enrollment fee, but does not have a time frame. Until the implementation of a fee, travelers can enroll in EVUS without charge.  The Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will keep visa holders informed of new information throughout the year. For further information, please visit  www.cbp.gov/EVUS .‎

根据美中双方签署的延长签证有效期的协议，自2016年11月29日起，凡持有10 年 期B1，B2 或 B1/B2签证的中华人民共和国护照持有人需要每两年或在获取新护照或最长有效期的B1、B2或B1/B2签证时时（以先到者为准），通过网站更新他们签证申请上的个人资料及其它信息。这个机制我们称之为EVUS –签证更新电子系统。

EVUS的登记网站 www.EVUS.gov 现已开放接受登记。美国海关和边境保护局（CBP）目前不会收取登记费用。美国海关和边境保护局预期EVUS登记收费最终会实施，但目前尚未落实执行时间。在收费实施前，旅客可以免费完成EVUS登记。美国国土安全部海关和边境保护局将在今年及时向签证持有人公布最新的信息。获取更多的信息，请访问 www.cbp.gov/EVUS 。

Citizens of Mexico

Citizens and permanent residents of Mexico generally must have a nonimmigrant visa or Border Crossing Card (also known as a "Laser Visa"). For ease of travel, the B-1/B-2 and the Border Crossing Card have been combined into one document (DSP-150). Select  Border Crossing Card  to learn more about this card.

Please visit  U.S. Embassy or Consulate  websites for more information regarding applying for a visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulates in Mexico.

Further Questions

• Case-Specific Questions - Contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate handling your visa application for status information. Select  U.S. Embassy or Consulate  for contact information.
• General Questions - review  Contact Us .

Visa Waiver Program  (VWP)

Tourist or business travelers who are citizens of participating countries may be eligible to visit the United States without a visa. Visits must be 90 days or less, and travelers must meet all requirements.

Citizens of Canada and Bermuda generally do not need visas for tourism and visits.

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What Is the Meaning of Guest in Tourism?

By Anna Duncan

When we talk about tourism, the term “guest” is often used to refer to a visitor who comes to stay at a hotel or resort. But what exactly does the term “guest” mean in the context of tourism? Let’s take a closer look.

Definition of Guest in Tourism

In tourism, a guest is someone who visits a destination or property and stays there for a period of time. This can include staying at a hotel, resort, bed and breakfast, vacation rental, or any other type of accommodation.

Types of Guests in Tourism

There are several types of guests that can be found in the tourism industry. These include:

• Leisure Guests: These are individuals who travel for pleasure or recreational purposes. They may be on holiday, visiting friends and family, or simply exploring new destinations.
• Business Guests: These are individuals who travel for work-related purposes such as attending meetings, conferences, or exhibitions. They may also be traveling for training sessions or other work-related events.
• Social Guests: These are individuals who travel to attend social events such as weddings, reunions, or other celebrations.
• Pilgrimage Guests: These are individuals who travel to religious destinations for spiritual purposes.
• Sports Guests: These are individuals who travel to participate in sports-related events such as marathons or tournaments.
• Cultural Guests: These are individuals who travel to experience different cultures and traditions.

The Importance of Treating Guests Well

In the hospitality industry, treating guests well is paramount. This is because satisfied guests are more likely to return to the same property in the future and recommend it to others. On the other hand, dissatisfied guests are likely to leave negative reviews and discourage others from staying at the property.

How to Treat Guests Well

To ensure that guests have a positive experience, hospitality providers should focus on the following:

• Cleanliness: The property should be clean and well-maintained at all times.
• Comfort: Guests should feel comfortable in their accommodations. This includes having comfortable beds, pillows, and linens.
• Efficient Service: Service should be efficient and timely. This includes check-in, check-out, room service, and any other requests that guests may have.
• Personalization: Guests appreciate personalized touches such as welcome notes or small gifts.

The Future of Guest Experience in Tourism

As technology continues to advance, the guest experience in tourism is evolving as well. For example, hotels are now offering mobile check-in and keyless room entry using smartphones. Personalization is also becoming more important with hotels using data to tailor their services to individual guests.

The Importance of Balancing Technology with Human Touch

While technology can enhance the guest experience, it’s important for hospitality providers to balance it with a human touch. Automated services like chatbots can provide quick responses but they cannot replace the warmth and personal touch of human interaction.

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The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2022

From far-flung destinations to hometown favorites, 2022 is the year to get back out there and turn your dream trips into reality.

Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey.

Planning new adventures as a new year approaches is always a thrill, but finding the best places to visit in 2022 is unique. After two years of border closures, cruise cancellations, and travel restrictions galore , 2022 is the year we hope to get back out there, uninhibited (albeit vaccinated and COVID tested ), return to our favorite destinations, and cross new ones off our lists.

Though the hospitality industry was hit hard by the pandemic, many properties used the forced downtime to renovate rooms, add new amenities, and expand outdoor spaces to offer even more once guests return. 2022 is when many travelers will venture further from home, and even overseas, for the first time since the start of the pandemic, finally reaping the benefits of these valiant efforts.

Although COVID variants remain, regulations are still evolving, and precautions must still be taken, many of the destinations we chose for 2022 offer what we believe travelers are looking for in a post-pandemic world, from hotels with private accommodations to destinations teeming with fresh-air activities . Others, like Las Vegas, are for those who are ready and raring to make up for all the social time they missed — with a few splashy headliners, including Adele and the Raiders, thrown in for good measure.

As cruising makes its comeback , we included unforgettable places to see by water, from Antarctica to the Nile, and as hard-hit destinations like Italy and Asia recover, we found the buzziest reasons to return. Of course we didn't forget about all the stateside gems we got to know while domestic travel was surging, from Alaska and California to Florida and Michigan.

Our 2022 list, organized alphabetically, doesn't hold back, with aspirational trips as far away as India, Mozambique, Qatar, and even space — but we're also including hometown favorites, like Walt Disney World and its new Star Wars hotel ; the wellness retreats of beautiful Sedona; and the simple pleasures of small-town, farm-to-table living in Franklin, Tennessee. Because no matter what type of trip you've been dreaming of, we want to help you turn 2022 into the year you get back out there and make it a reality.

— Edited by Nina Ruggiero and Scott Bay

1. Abruzzo, Italy

Stretching from the heart of the Apennines to the Adriatic Sea on the peninsula's southeastern side, Abruzzo, Italy has long been one of the country's most overlooked destinations despite its unspoiled villages, picturesque Trabocchi Coast, and stunning natural escapes. Over the past few years, however, it has gone from a sleepy underdog to an ambitious harbinger of slow travel, sustainable gastronomy, and conscious hospitality. Villa Corallo , a 19th-century mansion near Civitella del Tronto was transformed into a five-star hotel in 2019. Dimore Montane , an eco-lodge opened in 2020 in Majella National Park, marries glamping with environmentally-friendly facilities with a zero waste policy. Meanwhile, restaurants like Bottega Culinaria in San Vito Chietino and Materia Prima in Castel di Sangro are redefining the region as one of Italy's most exciting food hotspots for their innovative and sustainable takes on local produce and traditional dishes (in case Niko Romito's three-Michelin-starred Reale wasn't enough). And completing construction this Spring is Via Verde dei Trabocchi: a cycling and pedestrian path along the Adriatic sea that's being built on a disused railway route. — Marianna Cerini

With many international borders closed over the last two years, many eager U.S. travelers' eyes turned to Alaska. The vast state, famous for its towering, snow-capped peaks, pristine wilderness, massive national parks, and colorful locals, made for a dynamic destination with no passport required. But as borders reopen, interest in the 49th state is showing no signs of slowing down. Alaska's tourism board said early forecasts are projecting that more than 1.57 million cruise ship passengers could visit southeast Alaska in summer 2022. That's an 18% jump from 2019, the previous record year. Many perennial favorite cruise lines , like Holland America, will be returning to full strength after a non-existent 2020 and abbreviated 2021. Others, like Windstar Cruises, UnCruise, and Hurtigruten are rolling out fresh itineraries or are launching new ships. On dry land, Alaska is set to see myriad new offerings and events. In Juneau, the Sealaska Heritage Institute will open their Arts Campus (where visitors will be able to learn about Alaska Native art and culture) and will host Celebration , one of the largest gatherings of Indigenous peoples. In Anchorage, Fur Rendezvous , Alaska's oldest and largest winter festival, will be back from Feb. 25 to March 6 (which also happens to be peak aurora season ). The event hosts activities like the Running of the Reindeer and the Outhouse Races, before culminating with the 50th running of the iconic Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race . — Bailey Berg

3. Anguilla

This easy-going Caribbean gem is simpler than ever to get to with American Airlines launching the first-ever nonstop, direct flight from Miami on Dec. 11. Private charter flights by Tradewind Aviation have also resumed service to the island. And the just-opened Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club has a fleet of jets to ferry guests from key U.S. cities. The sprawling luxury resort will include a few restaurants overseen by chef Abram Bissell, formerly of Eleven Madison Park, The NoMad, and The Modern. Quintessence , a boutique luxury resort with perks like butler service and a 4:1 staff-to-guest ratio, is opening a more affordable annex of suites called Quinn that will debut in 2022 (along with a Champagne cellar tasting room and Art Bar). New Restaurant Uchu at Belmond Cap Juluca is taking inspiration from Belmond's collection of properties in Peru. Named after the Quechuan word for spice, the menu will feature contemporary Peruvian cuisine inspired by three of the country's regions: the coast, the jungle, and the highlands. — Scott Bay

4. Antarctica

The pandemic shutdown created a compelling reason to visit Antarctica in 2022: See how the whales, seals, and penguins react after nearly two years without seeing humans. New polar-class expedition ships and new ways to get to the White Continent are reasons to pack your boots too. Viking Expeditions will be in Antarctica for the first time in 2022 with new, twin 378-passenger expedition ships. Ponant's new 270-passenger Le Commandant Charcot introduces eco-friendlier sailing, as the first hybrid-electric ship fueled by liquified natural gas (rather than heavy fuel). Quark Expeditions' long-awaited 199-passenger Ultramarine delivers exciting heli-hiking adventures via two eight-seat twin-engine helicopters. Hit a craps table in between icy exploration on the luxurious new all-suite 200-passenger Crystal Endeavor. Silversea Cruises' posh, 144-passenger, all-suite Silver Explorer returns with a debut travel option: Skip the notorious (for rough water) Drake Passage and catch a private flight directly from Chile to Antarctica to board the ship. — Fran Golden

American travelers have long loved the Bahamas for its crystal-clear waters, sandy beaches, and sunshine just about 50 miles off the coast of Florida, but there are even more reasons to visit the island nation in 2022. Baha Mar on the Island of New Providence has a brand new water park equipped with everything from a lazy river to a surf simulator, and day passes are available for purchase to those who aren't resort guests. For more rest and relaxation, journey to the outer islands of the Bahamas. While charter flights will get you exactly where you need to go, Crystal Cruises is offering a Bahamas-centric cruise that brings guests to some of the quieter and more remote islands. On its mid-July cruise, guests will embark and disembark from Nassau and then be whisked away via "6-star" service to the islands of Bimini, Great Exuma, San Salvador, and Long Island. Beyond the beach, don't forget to indulge in some local food and culture. The Island archipelago is famous for its conch, stew fish, and rock lobster. From late April through early May, Carnival is celebrated in Nassau and back after a pandemic hiatus. Keep an eye out for the famous sound and dance of the junkanoo. — Jamie Aranoff

6. Barbados

Whether you want a relaxing all-inclusive stay or a vibrant vacation filled with dining and nightlife, Barbados has you covered. Nowhere is that more evident than the pedestrian-friendly South Coast, which is teeming with new resorts and restaurants. The O2 Beach Club & Spa is an all-inclusive resort set on the white sands of Dover Beach, with three pools, six dining options, seven bars, and the Acqua spa, featuring the only hammam treatment room on the island. It joins other luxurious South Coast hotels, including Sandals and Sea Breeze Beach House . If you can pull yourself away from the resort pools, head along the coast to Worthing Square Food Garden, an outdoor food hall with 20 vendors serving dishes from around the Caribbean. Or stroll down the mile-long boardwalk for easy access to ocean-front food and drinks at local favorites like Champers, Salt Café, Tiki Bar, and Chill Café & Bar. — Kevin Gray

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A favorite of adventure travelers for its rainforests and divers who explore the Great Blue Hole and expansive barrier reef, Belize offers an abundance of casual spots and a handful of luxe resorts. The latest arrival is Alaia Belize, an Autograph Collection Hotel , in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, opened mid-2021 with plans to add to its already extensive guest room, suite, and oceanfront villa accommodations. Major airlines are also recognizing the destination's potential with nonstop flights and convenient connections from most U.S. cities. In addition to United and Delta's nonstop flights from Houston and Atlanta, respectively, Alaska Airlines added nonstop service from Los Angeles and Seattle to Belize City in November, and Frontier Airlines will start weekly nonstop flights from Denver and Orlando. — Patricia Doherty

8. Budapest, Hungary

Very few places in the world capture both old-world charm and elegant modernity like Hungary's capital city, and Budapest's latest 130-room luxury hotel, Matild Palace , is a shining example. The neo-baroque palace-turned-hotel, which opened last summer in the city's District V, is a UNESCO-protected site that once housed the city's royalty. The hotel is now home to Wolfgang Punk's famed restaurant, Spago , the first of its kind in central Europe. It also hosts the Duchess bar — a rooftop "liquor library" that mixes craft cocktails using local wines and pálinka, Hungarian fruit brandy, which can be enjoyed alongside panoramic views of the Danube river. Surrounded by 22 wine regions, Budapest is a city for oenophiles. Enjoy a glass of Kékfrankos or Kadarka in the Castle District's newly opened wine bar, Takler Borbár Buda , founded by one of the country's renowned winemaking families. Don't leave the city without visiting Marlou , a biodynamic wine bar near the Hungarian State Opera, and Portobello , an unassuming coffee and natural wine bar around the corner from Matild Palace. — Stephanie Andrews

9. Burgundy, France

The region of Burgundy is known for — you guessed it — its Burgundy wine, but French wine isn't the only reason Burgundy is a must-visit in 2022. In the spring, the region's capital city of Dijon will welcome the Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin (International City of Gastronomy and Wine), an expansive complex with a cooking school, a new hotel, a handful of restaurants, and a wine cellar with over 250 by-the-glass offerings. The new project is perfectly situated at the starting point of Burgundy's famed wine route — Route des Grands Crus — which runs from Dijon to Santenay and produces some of the country's most well-regarded wines, including pinot noir, chardonnay, and sauvignon blanc. — Evie Carrick

10. British Virgin Islands

Within the Caribbean, the 60 islands that comprise the British Virgin Islands have long held the reputation of luxury draped in relaxation. And now it's doubling down on that brand of island spirit with Richard Branson's second private island, the 125-acre Moskito Island that opened in October and sits right across from his first BVI paradise, Necker Island (which received a serious upgrade when it reopened last year after a two-year closure). The new destination will eventually have 10 private estates that can be rented through Virgin Limited Edition , but among the ones already available are Point Estate, starting at $17,500 a night, and Oasis Estate for $19,000. But Moskito isn't the only shiny new reason to visit BVI. Proving the area's resilience following the devastation after Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Saba Rock , the private island long known for its diving, went through a complete reconstruction before reopening in October; the Bitter End Yacht Club reopened in December with BVI's first over-the-water bungalows; and Oil Nut Bay will expand in early 2022 with new villas, a watersports center, and spa. Also on tap for 2022, the solar-powered White Bay Villas and new hilltop suites at Long Bay Beach Resort . And with the Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival returning in the spring of 2022 after being canceled for two years, BVI is proving it's truly back and stronger than ever. — Rachel Chang

11. Costa Smeralda, Sardinia

You're likely to glimpse Europe's pro athlete and yachting crowds at Marriott's four hotels on the Costa Smeralda, the glitzy Italian destination known for its Caribbean-like beaches and luxury resorts. Its glamorous Hotel Cala di Volpe has gradually been unveiling room renovations alongside new dining options, including its Harrods Suite, with a roof terrace and sea-facing plunge pool, and BeefBar 's first Italian outpost. The entire area is one big " Billionaire Experience ," but Formula One and entertainment mogul Flavio Briatore snagged the term for his new dining and nightlife venue in designer shopping destination Porto Cervo. For more of a low-key, family-friendly escape, the Baglioni Resort Sardinia opened 404 an hour south in San Teodoro in June, overlooking the stunning Tavolara Marine Reserve . — Nina Ruggiero

12. Crete, Greece

The Greek Islands have long been a perennial favorite vacation destination for discerning travelers, and Crete, the largest of the 227 islands in the archipelago, deserves a spot atop your must-see list. Yes, it's a place where you can find the white-washed buildings and blue roofs you've lusted after on Instagram for years, and a spot where you can dive into the cerulean blue waters of the Mediterranean at every turn. And of course you can dig deep into both history and mythology as humans have lived on the island since the 7th millennium B.C ., not to mention the fact that Crete is the birthplace of Zeus . It's little surprise then, with all this beauty and history, that Crete continues to harbor a rich creative community, mostly centered in the neighborhood of Chania. There, visitors can peruse works in museums like the Mediterranean Architecture Center , or seek out unique pieces in galleries like the Municipal Art Gallery or the Redd Gallery . To visit Crete, hop aboard a sailing with Silversea , which takes guests to Crete and several other stellar islands, or book a stay at the Blue Palace Elounda, a Luxury Collection Resort , named one of the Top 10 Greece Resort Hotels in Travel + Leisure 's World's Best Awards, 2021. — Stacey Leasca

13. Walt Disney World

The " World's Most Magical Celebration " — Walt Disney World's 18-month-long 50th anniversary event that kicked off on Oct. 1 — continues through 2022 with enchanting touches and highly anticipated ride and hotel openings. Star Wars : Galactic Starcruiser will begin offering its immersive, two-night adventures in a galaxy far, far away on March 1. The interactive, choose-your-own-adventure experience will have guests wielding lightsabers, sleeping on the ship, brushing shoulders with Star Wars characters, eating intergalactic cuisine, and maybe even going on a secret mission, making this a truly unique experience that you can't find anywhere else in the world. Other 2022 openings include the Guardians of the Galaxy : Cosmic Rewind indoor coaster at Epcot, slated for summer. — Elizabeth Rhodes

14. Doha, Qatar

As we ask ourselves what cities of the future should look like, we naturally look around for examples. Places like Shanghai, Tokyo, and New York City seem to fit the description on paper, but I'd argue that no city better encapsulates that definition than Doha, the capital of Qatar. There is so much to discover — from East-West/West-East , a series of four steel monoliths created by sculptor Richard Serra to the Museum of Islamic Art , the massive 560,000-square-foot gallery. Eat at Syrian comfort food spot Damasca One, Em Sherif a rooftop spot that serves up authentic regional dishes, and the lively corner restaurant Nourlaya Contemporary for Sri Lankan cuisine. Stay at the Mandarin Oriental Doha or Banyan Tree Doha . (Read Robinson's full dispatch on Doha in the July 2021 edition of Travel + Leisure) — Whitney Robinson

15. Edinburgh, Scotland

The Auld Reekie is buzzing with new energy. The highly anticipated Hotel W , designed by Jestico and Whiles in conjunction with Allan Murray Architects, is opening next winter. And several other hotels have recently opened in and around the city — Marine North Berwick , the Market Street hotel , Rusacks St. Andrews , and ship-turned-luxury-hotel Fingal . Gleneagles Townhouse , a first-ever city outpost from the famed Gleneagles estate, is opening in the spring. St James Quarter, a developing area of the city, and where Hotel W is being built, is opening next year with 85 shops, 30 restaurants, and a cinema. New in whisky is the September christening of Johnnie Walker Princes Street . And promising to shake up the scotch scene in the capital city is Leith Distillery , opening in the summer. — Scott Bay

16. Finger Lakes, New York

The Finger Lakes have bolstered their wellness and culinary offerings in recent years, carving out a name for themselves in the luxury travel realm. Inns of Aurora , comprising five historic mansions, debuted a holistic wellness facility in 2021 — set on 350 acres overlooking Cayuga Lake, complete with hydrotherapy pools, meditation areas, and a farm fresh cafe. Forty miles west of Cayuga, The Lakehouse on Canandaigua — situated on, yes, Canandaigua Lake — recently unveiled the Willowbrook Spa, which boasts lakeside barrel sauna sessions among other innovative treatments. Sandwiched between Cayuga and Canandaigua lakes is Seneca Lake, home to the largest of the Finger Lakes wine trails (this might be riesling country, but don't knock the lighter-bodied reds till you try 'em) and foodie draws like the 14-seat F.L.X. Table . Travelers visiting in the coming year will also see the Finger Lakes festival roster return in full force, including Rochester's Lilac Festival in May and International Jazz Festival in July, as well as attractions for the historically inclined road tripper, like Cayuga County's celebration of Harriet Tubman's birth through a number of walking tours and activations rolled out through 2022. — Maya Kachroo-Levine

17. Franklin, Tennessee

Despite its count of more than 80,000 year-round residents, the very walkable Franklin firmly grasps onto its small-town charms , starting with a quintessentially quaint downtown chock-full of shops and restaurants finding shelter in brick storefronts lining the sidewalks. The uninitiated might know this place for its past — Civil War museums, battleground sites, and historical markers telling the stories of a slave market, race riots, and Black soldiers in the U.S. Colored Troop division of the army all offer points of education and reflection. But the southern city has many modern-day draws as well — for starters, an exciting food and drink scene that includes the Tennessee Whiskey Trail and Arrington Vineyards , the largest winery in the region. Musical events and venues abound, too: The Pilgrimage Music Festival is one of the biggest in the state, and the 7,500-seat FirstBank Amphitheater , newly opened inside a former rock quarry, has welcomed the likes of the Jonas Brothers and Santana to its stage. There's also Leiper's Fork , a quirky-cool enclave filled with antique shops and art galleries. Even more brand-new to the scene is Southall , a 325-acre farm and inn with 62 rooms and suites and 16 cottages opening this June. The lush setting amid rolling hills makes active adventures (hiking, biking, kayaking), wellness pursuits (a spa, meditation, yoga, and two outdoor pools), and nourishing food (the restaurant uses ingredients grown, raised, and foraged on the property) easy to find. All of this and more lie just a short, 30-minute drive from bustling Nashville, making it tempting to tack onto a visit to the capital city. — Alisha Prakash

18. Galápagos Islands

The world's largest marine biosphere reserve will expand more than 20,000 square miles next year thanks to a recent presidential decree . The conservation measure seeks to combat illegal fishing by offering increased protection to the thousands of species that populate the archipelago's waters as well as a migration corridor stretching up to Costa Rica used by sharks, whales and other sea life. Come January, travelers can cruise this UNESCO-protected region on new nine-day adventures from Hurtigruten Expeditions and outfitter Metropolitan Touring aboard the 90-guest carbon-neutral MS Santa Cruz II. For a more intimate experience, passengers can book Aqua Expeditions ' seven-suite 164-foot superyacht, Aqua Mare, when it debuts in May. At the end of the year, eco-enthusiasts can sail to lesser-explored islands to spot giant tortoises, sea lions, flightless cormorants, Galápagos penguins, and marine iguanas on Quasar Expeditions ' new sustainable yacht — the 18-passenger M/Y Conservation featuring biodegradable amenities, renewable energy and a carbon-neutral footprint. Those with timid sea legs should check into the locally owned and run Montemar in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island. — Nora Walsh

19. Greater Palm Springs, California

Greater Palm Springs is kicking its signature self-care into high gear in the coming year. Taking a cue from its sister property, Sensei Lanai , the new Sensei Porcupine Creek is converting a 230-acre private estate into a luxury wellness experience in Rancho Mirage in 2022. In Palm Springs proper, Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza will celebrate Indigenous art and history alongside the new Spa at Séc-he , where visitors will soak in approximately 12,000-year-old hot springs. Nearby, Fleur Noire Hotel just opened its adults-only casitas and bungalows, with a speakeasy Champagne bar to follow. Unexpectedly, the desert has a budding surf scene — the former Wet 'n Wild waterpark is becoming Palm Springs Surf Club , with a state-of-the-art wave pool, spa, restaurant, and bar; DSRT Surf is set to open a 5.5-acre wave lagoon in Palm Desert; and Kelly Slater himself is bringing a green energy–powered wave basin to Coral Mountain , a proposed new wellness resort with a hotel and residences, set to open in La Quinta by 2023 pending city approvals. And for entertainment outside the splash zone, the $250-million Coachella Valley Arena will host hockey, concerts, and more live events by the end of the year. — Nina Ruggiero

20. Greenville, South Carolina

Once in the shadow of Charleston and Asheville, Greenville has emerged in recent years as a go-to destination in its own right — and it keeps giving travelers more reasons to visit. In 2022, the city of just over 70,000 people will welcome a luxury boutique hotel, unveil a new public gathering place, and build on its well-earned reputation as a culinary and craft beer hotspot. The long-awaited, 187-room Grand Bohemian hotel is expected to open its doors this spring, complete with a two-story restaurant and bar, art gallery, and spa. The 60-acre Unity Park will feature plenty of greenspace, an observation tower, baseball fields, playgrounds, and walking and biking trails. And recently opened restaurants, including French Laundry alum Drew Erickson's Camp , Urban Wren, Coral, and an outpost of Nashville's famous Prince's Hot Chicken located inside Yee-Haw Brewing will ensure you're well-fed while in town. — Kevin Gray

21. Ilha Caldeira, Mozambique

While South Africa and Uganda grab headlines for African wildlife, Mozambique has been quietly making strides protecting 17 percent of its land — including beaches, coral reefs, and islands — showcasing its dedication to its natural beauty both on land and underwater. Ever since the country's 16-year civil war ended in 1992, the southeastern African nation has been aiming to build back in the right ways. Case in point: the private island of Ilha Caldeira, less than seven miles off the coast as part of the Primeiras and Segundas Archipelago, located within the marine-protected area with 20 percent of the country's intact living coral. It's here that the eco-luxury Banyan Tree resort chain has developed one of its most ambitious projects yet, a five-star property — accessible by jetty or helicopter — with 40 private pool villas that will be completely solar powered. Add to that a fish market restaurant with a 270-degree ocean view, the brand's trademark Banyan Tree Spa, and world-class diving, all in a too-pristine-to-believe beach setting, and this island escape is sure to draw attention away from its Indian Ocean neighbors when it opens at the end of 2022. — Rachel Chang

22. Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Those wary of traveling internationally in 2022 will find solace in Jackson Hole, a mountain town with endless open space (Wyoming is the least populated state in the U.S.) and plenty to do. In the winter, life revolves around Jackson Hole Mountain Resort , home to some of the nation's best skiing and snowboarding. In the summer, plan your trip around the Jackson Hole Food & Wine Summer Festival (June 23-25) or head to the nearby Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. For easy access to the mountain town, travelers can hop on one of Aero's high-end, seasonal flights and stay at The Cloudveil off the Town Square or the Caldera House at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. — Evie Carrick

23. Kafue National Park, Zambia

Straddling three regions of Zambia, Kafue National Park is the largest (and oldest) in the country, measuring 8,648 miles. In the wildlife-rich Busanga plains — located in the secluded northern side of the park — spend the night at newly opened Chisa Busanga Camp in their bird's nest shaped rooms. Enjoy a silent safari, thanks to e-cruisers or an e-bike safari provided by the property. See wildlife from above with a hot air balloon safari from Shumba Camp or Busanga Bush Camp . Other accommodation offerings in the park include riverfront Ila Safari Lodge and Mukambi Safari Lodge . Both properties offer fishing, walking safaris, boat cruises, and have Instagram worthy pools (perfect for a soak and the traditional safari sundowner: a gin and tonic). — Mazuba Kapambwe

24. Kaunas, Lithuania

Kaunas, Lithuania has a lofty New Year's resolution. After a century of wars, Soviet rule, and, since the 1990s, independence, this UNESCO Creative City of Design is ready to cultivate a new identity — and it's doing so as one of two European Capitals of Culture for 2022 (alongside Novi Sad, Serbia). The festivities commence in January, with thousands of concerts, festivals, exhibitions, and events throughout the year to celebrate Kaunas' history while cementing its path forward . Also this year, Kaunas will welcome the highly anticipated $30 million Science Island, Lithuania's first national science and innovation center designed by UK firm Malcolm Reading Consultants (MRC). By May, the city's former Magnus Hotel will reopen with sparkly new digs and a posh rooftop under the ibis Styles umbrella 404 . This lively city is also a main stop on the recently unveiled 1,330-mile Forest Trail across the Baltics. And, a host of just-announced Ryanair flight routes, including Madrid to Kaunas, will make visiting this capital of culture a breeze. — Stephanie Vermillion

25. Kyushu, Japan

Kyushu may be less than two hours from Tokyo by plane, but it feels far from Honshū's well-beaten tourist circuit. The southwesternmost Japanese main island is still largely unexplored, providing those willing to venture off the beaten path with a much different Japan than the one they'll find in its cities. As a warm, subtropical island, Kyushu is home to long, golden beaches and some of Japan's best snorkeling and scuba diving. Inland, the country's most active volcano, Mt. Aso, feeds the island's myriad natural hot springs — many of which offer sea views. And while the island has accommodations that include both hot spring resorts and luxury beachfront villas 404 , nothing tops a stay at Hirado Castle , which was recently restored and renovated to welcome visitors overnight . — Evie Carrick

26. Lanai, Hawaii

Wellness opportunities and cultural awareness are showcased along with luxury at Lanai's two Four Seasons resorts. At Sensei Lāna'i, A Four Seasons Resort , guests can now choose the Discover Sensei Experience , offering the ability to enjoy the retreat's amenities without joining the more comprehensive programs. New "Optimal Wellbeing" programs focus on improving performance in tennis and golf along with overall wellness. Four Seasons Resort Lanai is adding an observatory as part of "Love Lanai," featuring cultural experiences designed to share the island's rich heritage. The observatory program will center around the history of Pacific voyaging, native traditions, and astronomy. — Patricia Doherty

27. Las Vegas, Nevada

Never bet against the house: The pandemic may have put a damper on Las Vegas, but the ever-on-the-move city is back in a big way for 2022. A massive new development on the Strip, Resorts World Las Vegas, opened in June, has three distinct Hilton properties under one enormous roof, not to mention more than 40 restaurants and bars, plus pools (plural), and a handful of $15,000-a-night villas . Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, the Cromwell , and downtown's Circa Resort & Casino are also giving visitors fresh options on where to stay. The city's pro sports teams — also now plural — are drawing in fans. And off-Strip "immersive experiences," like the Omega Mart by Meow Wolf and the Illuminarium, both at Area15 , are lending an additional layer of things to do beyond the expected. Not that there's anything wrong with splashing out on dinner and a show after the past two years. Live acts — like Adele's just-announced residency at The Colosseum — are once again hot tickets, as is a table at chic new supper club Delilah , at the Wynn Las Vegas. Some things, thankfully, never change. — Paul Brady

28. Louisville, Kentucky

Your cowboy boots were made for walking the streets of Louisville. Nicknamed "The Bourbon City," an official gateway to Kentucky's bourbon trail, the city is expanding its bourbon footprint in 2022. In October, the Urban Bourbon Trail welcomed the first and only African American–owned distillery in the state, Brough Brothers . Meanwhile, its trailmate, Angel's Envy , will wrap its $8.2-million expansion project complete with a new event space and five tasting rooms in the spring. The city is most well known for hosting the annual Kentucky Derby every spring at the historic Churchill Downs racetrack, and the Downs will open the first installment of its multi-year expansion plan, the Homestretch Club , just in time for the 2022 Derby. There, attendees will be able to enjoy the race with an all-new trackside lounge experience. — Hannah Streck

29. Malaysia

Malaysia is home to a beautiful medley of cultures (Chinese, Indian, and Malay) and a diverse smattering of terrain: bustling cities with towering buildings, verdant rain forests with incredible wildlife, and idyllic islands with dreamy beaches. But all of this and more has been closed to the world for much of the pandemic. Now that the island of Langkawi is open via a travel bubble, with the rest of the country expected to follow suit in 2022, travelers can once again experience Malaysia's many gifts. Langkawi, a beach lover's paradise, blends unspoiled nature (UNESCO-listed Kilim Karst Geoforest Park ) and unparalleled luxury ( Four Seasons Resort , Datai Langkawi ), while cosmopolitan capital Kuala Lumpur draws visitors with its gleaming Petronas Towers, delicious hawker food stalls, and shopping. Then there's Borneo, complete with wildlife-packed jungles and a rich Indigenous culture, as well as Desaru Coast, a 3,900-acre area that's home to coveted resorts like the One&Only Desaru Coast , a tropical oasis that opened in early September 2020 (the brand's first in Asia). — Alisha Prakash

30. Maldives

The Maldives' 1,000+ islands sit in the Indian Ocean like a string of turquoise pearls. The tropical nirvana has 166 accommodation options, including the new Joali Being nature retreat, which leads guests on a transformative wellness journey. Alila Kothaifaru Maldives debuts in February with 80 beach and overwater villas on the Raa Atoll. Coming to the same atoll in May, also with 80 luxury villas, is Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa on a massive lagoon primed for snorkeling. The ever-innovative Soneva Fushi has a new experience that includes zip-lining to a six-course meal 30 feet about the sand. Along with Soneva Jani, they've debuted Soneva Soul , a new spa complex melding ancient and modern techniques. Other vacation favorites are unveiling new digs like the sleek, contemporary renovation of Naladhu Private Island and the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island , debuting in February. — Katie Lockhart

31. Newport, Rhode Island

Newport is considered one of the sailing capitals of the world. It is home to the largest fleet of America's Cup 12 Meter yachts , most of which are available for charter. In May, the coastal town is welcoming a Sailing Museum that is sure to solidify that title. Over the past few years, a slew of hotel openings have closed a much-needed gap for luxury accommodations, including Hammett's Hotel , Brenton Hotel , and The Wayfinder Hotel . The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection is debuting the property's highly anticipated transformation conceived by Dallas-based design collective Swoon — the lobby, dining room, and shared areas are now complete with guest rooms finishing early next year. Renowned beverage executive Maxwell Britten has joined the team as chief cocktail curator alongside an amazing chef who cooks up a selection of elevated pub-inspired dishes. And don't miss Giusto , at Hammett's Hotel, which serves up excellent Italian with a Rhode Island twist. — Scott Bay

32. Nile Cruise, Egypt

There is no trip that will convert you to a life of river cruising quite like a sail down (well, technically, up) the Nile. In fact, the world's first river cruises sailed in Egypt, a country designed around the central waterway, where it makes sense that the Nile would act as your home base. A typical Egyptian river cruise sets sail from Cairo to Luxor and then Aswan, with the occasional stop to visit an island temple along the way — complete with sights like the Pyramids, Valley of Kings and Queens, Nefertari's tomb, and the Temple of Kom Ombo. In 2022, there's more than one new river cruise to choose from, between Uniworld's newly launched S.S. Sphinx and AmaWaterways' Amadahlia , both of which sailed their inaugural voyages in fall 2021. — Maya Kachroo-Levine

In late 2021, Panama launched a tourism platform along with the coolest tagline in travel: " Live for More ." With a booming coffee scene and a renewed focus on its culture, history, and biodiversity , the Central American nation is ready for its moment in the spotlight. It's an attractive place for those looking to get out of resort mode and into a world open for exploration and adventure. Immersive environmental experiences abound here, including trekking through the rainforest on its suspended hanging bridges and walking to the top of the Volcán Barú, an active volcano with both Pacific and Atlantic Ocean views from the top. There is also abundant opportunity to learn from Panama's seven Indigenous communities, each of whom offer their own personalized experiences and are happy to share their craftsmanship and traditions. Panama offers plenty of luxury, too. In its capital city, check into the American Trade Hotel , centrally located in Panama's Casco Viejo district, a historic neighborhood which happens to also be a UNESCO World Heritage Site. — Stacey Leasca

34. Phuket, Thailand

Before the pandemic, Phuket was beautiful but crowded, full of beach bars and tourists chasing all-nighters. It's still full of energy and surrounded by the same pristine sea glass–colored water, but its luxurious side is finally getting the attention it deserves, from its high-end coffee shops to its cocktail bars. Hide from the world in paradise with a stay in one of the private pool residences at Trisara , featuring kitchens, a private chef, butler service, and breathtaking views over the sea, as well as access to the resort's PRU restaurant , which has earned both a Michelin star and a Michelin green star. Or book a stay at the brand-new V Villas Phuket , which offers a curated selection of 19 private-pool, 1-, 3-, and 4-bedroom villas. Later, party the night away in Phuket Old Town with inventive cocktails at Club No. 43 (think: rum with grilled pineapple juice and espuma), or settle in for a great dinner and a night of daring performances at the Junkyard Theatre , which just launched a weekly Saturday night show. — Alison Fox

35. Pico, Portugal

The islands of the Azores — a Portuguese archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean some 900 miles west of Lisbon — are more popular than ever, and for 2022, travelers will want to fix their eyes firmly on the second-largest isle: Pico, an alluring, otherworldly locale covered with black, volcanic rocks. Conquering Portugal's highest peak, the cloud-shrouded, 7,713-foot-high Mount Pico, used to be the island's main draw, but a recent uptick in hospitality infrastructure has allowed for more opportunity to partake of Pico's most important agricultural output: wine. Renowned Portuguese winemaker Antonio Maçanita just opened a new winery that comes with bookable design-forward apartments adjacent to the island's unique vineyards. On Pico, grapes are planted on volcanic terroir that are then protected from Atlantic winds with rock walls. Maçanita's ​​ Azores Wine Company 's mineral, sometimes slightly salty wines could be the perfect celebratory drink after a grueling hike.The crashing waves around Pico are beginning to seduce surfers, too. And there are also ample opportunities to watch for marine life thanks to 20 species of dolphins and whales (including humpbacks and orcas) that can be spotted in these waters. But if you'd rather eat what's in the water: Try lapas, a local shellfish delicacy best served grilled with butter and garlic and finished with a squeeze of lemon. Thankfully, getting to experience all of this has never been easier: Starting July 1, United Airlines will for the first time connect Newark to the island of São Miguel (the Azores' largest island), and from there, it's a quick hop over to Pico. Or you could always get there via direct flights from Lisbon or Porto with Tap Air Portugal's stopover program. — Chadner Navarro

36. Quebec, Canada

After over a year of tight pandemic restrictions, Canada reopened to American tourists in 2021, so now might finally be time to plan that trip to the Great White North, starting with the province of Quebec. From the charming, French-influenced cities of Montreal and Quebec City to the region's snow-capped mountains, there's something new to explore every season. In December 2021, the first Club Med mountain resort in Canada, Club Med Quebec Charlevoix , opened, offering all-inclusive ski vacations just a short flight from several major U.S. cities. Regent Seven Seas Cruises is offering a foliage-packed autumn cruise from New York to Montreal in October. No matter what time of year you visit, Le Capitole Hotel in Quebec City and Humaniti Hotel Montreal are top picks for places to stay in the major cities. — Elizabeth Rhodes

37. Queensland, Australia

Australia's highly anticipated international border reopening will be well worth the wait, especially as more travelers seek nuanced cultural experiences and sustainable stays. The northeastern state has long been the gateway for visits to the rightly beloved Great Barrier Reef, and beginning in 2022, visitors can learn about conservation efforts and the ecosystem directly from the area's Traditional Land Owners and Indigenous guides during day trips from Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel . Aboriginal elders and Traditional Land Owners are also working with local operator Gudjuda Tours on a daylong excursion to tag and rescue one of the reef's most beloved creatures: sea turtles. Those who want to take a more extended trip to the Whitsunday Islands can look to Elysian Retreat , recently certified as the area's first fully solar-powered resort, or its carbon-negative sister property Pumpkin Island . Back on the mainland, within the verdant Daintree Rainforest UNESCO World Heritage Site, eco-luxury hideaway Silky Oaks Lodge will finally welcome guests back after its $15-million overhaul. — Sarah Bruning

38. Santa Ynez Valley, California

Two hours from L.A., the Santa Ynez Valley is rural, unassuming, and coming into its own. The region has grown grapes for decades and has even made a Hollywood cameo in the movie Sideways. The arrival of newer tasting rooms, restaurants, and hotels in recent years has firmly put the area on oenophiles' and travelers' radars. Start with a private olive oil tasting at Global Gardens and hard cider at Tin City Cider in Los Olivos. Follow with pizza pies at Full of Life Flatbread and vino at nearby female-owned A Tribute to Grace and Casa Dumetz . Detour to Firestone Walker 's outpost in Buellton for a few limited edition craft brews and finish with dishes such as roasted tomato and fennel risotto at the Ballard Inn's Gathering Table 404 . Though it's technically just beyond the boundaries of the valley in Lompoc, The Hilt Estate , is too good to miss. And once it opens this year as an Auberge property, The Inn at Mattei's Tavern will make for the perfect base from which to explore it all. — Tanvi Chheda

39. São Paulo, Brazil

Known for its dynamic combination of luxury, design, and fashion influence, São Paulo is an international metropolitan hub of arts and culture. It's the largest city in South America, hosting an array of entertainment opportunities such as fabulous hotels, decadent restaurants, high-class museums, and iconic mid-century architecture. With airlines including American adding flights throughout Brazil in 2022 and a flourishing hospitality renaissance throughout the city, São Paulo is well prepared for its anticipated influx of new travelers. A must-visit destination for 2022 is the Rosewood São Paulo , located in the heart of São Paulo's Cidade Matarazzo and housed in a historic landmark building. Here, visitors will encounter 200-plus luxurious guest rooms, suites, and residences, plus six restaurants and bars and two pools. — Molly O'Brien

40. Savannah, Georgia

This coastal Georgia city is rightly famous for its atmospheric, moss-draped streets and squares, not to mention its hundreds of years of history. But lately Savannah has been boosted by creativity and innovation outside the sometimes frozen-in-amber Old Town, which means now is a particularly compelling time to visit. Make home base the brand-new Thompson Savannah 429 , a slick 13-story tower with interiors by Studio 11 Design that anchors the still-developing Eastern Wharf neighborhood. Phase one of the 54-acre development, which aims to turn a once-industrial waterfront into a contemporary mixed-use destination, includes hundreds of apartments, fitness trails, access to the Savannah River, and multiple bars and restaurants, including Fleeting , a seasonally driven spot inside the Thompson. At the same time, Savannah's other major waterfront destination has also come into its own. The Plant Riverside District, a stone's throw from Old Town, marked its official grand opening in November 2021, putting a bow on a bustling JW Marriott hotel , countless restaurants and bars, and multiple live performance venues all along a rebuilt waterfront. Not that all the action is along the river: The ever-evolving Starland District, a short drive from Johnson Square, has its share of hangouts including Starland Yard , a food truck park that's also home to the excellent Pizzeria Vittoria Napoletana ; Two Tides Brewing Company , which pours hazy ales and delicious sours in a super-cool taproom; and Troupial , a Venezuelan cafe. You'll also want to pack Wildsam Savannah , a newly released field guide that helps visitors understand the layers of history (and the contemporary politics) that are fueling the latest renaissance in Savannah. — Paul Brady

41. Seattle, Washington

Few places offer both an urban and a natural escape in one destination — and the Emerald City might be one of the best. The city center is world-class with top hotel accommodations ( Four Seasons Hotel Seattle and Thompson Seattle ), locally focused fine dining, and countless cultural sites. Then, just minutes away from all of that is some of the most stunning outdoor recreation out there. Adding to the city's luster is the newly opened Lotte Hotel Seattle . The 189-room tower is bringing high design and refined service to the area. Charlotte , the hotel's restaurant on the 18th floor, serves up an inventive menu that is sure to become an all-time favorite dining experience. The landmark Fairmont Olympic Hotel recently completed a $25-million historic restoration of its public spaces, quickly becoming one of the most Instagrammable spots in town. Plus, its buzzy new culinary showpiece will debut in the months to come. Before leaving Seattle, don't miss a meal at celebrated pasta specialist Brian Clevenger's new restaurant, Autumn . — Scott Bay

42. Sedona, Arizona

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With tourism already surging thanks to the Instagram fame of attractions like Devil's Bridge, Sedona garnered even more of a following during the pandemic among cooped-up city dwellers enthralled by the destination's red rocks and energy vortexes. In 2022, set your sights on North America's first landscape hotel, Ambiente , home to 40 standalone accommodations (called "atriums"), most with private rooftop decks perfect for stargazing. Opening in May, the sustainability-focused retreat will offer on-site trailhead access — further immersing guests in the Sedona landscape while combating traffic along the city's main highway — and reactivate an ancient waterway to populate a stream running throughout the hotel. Experience Sedona's culinary clout right on property at Ambiente's restaurant, Forty1, housed in a refurbished airstream, or venture next door to Mariposa , the city's must-visit restaurant by chef Lisa Dahl, who pioneered fine dining in this town. — Maya Kachroo-Levine

43. Singapore

Singapore reopened to vaccinated American travelers in October 2021 with the introduction of the country's Vaccinated Travel Lane . Travelers can fly from the U.S. on Singapore Airlines' vaccine-mandatory flights ; the World's Best airline 26 years running launched Vaccinated Travel Lane flights this fall, and United Airlines plans to follow suit by January 2022. Even in the early stages of reopening to foreign travelers, the city-state is already unveiling new culinary ventures. Recently, chef Julien Royer, behind three-Michelin-star Odette, opened Claudine , and Raffles Singapore unveiled Osteria BBR 404 by Alain Ducasse, while Marina Bay Sands plans to debut chef Tetsuya Wakuda's second restaurant within the hotel in the new year. Of course, there's just as much flavor to be found at Singapore's famed hawker centers, now on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage. As tourists return to Singapore, new cultural attractions follow — from the return of Singapore Art Week, beginning Jan. 14, to the recent unveiling of SkyHelix Sentosa , an open-air ride towering 300 feet above sea level, for anyone still in need of thrills after a 17-hour flight over the Pacific. — Maya Kachroo-Levine

44. Southwest Michigan

Beaches with ocean-like views were once the main draw to Michigan's southwest coast, but new high-style accommodations and hyper-local experiences are giving us more reasons to go. Where to stay with so many options? Consider the cool new motel-turned-boutique Lake Shore Resort in Saugatuck; The Fields glamping retreat with new spa tents in South Haven; the revamped, modern Harbor Grand Hotel in New Buffalo; or anywhere along the coast with high-touch Bluefish Vacation Rentals , which has killer lakefront homes now stocked with handmade local goods. Hop on the new pedestrian/bike trail in Union Pier, and definitely shop two new woman-owned standouts: the beautifully curated Haven and Ariane Prewitt's AP Cottage, scheduled to open this spring. Women are showing off the culinary scene, too, with everything from a special saison ale — winner of the 2021 Great American Beer Festival — at woman-owned Waypost Brewing Co. , to new herb-inspired cocktails at James Beard-winning chef Melissa Corey's Penny Royal Café & Provisions , to James Beard nominee Abra Beherns' Granor Farm , where dinners return this year in a new glass-enclosed barn. — Nina Kokotas Hahn

45. St. Moritz, Switzerland

If you're on the hunt for glitz, glamour, and powder for days, look no further than St. Moritz, Switzerland. The Alpine ski town has long been considered the birthplace of winter vacationing. Tourists first flocked to the mountain town in 1864 , when hotelier Johannes Badrutt took a few British travelers to the community, promising them bluebird days all winter. It wasn't long until others learned about this hidden winter oasis. Skiers and winter sports enthusiasts flocked to the mountain, which has now hosted the Winter Olympic Games not once, but twice. It's an ideal place for ski bunnies too, thanks to its luxury shopping, and its numerous Michelin-starred restaurants . This winter, head to St. Moritz for its fantastic events like White Surf (Feb. 6, 13, and 20, 2022), an international horse race that takes place across the frozen Lake St. Moritz, and the Snow Polo World Cup 404 (Jan. 28-30, 2022), which happens to be the world's only high-goal tournament on snow. Book a stay at the Badrutt's Palace Hotel , which officially reopened on Dec. 3 for the 2021/2022 season and offers guests the chance to try their hand at high-octane winter sports like skijöring, snowkiting, tobogganing, and even private helicopter tours to the peaks of Piz Bernina and Piz Palü. — Stacey Leasca

46. St. Pete/Clearwater, Florida

The beaches of St. Petersburg and nearby Clearwater are consistently ranked among the best in the U.S. and even the world , but there's more to this destination than white sand, pristine waters, and 361 days of sunshine per year. St. Pete/Clearwater offers more than 30 museums and galleries featuring world-renowned artists like Andy Warhol and Pablo Picasso, as well as the largest collection of Salvador Dalí's work outside of Spain. One could say brewing the perfect beer is also an artform that St. Pete/Clearwater has mastered, with its trail of 35+ locally owned craft breweries. Playfully nicknamed the " Gulp Coast ," complete your experience with a digital passport that tracks your beer-sampling progress. These year-round offerings mean you can visit any time, but head over in June 2022 to revel in the 20th anniversary of St. Pete Pride , the largest Pride event in Florida, hosting events for everyone from friends and families to couples and solo travelers. — Jessica Poitevien

47. Todos Santos, Mexico

Todos Santos is one of Mexico's pueblo mágicos, or "magic towns," and locals are working to retain its history and culture while embracing the steady stream of travelers who have begun venturing an hour north of Cabo San Lucas to discover its charm. The area saw a handful of new boutique resorts pop up in 2021 that provide luxury amenities while keeping the rugged land and local flora the centerpiece. Wellness-focused Paradero describes itself as a "landscaping project" that just so happens to have luxurious suites, and El Perdido , an all-villa resort less than five miles south, provides all-terrain vehicles so visitors can get to Los Cerritos beach, the local surf break of choice. Oceanfront Rancho Pescadero 's multimillion-dollar transformation will be complete in the spring. Bookings for its oceanfront villas and penthouse rooms — some with private rooftops and plunge pools — open in January. Todos Santos has fully embraced farm-to-table dining, with Javier Plascencia's orchard-adjacent Jazamango leading the way, and Santa Terra , a cosmopolitan oyster bar meets arts and entertainment venue concept, is in the process of adding multiple bars and restaurants, plus a glamping site and amphitheater, according to its developer, "without chopping down a single tree." — Nina Ruggiero

48. Udaipur, India

After an extremely challenging 20-month closure, India reopened to vaccinated travelers on Nov. 15, 2021. Those looking toward South Asia in the new year, perhaps to see the Taj Mahal in Agra or hit the Goan beaches, should make sure Udaipur is on the itinerary. The city of lakes in southern Rajasthan is thought of as the most romantic Indian destination (even called the "Venice of the East") — but it's not just for honeymooners. From the vibrance of Hathi Pol bazaar and Shilpgram , an artisanal compound on the outskirts of the city with a festival set to return on Jan. 22, to the serenity of Lake Pichola, the artificial lake made in the 14th century, Udaipur is a city where you can fully immerse in Rajasthani culture. A hub of Indian luxury, Udaipur is now home to the country's first Raffles hotel, which opened in October. This private island hotel on Udai Sagar Lake is accessible only by boat — something of a trademark for the over-the-top hotels of Udaipur. Meant to be a flagship hotel in the Raffles portfolio, complete with brand staples (think: bars, both Long and Writers), 101 lavish suites, Rasoi cooking school, and lakeside open-air restaurant Belvedere Point. — Maya Kachroo-Levine

49. Wales, United Kingdom

The only path in the world to follow the whole of a country's coastline, the Wales Coastal Path celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2022. Walking its 870 miles would take three months, but its most spectacular stretches can be seen in one visit — and in style. St David's in Pembrokeshire, west Wales, is Britain's smallest city with a mere population of 1,600 and is home to a Medieval cathedral , a luxury hotel inside Roch Castle , some excellent pubs, and the upscale St David's Gin & Kitchen . Hiking paths with unbeatable coastal vistas are within easy reach (try the St David's Head loop ) and pass neolithic tombs and hillforts. — Jamie Carter

50. Yucatán, Mexico

Mérida, the capital of the state of Yucatán, has emerged as one of Mexico's most popular cities thanks to its lively restaurant scene, a busy calendar of cultural events, and a relaxed tropical atmosphere. Increasingly, however, travelers are venturing beyond the city to explore the state's unspoiled nature reserves, ancient Maya sites, and sprawling haciendas — a number now converted into hotels. Among the destinations that are drawing travelers to Yucatán are El Cuyo, a quiet beach town that was long a closely guarded secret of windsurfers. Now visitors can also enjoy gourmet Mexican fare at the El Chile Gordo restaurant and boho-chic lodgings at the new Casa Mate . In Espita, a charming colonial town near Valladolid, is the Casona los Cedros hotel which opened in summer 2021. Sisal, a historic port in the western part of the state, has attracted new interest since being named a Pueblo Mágico at the end of 2020. A new highway completed in April now connects Sisal to Hunucmá (and then beyond to Mérida) making it easier for beachcombers to visit, and perhaps spend the night at the cool Club de Patos 404 . — John Newton

51. Bonus: Space

This was a monumental year for human spaceflight — not only did NASA and SpaceX achieve a regular cadence of astronaut launches for the first time since the Space Shuttle was retired in 2011, but space tourism has also lifted off in a major way, making space a top destination to visit in 2022. And it's a realistic trip, too, so long as you have the budget for it. Both Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic succeeded in taking passengers to space on short suborbital hops this year, and each company plans to ramp up those flights in 2022 — Virgin Galactic already has more than 600 bookings. The price for a quick jaunt to space? A few hundred thousand dollars . If you have an even bigger budget (say, a couple hundred million dollars), you could charter your own orbital flight in a SpaceX Dragon Capsule, as did entrepreneur Jared Issacman with his Inspiration4 mission in September. There are also tourism trips to the International Space Station in the works; Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa launches on his multi-day journey in December, courtesy of space travel agency Space Adventures and Russia's Roscosmos space agency, which plans to take even more " citizen space explorers " to the orbiting laboratory in the near future. Of course, not everyone has pockets deep enough to cover space travel, but more affordable journeys are on the horizon. Startup Space Perspective plans to launch high-altitude balloon rides to the edge of space in 2024 , for the relatively low price of $125,000. Potential dealbreaker, though — the balloons don't actually reach space, maxing out at 100,000 feet in altitude, while space is considered to begin somewhere between 264,000 feet (50 miles) and 327,360 feet ​​(62 miles). But hey, at least there's a bar on board. — Stefanie Waldek

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Are you looking for a list of travel websites that accept guest posts? This list includes the best travel websites and blogs that offer guest posting. Every website below in included because the owner of the site requested to be on this list (which was originally posted on the Break Into Travel Writing website).

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I’ve included information for each website including domain authority, website niche, writer’s guidelines and contact information.

Domain Authority (DA) for each site was checked using Keysearch , which is my go-to tool for keyword research, competitive analysis and so many other SEO factors.

What Is Guest Blogging?

Guest posting is the writing of an article for another travel website or a blog. Guest blogging offers great benefits for the guest blogger and website owner. One gets content in the form of a travel guest post, and the other gets backlinks and new traffic.

Why Should Bloggers Take Time & Submit An Article To Another Website?

In a nutshell, guest posting to other blogs allows you a link back to your website from the article you write. This means a “backlink” to your website. It also helps with brand awareness and domain authority! Other benefits of guest posting include:

• Attracting new traffic back to our website (quality referral traffic).
• Backlinks help you to boost our website domain and page authority.
• Increases brand credibility.
• Help you to build a relationship with other bloggers.
• Build up your own portfolio of work to share with paying outlets or for media trips.
• Ability to have additional outlets to help land media trips.
• Improving your online Authority.
• Work with an editor and feedback from a pro blogger!
• Improving your writing skills.

If you are new to travel writing, guest posting is one of the best ways to get started as a travel writer. It will give you the opportunity to try different types of travel niche writing so you can find what you enjoy writing about. If you don’t have a website yet, you can ask for a link back to a social media account or get a promise for a link back to your website once you launch it.

Pitching Tips for Guest Posts:

Before you reach out to pitch a story to any of the below websites, it’s a MUST to visit the blog and scroll around to understand more about the owner of the blog, their writing style, tone of the site, and the topics they cover. Additional tips to pitch guest posting sites include:

• If there are guest post guidelines, read them carefully.
• Search their site to make sure they haven’t already posted a version of the same story you plan to pitch. (only pitch original content).
• Do a bit of keyword research. In your pitch share some keywords with decent traffic that you can include.
• Keep the audience of the site you are pitching in mind. Every website has its own unique audience, so it’s important to tailor your guest post accordingly. For example, if you’re writing for a Travel blog that focuses on adventure travel, your post should focus on these types of experiences.

After that, you can pitch a few topics you would like to cover in your guest post.

Guest Posting Tips:

In general, most travel bloggers are happy to accept high-quality and original articles. The other option is to ask for a paid sponsored post.

This might seem obvious, but #1 would be to write a great article. This is your chance to show off your writing skills, so make sure your post is well-written and informative. A few more tips include:

• Only submit original content. Never copy and paste from other sites.
• Provide high-quality photos if this is part of the guest post requirements.
• Know the word count and make sure your provide an article that fits their range.
• Include a bio and photo. Most guest posts will include a short bio about the author and a photo. Be sure to have both of these things when you submit your post.

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These are all sites that accept travel guest posts. They were originally sorted according to their Domain Authority (DA) by Moz. Two things about this, DA changes and in my opinion, this isn’t the most important factor to consider when choosing guest posting sites.

I think a combination of writing for high domain authority as well as sites that fit your niche are equally important. Also, don’t forget that a lower domain authority site today could be a high domain site in the next few months or by next year!

All of the guest posting opportunities offer a do-follow link. Some offer multiple links.

Most of the below sites do not offer payment, but there are a handful that do pay for submissions. As you scroll through look for the line that says “ Pay “. Please check each website listing for details.

1. Karpiak Caravan

• Year Site Launched: 2020 | Domain Authority: 55
• Blog Niche:  Adventure Travel, British Columbia/Pacific Northwest Destinations/Dude Ranch Vacations.
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: I’m open to ideas if the article has good keyword volume.
• Offers do follow link: Yes
• Pitching Guidelines:
• Contact for Pitching:  Casandra at [email protected]
• Note: If the travel guest post is well written, with strong seo, I will publish the post to MSN for an additional backlink. Quality must be high and content engaging for readers. 
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2.  Amateur Traveler

• Year Site Launched: 2005 | Domain Authority: 51
• Blog Niche:  travel, California travel
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Destination pieces, what to do, itinerary.
• Pitching Guidelines: Check link below.
• Contact for Pitching:  Chris Christensen at [email protected]
• Check out the site | Read the Writer’s Guidelines

3. Honeymoon Always

• Year Site Launched: 2016 | Domain Authority: 53
• Blog Niche:  Honeymoon, Tropical Getaways, Romantic Destinations
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Articles about popular honeymoon destinations.
• Pitching Guidelines:  Send an email including your travel guest post ideas, what makes you knowledgeable in this topic, and what site you are looking for a link to.
• Contact for Pitching:  Dan at [email protected]

4. 52 Perfect Days  

• Year Site Launched: 2007 | Domain Authority:  49
• Blog Niche:  Luxury Travel, 1 Perfect Day of Travel
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: One perfect day of travel in any destination. 52 things to do or reasons to visit a city/state/country.
• Pitching Guidelines:  Relevant, original, previously unpublished content. Please pitch 1 or more specific post ideas with a keyword in mind. 800+ words. Photos 1200 x 800 or 800 x 1200 if available and high quality.
• Contact for Pitching:  alexa at 52Perfectdays dot com
• Check out the Site | Read the Writers Guidelines

5. Central America Living

• Year Site Launched: 2017 | Domain Authority: 49
• Blog Niche:  Travel to or life in (especially expat life) Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama)
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Articles about travel to/in and life in Central America. See our writers page.
• Offers do follow link: Yes (plus imbeds to their social media within their article, if applicable)
• Pitching Guidelines:  Relevant to life in and/or travel to/within Central America.
• Contact for Pitching:  James at [email protected]

Note: Please ensure you’re in Central America. We accept posts from people outside the region, but if they’re looking to promote something, they’ll need to pay for advertising. People INSIDE Central America can post guest posts to promote themselves to people in the region.

6. Travel Photo Discovery

• Year Site Launched: 2014 | Domain Authority:  42
• Blog Niche: Looking more for USA content, either road trips, top things to do, popular foods in a destination, state or national parks.
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: USA, Canada and Mexico
• Pitching Guidelines:  email for guidelines
• Contact for Pitching:  Noel Morata at [email protected]

7.  Rachel’s Ruminations

• Year Site Launched: 2007 | Domain Authority:  42
• Blog Niche:  Historical and cultural sights for independent, intelligent, mature travelers.
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers:  Open to suggestions, but generally I prefer articles about historical sites. I like specifics, not general and vague overviews that don’t offer useful information.
• Pitching Guidelines:  Mail me with your ideas and your idea(s) and I’ll mail back my guidelines. I generally only publish one guest post a month, and it’s first-come, first served.
• Contact for Pitching:  Rachel via email found on about page.
• Year Site Launched: 2016  | Domain Authority:  48
• Blog Niche:  Luxury Travel / Family Travel
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Itineraries / Travel Guides / All Travel-related Posts
• Pitching Guidelines:  Will share with guest contributors once topic is finalized.
• Contact for Pitching:  Sandy Vyjay at [email protected]
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9. CabinCritic.co

• Year Site Launched: 2020 | Domain Authority: 39
• Blog Niche:  Cabins, Adventure Travel, Camping, Backpacking
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Articles about adventure travel.
• Pitching Guidelines:  Email your travel guest post idea and website URL you will want a link to from the guest post.
• Contact for Pitching:  Dan at [email protected]

10. Wandering Carol

• Year Site Launched: 2009 | Domain Authority:  39
• Blog Niche:  Luxury travel
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Things to do in. Unique destinations. Interesting history. Luxury hotels. Good original photos are necessary.
• Pitching Guidelines:  We’re flexible.
• Contact for Pitching:  Carol at [email protected]

11. Coleman Concierge

• Year Site Launched: 2016 | Domain Authority:  44
• Blog Niche:  Adult Travel, Luxury Travel, Outdoor Adventure, romantic getaways
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers:
• Pitching Guidelines:  See writers guidelines below.
• Contact for Pitching:  Jenn and Ed at [email protected]

12. Just Go Places

• Year Site Launched: 2014 | Domain Authority:  37
• Blog Niche:  History and cultural travel with/without kids
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Only articles written from personal experience and within the last 3 years.
• Pitching Guidelines:  Email for guidelines.
• Contact for Pitching:  Shobha George at [email protected]

13. Foodie Flashpacker

• Year Site Launched: 2016 | Domain Authority:  36
• Blog Niche:  American restaurant guides, where to eat guides, “best restaurants in XX City”.
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: American restaurant guides, where to eat guides, “best restaurants in XX City”
• Pitching Guidelines:  email after checking the site to make sure the city has not already been covered.
• Contact for Pitching:  Nathan Aguilera at [email protected]

14. The Daily Adventures of Me

• Blog Niche:  Adventures around the world, 47 Things to do in…
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: I only accept posts about places you have visited with original pictures. One do-follow link to a personal website.
• Contact for Pitching:  Jamie at [email protected]

15. Everyday Wanderer

• Year Site Launched: 2016 | Domain Authority:  35
• Blog Niche: Travel
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Wander Like a Local. Share your hometown with the world.
• Contact for Pitching:  Sage Scott at [email protected]

16. To Travel Too

• Year Site Launched: 2013 | Domain Authority:  35
• Blog Niche:  World wide destinations but in particular Mexico and Vietnam.
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Articles 1600 words 6 high res photos and not in competition with articles already on the site.
• Offers do follow link: Yes, as long as it is not a commercial site
• Contact for Pitching:  Jane Dempster-Smith at [email protected]

17. Hot Mama Travel

• Year Site Launched: 2014 | Domain Authority:  35
• Blog Niche:  Family Travel
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Things to do guide, destination guides, travel tips, etc.
• Pitching Guidelines:  Include your topic, your site and bio.
• Contact for Pitching:  Amanda at [email protected]

18. The Traveling Fool

• Year Site Launched: 2012 | Domain Authority: 34
• Blog Niche: Interesting off-the-beaten-path destinations or activities
• Pitching Guidelines: 900-1500 words, no links except to a personal page (blog etc) and 3 original photos.
• Contact for Pitching: Bob Bales at [email protected]

19. WoofAdvisor

• Year Site Launched: 2017 | Domain Authority:  33
• Blog Niche:  Pet Travel Tips & Advice, Pet Health Care.
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Pet Travel Tips & Advice including Pet Friendly Accommodation, National Parks, Road Trips, RV Rentals, Beaches, Pet & Family Friendly Destination Guides, Pet Tech, Pet Nutrition, Pet Insurance…..
• Offers do follow link: Yes, subject to verification of appropriate url
• Pitching Guidelines:  Relevant, original, previously unpublished, copyright free, content of sufficient quality and quantity to be of interest to, and add value to, our followers.
• Contact for Pitching:  Gerry Molloy at [email protected]

20. BetsiWorld

• Year Site Launched: 2015 | Domain Authority:  33
• Blog Niche:  Luxury travel; focus mainly in the South, but will consider other destinations.
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Hotel reviews, destination overviews, tour reviews, restaurant roundups
• Contact for Pitching:  Betsi Hill at [email protected]

21. L.A. Family Travel

• Year Site Launched: 2017 | Domain Authority: 32
• Blog Niche: Family travel
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Family travel itineraries to specific destinations. could be for any type of family. Or tips to enjoy/survive a specific type of trip. Also looking for Mom’s Getaways and Romantic Getaways for the parents.
• Pitching Guidelines: Pay: $40 per article
• Contact for Pitching: Rina Nehdar. Send pitch with article title and first two sentences to hello @ lafamilytravel.com

22. Nomad Women

• Year Site Launched: 2014 | Domain Authority:  32
• Blog Niche:  Experiential travel for older women.
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Features, listicles, travel gear for older women, adventure travel for older womenx
• Pitching Guidelines:  Send specific ideas with enough to give me a general idea of the writing style. Include a short bio.
• Contact for Pitching:  Donna Meyer at [email protected]

23. Plaid Shirt Yoga Pants

• Year Site Launched: 2017  | Domain Authority: 30
• Blog Niche: United States Travel – National Parks, Road Trips, Louisiana (not New Orleans).
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Accept listicles, Dos and Don’ts
• Pitching Guidelines: Submit 2 sentences of the pitch along with your website URL.
• Contact for Pitching: Mallory E. at [email protected]

24. Fair Dinkum Traveller

• Year Site Launched: 2016 | Domain Authority:  30
• Blog Niche:  Asia/South East Asia/ Australia Travel.
• Offers do follow link: Yes, One do-follow link back to the writer’s website.
• Pitching Guidelines: A minimum of 1000 words, must use sub-headings in the article.
• Contact for Pitching:  Anthony Jury at [email protected]
• Check out the Site | Read the Writer’s Guidelines

25. Enjoy Travel Life

• Year Site Launched: 2017 | Domain Authority:  38
• Blog Niche:  Empty-nest travel, casual-luxury experiences.
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Travel destinations & itineraries, how-to, travel tips, empty-nesting lifestyle, food, wellness, art, gardening, and home topics as they relate to travel.
• Pitching Guidelines:  Please pitch topics with an angle relevant to empty-nesters (age 45-65). Minimum word count 1000. Photos appreciated but not required.
• Contact for Pitching:  Jackie at [email protected]

26. The Alternative Travel Guide

• Blog Niche:  Travel, Lifestyle, Travel Products, Sustainability
• Pitching Guidelines: Travel (travel guides, things to do in X, where to stay in X), Green travel, alternative travel, spiritual travel, retreats, caravanning, Lifestyle, Travel Products, Sustainability, Ecology
• Pay: $150-200
• Contact for Pitching:  Alexandra via contact form on writer’s guideline page

27. Bae Area and Beyond

• Year Site Launched: 2021 | Domain Authority:  29
• Blog Niche:  California Travel
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers:  Open to keywords that are low competition with decent volume.
• Offers do follow link: Yes, do-follow links to the writer’s website only.
• Pitching Guidelines:  Pitch a California-related keyword, at least 1500 words, original content only.
• Contact for Pitching:  Rasika at [email protected]

28. Moyer Memoirs, Empty Nest Travel Adventures

• Year Site Launched: 2019 | Domain Authority: 28
• Blog Niche:  Empty Nest Travel & travel with adult children.
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: variety, more details in the Guest Post Guidelines.
• Pitching Guidelines:  These are spelled out and contained in the google doc in the writer’s guidelines link below.
• Contact for Pitching:  Michelle Moyer at [email protected]

29.  Goat Roti Chronicles

• Year Site Launched: 2014 | Domain Authority: 27
• Blog Niche:  Culinary travel
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers:  Blog posts, listicles
• Pitching Guidelines: Apart from culinary travel, I accept pitches for other travel related articles such as weekend trips in certain locations, travel gadgets, things to pack for certain destinations, local hotspots, etc.
• Contact for Pitching:  Davindra Ramnarine at [email protected]

30. Multigenerational Vacations.com

• Year Site Launched: 2020 | Domain Authority:  25
• Blog Niche:  Travel with grandparents, family reunions, traveling with groups.
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Destination guides – there is a template that needs to be completed.
• Offers do follow link: Yes, 3-4 links within the article itself. Link to the author’s homepage (or social media) within the author’s bio.
• Pitching Guidelines:  The template for destinations usually ends up being 1500-2000 words. The expectation is that the writer would follow the format for their post. This is a great site for niche sites that focus on a specific destination and are looking to build links.
• Contact for Pitching: Kirsten Maxwell at [email protected]

31. GenX Traveler

• Year Site Launched: 2015 | Domain Authority: 26
• Blog Niche:  is a general travel site for people in midlife (ages 40 to around 60) with an emphasis on active/adventurous travel with a touch of luxury (no camping), multigenerational trips,  resorts, and cruise and itineraries.
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers : I’m specifically looking for adventure, itineraries (1-3-5-7-days in…), Resorts and cruises and multigenerational trips which may also fall into the resorts and cruise category.
• Offers do follow link: Yes, 2 do-follow links
• Pitching Guidelines: Relevant, original, previously unpublished content. Please pitch 1 or 2 specific post ideas with a keyword in mind. 1200-1500 words. High-quality photos 1200 x 800 or 800 x 1200 if available.
• Contact for Pitching: [email protected] Use the subject line “Write”

32. Home to Havana

• Year Site Launched: 2020  | Domain Authority: 24
• Blog Niche: Latin America, Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel, Digital Nomad Life
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Listicles, Destination Guides, Free Things to Do, Hiking, Food Guides
• Pitching Guidelines: Send me your proposed topic and we can discuss details! We do require guest posts to be at least 1000+ words in length, but we’re very open to a variety of different topics and look forward to posting your guest post on Home to Havana.
• Contact for Pitching: Carley at hello @ hometohavana.com

33. Martha’s Vineyard Tourist

• Year Site Launched: 2018 | Domain Authority:  23
• Blog Niche: Travel in New England
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Only articles written from personal experience.
• Pitching Guidelines: email for pitching guidelines

34. Staycation Australia

• Year Site Launched: 2021 | Domain Authority:  21
• Blog Niche:   Australian travel articles.
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Articles 1600 words 6 high res photos.
• Offers do follow link: Yes, as long as it is not a commercial link and not in competition with one of our articles.
• Contact for Pitching:  Jane Dempster-Smith at [email protected]

35. Maps Over Coffee

• Year Site Launched: 2020 | Domain Authority:  21
• Blog Niche:  Outdoor Travel.
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: We accept hiking and camping guides, road trips, National Parks guides, best hikes in X, best camping in X (State, park, or region). We also dabble in other outdoor activities, and COFFEE!
• Offers do follow link: Yes, all guest post links are do follow
• Pitching Guidelines:  Please see our full guideline page at link below.
• Contact for Pitching:  Steve at [email protected]
• Note: Only friendly, fun, and/or clever people need apply.

36. Bulbul on the Wing

• Year Site Launched: 2019 | Domain Authority:  20
• Blog Niche:  Luxury or Wellness Travel
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Travel – Things to do in specific destinations, Food to try in specific destinations
• Pitching Guidelines:  Let me know at least 3-4 topics that you write on. Also, tell me a little about yourself. Paid submissions only. I charge between USD 50-100.
• Contact for Pitching:  Anukrati at [email protected]

37. Its Bree and Ben

• Year Site Launched: 2019 | Domain Authority:  19
• Blog Niche:  Ethical travel; vegan travel.
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: We are looking for blog posts about vegan-friendly destinations, hotels, and resorts that are ideally more rare. We don’t need NYC. We want Iowa, Missouri, small towns in Canada, etc.
• Offers do follow link: Yes, but we prefer writers only reach out if they are linking to a site with a similar domain authority.
• Pitching Guidelines:  Who you are, your socials, your website views per month, and whether or not you are vegan/vegetarian.
• Contact for Pitching:  Brianne via https://itsbreeandben.com/contact/

Note: We cannot feature any property that allows human or non-human exploitation – i.e. no Seaworld and no plantations.  Any hotels or restaurants mentioned must actually have a plentiful array of healthy vegan options, not just toast and jam.

38. Exit45 Travels

• Year Site Launched: 2020 | Domain Authority:  19
• Blog Niche:  Fulltime Slow Travel in Mid-Life.
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Blog posts focused on destinations, top travel tips, early retirement and stories of those that are living a different, non-traditional life in their mid to later years.
• Offers do follow link: Yes, link to their website in the bio and 1 or more links to relevant articles depending on the number of words submitted.
• Pitching Guidelines:  The pitch needs to be relevant to the types of blog posts we publish with original content and pictures (no stock photos).
• Contact for Pitching:  Peta at [email protected]

39. Chasing the Wild Goose

• Year Site Launched: 2017 | Domain Authority:  19
• Blog Niche:  Van life
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Varies but needs SEO approval from me.
• Pitching Guidelines: Keyword. Length. Experience links. Reason you are an expert on this topic. Pay:  $75-125
• Contact for Pitching:  Brie Goumaz at [email protected]

40. Travel in Missouri

• Year Site Launched: 2021 | Domain Authority: 24
• Blog Niche:  Travel in Missouri
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Articles written from personal experience about any location in Missouri. Very open to pitches!
• Pitching Guidelines:  800+ words and original photography at 1200 x 800 or 800 x 1200. Things to do guide, destination guides, travel tips, etc. Topics must be confirmed first.
• Contact for Pitching:  alexa at travelinmissouri at gmail.com

41. Our Adventure is Everywhere

• Year Site Launched: 2018 | Domain Authority:  18
• Blog Niche:  US Travel, typically with families
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Articles on areas I haven’t visited before.
• Pitching Guidelines:  Pitch an idea, no need to have the article written; link to similar published articles. DA of 15 or higher.
• Contact for Pitching:  Pam at [email protected]

42. Growing Global Citizens

• Year Site Launched: 2019 | Domain Authority:  17
• Blog Niche:  Educational travel, language learning and teaching abroad.
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Articles about teaching abroad, learning a language at home or abroad, and travel with a learning focus.
• Pitching Guidelines:  Please email me your pitch.
• Contact for Pitching:  Kristin Montgomery at growingglobalcitizens at gmail.com

43. Adventures in New England

• Year Site Launched: 2020 | Domain Authority:  17
• Blog Niche:  New England travel
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Any personal experience in the area with original pictures.
• Pitching Guidelines:  Original experiences and pictures around 1000+ words.
• Contact for Pitching:  Jamie at [email protected]

44. Beans Bikes and Blooms

• Year Site Launched: 2022| Domain Authority: 17 and rising
• Blog Niche: Recreational cycling, gardens and coffee all in the context of travel.
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers : I’m looking for articles about cycling including city bike tours, single or multiday touring bike trails, and mountain biking destination. If you’ve visited a wonderful botanical or natural garden, I can use that. And finally, write ups about great coffee houses or roasteries or even round ups of the “best coffee shops in xyz” are all welcome. Product guides are also acceptable.
• Pitching Guidelines: Relevant, original, previously unpublished content. Please pitch 1 or 2 specific post ideas with a keyword in mind. Minimum of 1200-1500 words. High quality photos 1200 x 800 or 800 x 1200 if available.
• Contact for Pitching: [email protected] Use the subject line “Write”

45. Bucket Half Full

• Year Site Launched: 2017 | Domain Authority:  15
• Blog Niche:  Bucket List Experiences.
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Minimum 500 words on a bucket list worthy experience.
• Pitching Guidelines:  Please provide 2-3 sentences on the proposed experience, 2-3 photos to be used in the article, and links to any social media posts you have on the experience.
• Contact for Pitching:  Adrienne Clement at [email protected]

46. Paddle Your State

• Year Site Launched: 2020 | Domain Authority: 11
• Blog Niche:  Kayaking, canoeing, SUP and whitewater rafting in North America.
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: I provide pre-formatted templates relating to a paddling destination, or I accept specific experiential articles relating to paddling tours, multi-day expeditions or other paddling related topics.
• Pitching Guidelines:  Pitch the destination, a short snip of the paddling tour/experience or why the requested guest piece is appropriate to the site.
• Contact for Pitching:  Rob Taylor at [email protected]

Note: I also have Washington-Explored.com, SavannahExplored.com, StAugustineExplored.com and TravelOlympicPeninsula.com – all of which I accept guest posts on a wide variety of destination-specific topics. I’ll also provide a Letter of Assignment for each of the sites if requested.

47. Travel Eat Cook

• Year Site Launched: 2019 | Domain Authority:  11
• Blog Niche:  Travel to find culture through food.
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Unique food recipes, travel experiences including food.
• Offers do follow link : Yes
• Pitching Guidelines:  Unique SEO formatted content, appropriate links, travel eat cook fully owns the content of the guest post. guest cannot republish the content on any other site
• Contact for Pitching:  Vickie at [email protected]

48. AC365Fun

• Year Site Launched: 2020| Domain Authority: 11 and rising
• Blog Niche: Atlantic City beyond the casino floors
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers : Anything about Atlantic City NJ or the immediate surrounding area (Southern NJ meaning anywhere south of Philadelphia and Tom’s River) that IS NOT gambling related. Family activities, historic sites, outdoor activities, hotels, bachelorette parties, 21st birthdays, shopping, best bars with bottle service, best hotel pool, best spa, it’s really open. As long as it IS NOT directly related to gaming. Don’t pitch “casinos with the best odds” type articles, or “How to beat the house at blackjack.”
• Offers do follow link: Yes, 2 do-follow links and a byline
• Contact for Pitching: [email protected] Use the subject line “Write”
• Check out the Site  

49. WayfaringMandy

• Year Site Launched: 2021 | Domain Authority:  4
• Blog Niche:  North and Central Americas, family travel, ecotourism.
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: I’m willing to consider anything!
• Contact for Pitching:  Mandy at [email protected]

50. Wanderer Writes

• Year Site Launched:  | Domain Authority:  26
• Blog Niche:  cultural and archaeological sites, nature and sustainable travel
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: roundup articles, road trips, destination guides, tips for sustainable travel, personal travel stories. They all need to be based on personal experiences.
• Offers do follow link: Yes. Up to three do-follow links to relevant articles, as long as they are not commercial and not competing with any of our own articles. Plus one to the main website, and links to social media channels in author bio.
• Pitching Guidelines: Sustainable travel, nature preserves or other sites highlighting nature, National Parks, archaeological sites, castles and citadels, and road trips. Posts based on personal experiences. Article length: minimum 1000 words, prefer 1200 and over. Include at least three photos.
• Contact for Pitching:  Emese at [email protected]
• Check out the Site   | Read the Writers Guidelines

51. Flannels or FlipFlops

• Year Site Launched: 2020 | Domain Authority:  32
• Blog Niche:  We focus on National Parks (hikes, scenic drives, itineraries. We also write about cruises ( ports of call, excursions, on board experiences)
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: I’m open to pitches on anything but prefer outdoor experiences and tips. (Things to do in.. best place to… etc)
• Offers do follow link: Yes , link to your home page or social media profile and a link to a non competing post
• Pitching Guidelines: Email your idea, title suggestion and keyword along with your blog name or a post where I can see your writing style. Posts will need to be at least 1500 words of original content.
• Contact for Pitching:  Chantelle at [email protected]

52. Teach Travel Discover

• Year Site Launched: 2022 | Domain Authority:  6
• Blog Niche:  Destination Weddings | Mexico & Caribbean 
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Best things to do in… Best places to stay in… Best tours to take in….
• Offers do follow link: Yes.
• Pitching Guidelines: Romantic trips; Romantic getaways; Best things to do for couples in…
• Contact for Pitching:  Sully at [email protected]

53. Zainview

• Year Site Launched: 2008 | Domain Authority:  55
• Blog Niche:  General
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: 1000 words
• Pitching Guidelines: For further details mail me.
• Contact for Pitching:  [email protected]

54. Lonely Africa

• Year Site Launched: 2022 | Domain Authority:  8
• Blog Niche: It is focused on Africa. Only African travel experiences are accepted. a
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Travel and adventure topics that has to do with Africa.
• Pitching Guidelines: Read the Writers Guidelines
• Contact for Pitching:  Allison at [email protected]

55. Big Daddy Kreativ

• Year Site Launched: 2011 | Domain Authority: 
• Blog Niche:  Solo travel, family travel, food and travel, world travel
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Only travel, and food if it has a travel spin (best places to eat in “X”)
• Contact for Pitching:  Craig at [email protected]

56. Travel by Vacation Rental

• Year Site Launched: 2021  | Domain Authority:  21
• Blog Niche:  We focus on vacation rental properties, particularly on VRBO. However, we do assign some destination pieces as well. Our focus is the US, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: We accept features on individual vacation rental properties (primarily those listed on VRBO, but we will consider others). We also accept suggested itineraries and other destination-specific articles.
• Contact for Pitching:  Kristi at [email protected].

57. Book Cottages

• Year Site Launched: 2004 | Domain Authority:  32
• Blog Niche:  Travel in Europe, particularly staying in vacation rental homes/condos/cottages
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Features on individual vacation rental properties and destination-based articles
• Contact for Pitching:  Kristi at [email protected]
• Check out t he Site  

58. Agra Jaipur Delhi Tours

• Year Site Launched: 2018  | Domain Authority: 
• Blog Niche:  Tour Operator
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Travel
• Pitching Guidelines: short content
• Contact for Pitching:  Dhara at [email protected]

59. Chillcampingwagon

• Year Site Launched: 2022 | Domain Authority: 
• Blog Niche:  lifestyle, camping, outdoor
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: lifestyle, camping, outdoor
• Contact for Pitching:  [email protected]

60. Mango Tree Travel

• Blog Niche:  Family travel to the Caribbean, focusing on hotel reviews, destination guides, and tips for travel with kids to tropical destinations.
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Caribbean hotel reviews by family travelers; guides to the best kid-friendly restaurants, activities, or hotels in a destination; family travel tips
• Pitching Guidelines: Please pitch 1+ topic with specific keywords to show that you can write an SEO-optimized post. We can work together to identify the right keyword; I will review an outline before you write your guest post. Guests posts much be at least 1500 words.
• Contact for Pitching:  Lee at [email protected]

61. Nomadica

• Blog Niche:  Sustainable Travel
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Green travel news, eco-friendly travel destinations, ethical tourism, digital nomadism
• Pitching Guidelines: The guest post should be relevant to our travel website and fit within our niche. Ensure that the article aligns with our website’s audience and provides value to them. The pitch should be concise and include a brief overview of the proposed topic, an outline of the article, and the author’s credentials. For full guidelines email Christine.
• Contact for Pitching:  Christine at [email protected]

62. The Travel Author

• Year Site Launched: 2020 | Domain Authority: 
• Blog Niche:  Budget Travel, Local tips and guides
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Things to do in X, Travel Guide to X, Budget places to eat in X, Tips and hints when visiting X
• Pitching Guidelines: See link in my blog under “write for me”
• Contact for Pitching:  pitch through the link on the website.

63. Two Guys Abroad

• Blog Niche:  Anything travel related that offers an insider/personal experience.
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: personal travel experiences and advise for readers
• Pitching Guidelines: 1500-2000 words, H1 & H2 headings, original content not published elsewhere, original images not published elsewhere.
• Contact for Pitching:  Donovan at [email protected]

64. Fad Findings

• Blog Niche:  Outdoors (focused on camping, hunting & fishing)
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Kindly ensure that the topic you choose is related to camping, hiking, hunting, or fishing. Additionally, your content should be well-researched with high search volume and easy to rank for. If it doesn’t fit this criterion, it should still significantly contribute to an existing topic to boost topical authority. We encourage informative, educational, and engaging content that provides value to our readers and aligns with the theme of our website.
• Offers do follow link: Yes- a link in the bio and another contextual link relevant to my niche.
• Pitching Guidelines: Pitch topics related to camping, hiking, hunting, or fishing that offer valuable insights or guides to our readers. Be Unique: Check our existing content to ensure your topic brings a fresh perspective. Email for full guidelines.
• Contact for Pitching:  Sayak at [email protected]

65. Organic Travel and Lifestyle

• Blog Niche:  Organic Travel
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Blogs about travel guide tours around the globe, show casing best places to stay, eat and explore

66. Organic Travel and Lifestyle

67. The Travel Shots

• Year Site Launched: 2021 | Domain Authority: 
• Blog Niche:  Travel tips
• Pitching Guidelines: 2000+ words
• Contact for Pitching:  Abhishek at [email protected]

68. Guidester Travel

• Year Site Launched: 2014 | Domain Authority: 
• Blog Niche:  European Travel
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: All travel and Europe related posts
• Contact for Pitching:  Jack at [email protected]

69. FlyOver Travel

• Year Site Launched: 2015 | Domain Authority: 
• Blog Niche:  Travel info and stories complimenting travel agencies
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Informative. We are just starting.
• Pitching Guidelines: Professional style. No spam or cheap deal type pitches
• Contact for Pitching:  Joe at [email protected]

70. The Travel Expert Network

• Year Site Launched: 2023 | Domain Authority: 
• Blog Niche:  All Inclusive Resorts
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers: Informational and Listicle Articles only
• Pitching Guidelines: We are looking to be a leading resource for all inclusive resorts globally. If you have articles that can enhance our mission, lets collaborate!
• Contact for Pitching:  Landyn at [email protected]

71. Views For Life

• Blog Niche:  Solo female travel, landscape, vibrant cultures, hidden-gems
• Contact for Pitching:  Umba at [email protected]

72. Rovology

• Year Site Launched: 2019  |  Domain Authority: 33
• Blog Niche:  Fascinating stories covering North and Central America and the Caribbean.
• Types of articles/content accepted from guest writers:  We are moving away from roundups and listicles, and rather looking for deeper heartfelt content that grabs the readers imagination and captures the feel of a place.  Your story must captivate the reader’s attention while providing them with knowledge and insight of a destination. Tell them something they didn’t know and share with them the insider tips and stories that will make their visit more meaningful.
• Offers do follow link:  Yes.
• Pitching Guidelines:   Read the Writers Guidelines
• Contact for Pitching:  Kristi at [email protected]

Note: I’m not directly affiliated with any of the blogs above, except 52 Perfect Days and Travel in Missouri  (which are my sites), but most are one’s I’m familiar with or that are in my circle of blogger friends. If you have any questions about any of these sites, please contact them directly.

How to Find More Travel Websites that accept Guest Posts

Want to dig deeper and find more sites for guest posting? Simply Google search terms to find guest blogging websites. Some of these keywords are used by many travel websites that have a writer’s guidelines page. Other keywords will help you find additional articles like this that have a list of travel websites that accept guest posts. Search guest posting site phrases such as:

• write for us travel blog
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• free guest posting sites
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• submit an article
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I truly hope this post about Blogs that Accept Guest Posts was helpful and you take the time to include guest posting as part of your blogging strategy.

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Online Hotel Management System

Why Understanding Travel Behavior Is Necessary For EVERY Hotel?

I’m a frequent traveler, and over time I’ve inculcated some travel habits, such as going on solo trips on hill stations, planning them a month in advance, booking a budget-friendly accommodation, and travelling light.

If you’ve a property at a beautiful destination and offer special tariffs for solo travelers, then marketing it to me is a good opportunity for you. 

You see, every guest, whether potential, frequent, or in-house, follows certain travel habits, and it’s necessary for hotels to identify them.

I know you would be having certain questions such as: What are travel habits? Is it really important to determine them? How to understand travel behavior?

Let me give answers to all your questions in this blog.

Table of Content

What are travel habits, why is it necessary to understand travel behavior, what are the most common travel habits, how to understand travel behavior.

• Check every guest’s booking history
• Analyse orders during previous stay
• Understand their reviews and feedback
• Use survey forms
• Keep yourself updated with trends
• Connect with travel agents for insights
• Don’t forget OTA Managers

Travel habits, also known as travel behaviour, can be simply defined as common traits that guests follow while traveling to any destination. It could be booking patterns, requested amenities or services, reasons and frequency of travelling, or any other factor that can help you in understanding your guests better.

Not only this, there are several other reasons why you should be investing time in understanding travel behavior, let’s take a look at them.

One of the prime reasons for understanding travel behavior is to know what travelers are seeking around the world. You can even learn some of them from your frequent guests.

Apart from that, it can help you serve your guests more efficiently, as you would be aware of their requirements and expectations from a hotel. This will give you an edge over your competitors and facilitate major guest retention.

Another important reason for identifying travel behavior is effective target marketing. What’s that?

Well, you may be aware of marketing as per guest segment , this is somewhat similar to that. However, this is more of an individual approach, where you target a specific person at a time. If done right, it can benefit you in the long run.

The traveler community has evolved over time; so have their travel habits. For instance, before the internet era, people used to plan their journeys 3 months prior.

Moreover, finding a hotel for staying in was either through travel agents, tourism magazines, or referrals from friends and family. I still remember, whenever I traveled with my parents, we used to roam around for hours searching for a perfect place to stay.

As I said, things change with time. Nowadays, people are inclined towards spontaneous travel plans. This has led hotels to promote last-minute bookings amongst such guests.

Before you start understanding travel behavior, let me give you a list of some of the common ones to make your work easier.

• Budget and solo traveling
• Exploring off-beat destinations
• Light traveling
• Visiting local attractions
• Learning and trying regional cuisines
• Opting for free breakfast
• Look for hotels with Wi-Fi
• Search for sustainable staying options

Whilst these are some general traits that can help you, there are some guests’ travel habits that can be a reason for your loss:

• Improper reviews to cash out some extra benefit from hotels
• Stealing from hotel
• Creating unnecessary ruckus

Some of these would’ve been observed by you as well. You can find and list them using the strategies I have mentioned ahead. 

Without further ado, let’s get straight to addressing the core part of the blog – understanding travel behavior of guests.

1. Check every guest’s booking history

To begin with, analyse your booking history. It’ll help you in identifying which guests have: 

• Often opted for last-minute bookings;
• Stayed mostly on weekends or a fortnight only;
• Travelled during season;
• Booked room with the lowest tariff;
• Selected room with CP plan;
• Made booking from the website and OTAs;
• Whether travelled solo or with a group.

Based on such details you can create certain customised packages for your guests and promote them accordingly. Moreover, a personalised package adhering to a particular guest’s preferences is definitely a successful strategy to win them.

2. Analyse orders during previous stay

Another important aspect that needs to be considered in analysing is, food habits. People are now becoming more health conscious and fitness enthusiasts. 

In fact, these days, many GenZ and millennials’ travel habits include opting for healthy food whenever they stay in a hotel. In addition to this, most of them are adopting the “Go Vegan” trend.

So, when you are analysing your guests’ profiles, check for their previous orders. Also, don’t forget to see if they have made any particular requests or recommendations which can be implemented at your property.

3. Understand their reviews and feedback

Reviews and feedback are a vital component of a hotel’s online reputation. But did you know, they can be used for understanding travel behavior?

Yes, indeed, they can be. Let’s take this review for an instance.

If you see, the guest (Mr Juan) is quite satisfied with the cleanliness of the hotel. However, if you read further, he opted for CP plan, but didn’t find the breakfast upto his expectations.

Now, when you market your property to him, you can emphasise on the breakfast part. Moreover, you can offer a complimentary one for this previous experience.

Similarly, you need to analyse your hotel’s reviews from multiple OTAs to understand travel behavior of your guests. Investing in a reputation management software would ease out this task for you and save your efforts as well.

Also, go for compset analysis. All you need to do is see what your guests have to say about your competitors.

Their most criticised factors could prove to be the best weapon in your arsenal while target marketing.

4. Use survey forms

I’m sure you’d be urging your guests to share their review on the online booking platforms. But it’s uncertain that they would do it or not.

So, why not collect their feedback at the property itself. No, not on those platforms, but internally, for further analysis.

I used to do this during my internship. Every time a guest would come to the reception for checking out, we had a protocol to give guests a survey form. It would have simple MCQs regarding experience they had at the property and what can be done to make it better.

Next day our manager would analyse them, and brief us during meetings on what steps can be taken to enhance that guest’s experience during the next visit.

And guess what, it worked. We identified a travel habit of one of our frequent guests. He always booked a room for single pax and opted for one with a balcony to smoke up. 

Eventually, next time he visited us, we offered him a perfect room without even him asking for it. Results? Happy guest, improved brand loyalty, and better guest satisfaction.

So, consider this example and use this step for understanding the travel behavior of your guests.

5. Keep yourself updated with trends

The points I’ve mentioned above are mainly useful for understanding the traits of your hotel’s guests. Let me tell you how you can understand the travel behavior of tourists across the world.

I always say, “Either be the trend, or follow it”. In this digital era, being in trend is the next big thing.

The best way to find out about them is by bringing social media to your aid. All you need to do is just follow hashtags and accounts that are relatable to your business, such as:

• #hoteltrend
• #trendinghotels
• #hotelguests
• #traveltrend
• #travelcommunity
• #hospitalitytrends

Once you start following them, you’ll get the posts pertaining to them in your feed. You can see why guests are recommending other hotels, what kind of services those properties offer, and try to implement them at your property. 

For example, many guests have a habit of posting pictures of the view from their hotel’s room on social media. If you have such USP at your property, it’s time to market it to such travelers.

Another way is staying in touch with bloggers. You can bookmark some of the famous hospitality and tourism blogs websites to stay updated with travel trends and deploy the feasible ones at your hotel.

6. Connect with travel agents for insights

Travel agents have been a crucial part of the hospitality industry for a long time. From getting hotels booked over multiple calls to handling reservations with mere clicks, they’ve seen an evolution in guests’ travel habits over the period.

You should connect with them and learn about what kind of bookings and hotels, travelers are looking for. Check if they have guests looking for a particular amenity or facility that you can cater to.

7. Don’t forget OTA Managers

Last but not least, OTAs. There’s no doubt that they generate a huge chunk of business for hotels, and over the last few years, their popularity amongst travelers has grown exponentially.

If you want to understand guests’ travel behavior across the world, OTA managers are one of the sources to learn about them. They are usually  in touch with major hotels and often analyse them to guide hoteliers on how they can increase bookings. 

It could be either by promoting most sought room meal plans, any specific room category, last-minute offers, or some other factor as per the market demand. Staying in touch with them will help you in understanding the ongoing travel traits which can be used for further benefits.

Analysing guest habits is one of the important steps which hoteliers generally tend to miss. This leaves them unaware of the expectations and demands of the guests from across the world.

If you are not doing it, it’s time to understand the travel behavior of your guests. Use the steps I’ve mentioned in this blog and get started.

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I distinctly recall a moment about a year ago. I was with friends in Denver’s Cherry Creek neighborhood, known for its upscale shopping, dining, and hotels. One of my friends was getting married in a couple of months and stopped by the store where he and his groomsmen got their tuxedos.

He was greeted by name and with a cold beer. Handshakes and hugs all around.

When we left, I asked my friend, “Do you know them?” He said, “Yeah, they’re helping me with my tux.”

Their entire relationship was forged on a transaction, a customer-brand interaction. But it was authentic. I’m not in the market for a tux, but if I were, that’d be my first stop.

How you greet your destination visitors — along with your succeeding interactions with them — make lasting impressions. It’s a low-cost investment you can make to improve the visitor experience and yield profound results.

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One study shows that more than half of shoppers will return to a destination because they’ve previously had “superior customer service.” Plus, in retail, that positive experience can help prevent shoplifting .

Keep reading if you’re looking for techniques and examples to greet visitors to your destination. We’ve compiled some of the greetings and follow-up questions you and associates should try when interacting with visitors.

Sales greeting techniques: why they’re important

Lack of acknowledgment from front-line staff is one of  visitors’ top three most significant complaints  about shopping — and it could be a contributing factor to why  one Salesforce report  found that only 32% visit stores because they enjoy the experience.

The greeting is customers' first impression of your brand, at least as it relates to that specific in-person experience. “A good customer greeting or even the absence of [one] is the first piece of the customer shopping environment,” says Stephen Ekstrom, Chief Strategist at The Tourism Academy | tourismacademy.org . “They can get a sense of your message through greetings.” That greeting should set the stage for the experience your visitor is about to have.

How do you greet visitors to your community?

Vary greeting techniques and specific verbiage instead of speaking from a script every time. “It displays brand authenticity,” he says. “When destinations train front-line workers to greet in various ways, it allows not just the destination, but also the tourism ambassador to share the breadth and depth of your destination's values.”

That’s not the only reason you should change it up. Ekstrom points out that this demonstrates authenticity, an awareness of what’s happening in the destination, and authority and presence on the visitor front line. That presence is crucial: Three-quarters of consumers place much importance on interacting with sales staff when needed, according to the Salesforce report cited before.

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Plus, it feels personal. Customers want to hear their greeting, and it becomes impersonal if everyone who walks in after them is greeted the same. “Greetings, let your guest know you’re there to provide a great visitor experience,” Ekstrom says.

“[Greetings are] also important in sales conversion and loss prevention,” Ekstrom says.

Customer greeting techniques to use in your destination

To help brainstorm ideas, Ekstrom buckets associate-visitor interactions into four categories:

Familiarity

Commonality, orientation.

Small talk is a great way to break the ice and establish a friendly, human connection with visitors. “Typically, small talk is for those visitors you don’t recognize,” Ekstrom says.

Small talk, greetings, and questions should invite two-way conversation. Avoid questions that can be answered with a yes or no — they can quickly lead to dead ends. Ekstrom points out that relationship-building hinges upon that back-and-forth.

“It’s not necessarily the first question that is the most important or the first greeting the associate gives,” he says. “It’s the one that follows up the more important response, particularly regarding this bucket.” Those follow-up questions should be natural progressions of your associates' conversations.

Examples of small talk questions you can use when engaging with visitors:

Are you enjoying your afternoon?

How’d you hear about us?

Did you watch the game last night? I stayed up to watch the end!

How’s your day going?

What are you up to the rest of the day?

Who are we shopping for today?

Customer greeting example: Small talk in action

If you’ve ever been to a Chick-fil-A, you know how great their staff is at small talk. Friendly smiles, upbeat energy, and lots of easy small talk make every experience positive. They interact with you while you wait for your order through light conversation. Once, they gave me nearly a dozen free salads because they were closing, and I needed to get rid of them. But it’s not just me who feels this way — they’ve consistently earned the top spot in their industry's American Customer Satisfaction Index .

Remember that experience I had with my friend at the tuxedo shop? That was under the category of what Ekstrom calls familiarity. “Familiarity is when you’ve seen a visitor before,” she says. You’ve already established an initial relationship with a visitor.

Now, it’s about nurturing that relationship. Demonstrate to your returning visitors more than just remembering them — show them you’re getting to know them.

You can use tech to your advantage. Many POS (point of sale) solutions like Vend have built-in customer management features that allow you to add notes and track previous purchases. You can reference these things when encountering a returning visitor and use the data you have to tailor their guest experience.

Salesforce also found that 64% of consumers want personalized offers from retail brands, while more than half will switch to another brand if you don’t integrate personalization into your communications.

“Regulars want to feel like they’re in a   community   and belong,” Ekstrom says. “I like to train my students to be friendly and personable, but not necessarily speak and communicate as they would with friends.” He says to keep it to one or two sentences, as anything that goes overboard can negatively affect the experience.

Examples to get started with your familiarity interactions:

What brings you in to see us again?

It’s great to see you again.

Welcome back! How’ve you been?

Did you have a good weekend?

Coming in for another ___ (insert their previous purchase)?

Customer greeting example: Familiarity in action

You can take a look at hair salons. Many stylists have loyal clientele; it’s one of their selling points when searching for a chair to rent in a salon. Consumers go to the same stylist for years. You share personal stories and information with your stylist; you develop a real relationship. They return to the salon because of the human interactions and the quality of service they receive from that particular stylist. When her stylist moved, My mother would drive 45 minutes to get her hair done. Treat your associates as your version of stylists who can create that authentic, human connection.

This is when your associates represent the people behind your brand and share a piece of themselves (and, thus, your brand) with customers. “Commonality establishes a relationship through something happening in common,” Ekstrom says.

Establishing commonalities with customers through your community members gives visitors something to connect with. A shared value, perception, or even voice can make your destination relatable and instill trust.

Examples of questions and statements to say to visitors during that first greeting  

I like your ___ (shoes, scarf, coat, hairstyle, lipstick, etc.)

Wow, how are you navigating town?

How are you enjoying the great weather we have here?

Have you gotten outside to enjoy the fall colors yet?

Have you been around the corner to store X? It’s one of my favorites. (Follow up with What do you like about that store?)

Ekstrom's tips on commonality:

1. Be specific : Rather than asking, ‘How about this weather?’ try something like, ‘Did you get outside to enjoy the warm weather we’ve been having?’ “You can show true engagement,” says Ekstrom of specificity.

2. Be personal: You're encouraged to share a bit about yourself through the lens of your destination. “Personal testimonials are important when establishing commonality,” Ekstrom says. “And they need to be true and helpful.”

3. Be authentic: Visitors can sniff out insincerity in an instant. Ambassador-visitor interactions should be faithful to both the brand and our people.

4. Be positive:   Every interaction should be positive. Ekstrom gives an example: rather than saying, ‘When will it stop raining? we can't do anything!’ opt for ‘You’re more than welcome to stay here as long as you need to stay dry.’ “That’s a good way to take commonality, which sometimes tends towards discomfort or inconvenience, and put a positive spin on it,” she points out.

Customer greeting example: Commonality in action

I was shopping for a new snowboard at my local  Christy Sports Ski and Snowboard shop. I hadn’t bought a new one in longer than I’d like to admit, so I didn’t know much about the latest products available. The associate helping me out was a snowboarder himself, and he gave me an objective overview of the different kinds of boards available. Then, he gave me his opinion through his own snowboarding experiences. I immediately trusted him because we established something in common and I knew he was speaking authentically through his own experiences. I bought a snowboard from him that same day, even though I had initially planned to shop around.

Orientation is welcoming and familiarizing visitors to the space in your town. These interactions direct visitors to what they need and help them feel comfortable while exploring.

Sometimes, visitors will tell you exactly what they’re looking for. In that case, orientation is more straightforward: Guide those individuals to get exactly where they want to go. You could also offer helpful information they might not have thought of.

For example, if someone’s looking for running shoes in your sports apparel shop, you could also point out that the running socks are buy-one-get-one and available on your way to the shoe section. Then, mention your favorite running trails nearby.

Examples of orientation responses for the “I’m just looking” visitor:

I like to start in this area and work my way around.

Take your time to look around. Some people stay here for a lifetime just exploring.

After that initial engagement, check in with that customer with things like:

Would you like a guided tour?

Can I offer any recommendations?

How about I start a fitting room for you while you continue looking around?

Would you like me to hold your cup of coffee at the counter so you can explore the museum?

Are you finding what you thought you would?

Customer greeting example: Orientation in action

Every time I walk into REI, I am greeted by a sales associate. They often stand by the front doors to greet and say goodbye to customers. Whenever a customer walks in, they inquire about what the customer needs to do or which type of product they’re looking for. The associate then tells them exactly where they need to go and even communicates with the rest of the floor to send a staff member if the customer needs help. It’s a great way to welcome customers to the store and help them find what they need in an ample space.

During notable shopping seasons (e.g., back to school, Mother’s Day, the winter holidays, etc.), having a seasonal greeting in your backpack is helpful. Depending on the occasion, you can choose to weave in the following phrases or statements into your visitor greetings:

Happy holidays!

Visiting or shopping for someone special?

Are you here for the festival this weekend?

Non-verbal best practices for greeting visitors

The best greetings aren’t just about what you say. Several non-verbal factors can influence how well your greeting will be received. Consider the following.

Look the part

You and your fellow ambassadors (volunteers) must be presentable when facing visitors. The more likable your appearance is, the higher the chances visitors would respond favorably to your greeting.

The right look depends on your setting. Someone working at a shop that sells beach attire clothes would dress differently than someone at a four or five-star hotel. Regardless of your dress code, see that you’re wearing clean and pressed clothing. If makeup is required, ensure that your face and hair are touched periodically throughout the day to keep your best foot forward.

Please make sure to time your greeting correctly.

The timing of your greeting will affect how your spiel will land. In most cases, it’s best to wait about 15 to 30 seconds after someone has walked in before you greet them. This gives them enough time to get their bearings and adjust to your environment. Welcoming them too soon could overwhelm visitors, so wait before approaching them.

Please be careful with your body language.

Your body language should feel open and welcoming. Keep your arms at your sides (rather than crossing them) and maintain healthy eye contact. Keep an appropriate distance between yourself and shoppers to avoid invading their personal space.

Continuing the interactions

In addition to the tips above, Ekstrom reiterates the importance of keeping the conversation going but being mindful of visitor preferences. “I like to take the cue from the visitor,” she says. “Typically, locals are very attuned to what’s happening in the neighborhood and the vibe.”

It comes down to your intuition and noting social cues. “If it feels like you’re asking too much, you’re asking too much. If you feel like it’s been a long time since you checked in, you’ve waited a long time to check in.”

How can you “read” your visitors? Consider:

Body language

Verbal cues

Eye contact

Remember that every person, and thus every visitor, is different. “More than [one interaction] for someone who’s very introverted might be too much,” Ekstrom notes. "If a visitor feels like they’ve been authentically and genuinely engaged, you can take their cue for back and forth conversation.”

Train your employees

Ekstrom nods that the best tourism ambassadors are inherently good at interpersonal communications. There are some characteristics that you can’t teach. “A true community advocate associate likes to engage,” he says.

However, you can teach colleagues visitor greeting techniques to enhance their skills and provide a destination-authentic visitor experience. “We need to trust that they can be empowered with the destination knowledge and the brand values to make that engagement genuine,” says Ekstrom.  

Retail Dive reports that almost one-third of front-line employees don’t receive formal training, including sales greeting techniques. However, retail staff training is an area that would benefit from more attention, especially about employing these in-destination tactics. For example, the Salesforce report found that 44% of consumers usually know more about products than associates.

“It’s quite a catch-22 in that the more that we train people to be genuine, it almost becomes more disingenuine,” Ekstrom points out. “When we’re pressuring people to be authentic, it comes across as inauthentic.”

But practical ambassador training is easier said than done. Retail Dive also reports that 35% of retail employees found their training “very effective,” and only 31% felt “extremely engaged” after their workout.

Ekstrom has found one effective training technique: role-playing. “I think that destinations and their front-line partners like hotels, restaurants, attractions, and local shops are best served with experience-based training,” he says. “No one likes to role-play training activities, but that makes them effective and efficient because it highlights confusion, misalignment, and discomfort.” It puts your people on the spot and replicates the real-life experience.

Ekstrom suggests that you switch it up: role play with extroverted, introverted, suspicious, and even rude visitors to help your people build the collective skill set and learn which responses are brand-appropriate.

Ekstrom points to a local Seattle ice cream shop, Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream, as a brand that has effectively trained associates — Scoopers — to ask the right questions and make every customer experience positive. There’s almost always a line out the door. “I always feel genuinely greeted, even though the interactions are quick,” he describes. “[The Scoopers are] so friendly and have fantastic personable personalities. Even though the engagement is quick, I never feel like I’m being rushed.” Customers can taste as many ice cream flavors as they like, and there are visuals to keep you occupied during the wait. “By the time I get to an associate, I don’t feel frustrated and like I waited forever. I’m quite excited,” he says. “That quick but genuine engagement is a great way to cap my experience with the store.”

Employing effective sales greeting techniques

One straightforward way to effectively greet and interact with visitors is to put yourself in their shoes. How would you like to be helped? Authentic, genuine interactions will almost always win over sales practices.

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Introduction

Exploring the Allure of Guest Houses

Nestled in the heart of the travel industry, guest houses offer a unique and intimate accommodation experience for travelers seeking a home away from home. Unlike traditional hotels, guest houses provide a personalized touch, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere that resonates with visitors. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the essence of guest houses, uncovering their rich history, unique characteristics, and the myriad of benefits they offer to discerning travelers.

Guest houses have long been cherished for their ability to offer a more personalized and authentic lodging experience. Whether nestled in bustling urban centers or tucked away in serene countryside settings, these accommodations exude a charm that sets them apart from conventional hotels. As we embark on this exploration, we will unravel the defining features of guest houses, shedding light on the diverse array of services and amenities they provide to cater to the needs of their guests. Additionally, we will delve into the historical roots of guest houses, tracing their evolution from humble beginnings to their modern-day prominence in the hospitality industry.

Join us on a captivating journey as we uncover the allure of guest houses, discovering the unique blend of comfort, character, and hospitality that makes them a beloved choice for travelers seeking a truly immersive and memorable stay.

History of Guest Houses

Tracing the Roots of Hospitality

The concept of guest houses dates back centuries, with their origins deeply intertwined with the rich tapestry of hospitality and travel. Historically, guest houses emerged as humble abodes that welcomed weary travelers, offering them respite and nourishment along their arduous journeys. In ancient civilizations, such as the Roman Empire and the Silk Road trading routes, guest houses, or their equivalent, played a pivotal role in facilitating commerce and cultural exchange.

Throughout history, the provision of lodging for travelers has been a cornerstone of hospitality, symbolizing the fundamental human need for shelter and camaraderie. In medieval Europe, monasteries and inns provided a form of guest house accommodation, catering to pilgrims, merchants, and other wayfarers. These establishments not only offered a place to rest and replenish supplies but also fostered a sense of community and shared experiences among diverse travelers.

As the world witnessed the rise of modern tourism, guest houses evolved to cater to the changing needs and preferences of travelers. The 20th century saw a proliferation of guest houses in popular tourist destinations, offering a more intimate and personalized alternative to conventional hotels. This shift reflected a growing desire among travelers to immerse themselves in the local culture and forge genuine connections with their hosts and fellow guests.

Today, the legacy of guest houses endures, embodying the spirit of genuine hospitality and a deep-rooted commitment to creating memorable experiences for visitors. While contemporary guest houses boast modern amenities and comforts, they remain grounded in the timeless tradition of extending a warm welcome to guests, fostering a sense of belonging, and providing a glimpse into the heart and soul of the destinations they inhabit.

Characteristics of a Guest House

Embracing the Essence of Personalized Hospitality

Guest houses are distinguished by a myriad of characteristics that set them apart as a unique and appealing accommodation option for travelers. At the heart of their allure lies the emphasis on personalized hospitality, creating a welcoming ambiance that fosters genuine connections and memorable experiences.

• Intimate Atmosphere: Unlike large-scale hotels, guest houses typically offer a more intimate setting, often featuring a limited number of rooms. This creates a cozy and communal environment, allowing guests to interact with hosts and fellow travelers, fostering a sense of camaraderie and shared experiences.
• Local Charm: Guest houses often reflect the distinctive character and culture of their surroundings, incorporating local architectural elements, decor, and culinary offerings. This authentic ambiance provides guests with a deeper immersion into the destination, offering a genuine taste of the locale’s traditions and lifestyle.
• Personalized Service: Hosts of guest houses are renowned for their attentive and personalized approach to guest care. From offering insider tips on local attractions to accommodating individual preferences, the dedicated hosts go the extra mile to ensure that each guest’s stay is tailored to their unique needs and desires.
• Homely Comforts: Guest houses often exude a homely ambiance, with thoughtfully decorated rooms, cozy common areas, and inviting outdoor spaces. This creates a sense of comfort and relaxation, allowing guests to unwind and feel truly at home during their stay.
• Culinary Delights: Many guest houses pride themselves on serving homemade or locally sourced meals, showcasing the flavors and culinary traditions of the region. This culinary experience adds an extra layer of authenticity and warmth to the guest house stay, inviting guests to savor the essence of the destination through its gastronomic offerings.

These defining characteristics collectively contribute to the enduring appeal of guest houses, offering a refreshing departure from the standardized atmosphere of traditional hotels and opening doors to enriching encounters and cherished memories for travelers.

Types of Guest Houses

Diverse Offerings for Every Traveler

Guest houses come in a variety of forms, each catering to different preferences, travel styles, and cultural experiences. Whether nestled in bustling urban neighborhoods, perched along scenic coastlines, or ensconced in tranquil countryside settings, these accommodations offer a diverse tapestry of options for discerning travelers seeking a personalized and immersive stay.

• Urban Guest Houses: Situated in vibrant city centers, urban guest houses provide a convenient and authentic base for exploring the bustling streets, cultural landmarks, and vibrant nightlife of metropolitan destinations. These guest houses often reflect the dynamic energy of the city, offering stylish accommodations and easy access to a myriad of urban attractions and activities.
• Coastal Retreats: For travelers seeking a tranquil escape by the sea, coastal guest houses offer a serene and rejuvenating haven. With stunning ocean views, beach access, and a focus on relaxation, these guest houses provide a refreshing coastal getaway, allowing guests to unwind amidst the soothing sounds of the waves and the invigorating sea breeze.
• Countryside Hideaways: Nestled amid picturesque landscapes and bucolic charm, countryside guest houses beckon nature enthusiasts and those yearning for a peaceful rural escape. These idyllic retreats offer a harmonious blend of natural beauty, outdoor activities, and a slower pace of life, inviting guests to reconnect with nature and savor the tranquility of the countryside.
• Historic Residences: Some guest houses are housed within historic buildings, such as stately manors, heritage homes, or restored landmarks. These accommodations offer a captivating journey into the past, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the rich history and architectural splendor of the property while enjoying modern comforts and attentive hospitality.
• Eco-Friendly Guest Houses: With a focus on sustainability and environmental consciousness, eco-friendly guest houses prioritize eco-friendly practices, energy-efficient amenities, and a commitment to minimizing their ecological footprint. These accommodations appeal to eco-conscious travelers seeking a responsible and eco-friendly stay without compromising on comfort and quality.

By offering a diverse array of guest house experiences, ranging from urban sophistication to rustic tranquility, these accommodations cater to the varied interests and inclinations of travelers, ensuring that every guest can find their ideal retreat within the welcoming embrace of a guest house.

Services and Amenities Offered

Enriching the Guest Experience

Guest houses are renowned for providing a thoughtful array of services and amenities designed to elevate the comfort, convenience, and overall satisfaction of their guests. From personalized concierge services to unique experiential offerings, these accommodations go above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of a guest’s stay is imbued with warmth and hospitality.

• Concierge Assistance: Guest houses often offer personalized concierge services, providing guests with insider recommendations, reservation assistance, and guidance on local attractions and activities. This tailored approach allows guests to curate their ideal itinerary and make the most of their stay.
• Customized Experiences: Many guest houses curate bespoke experiences for their guests, ranging from culinary workshops and cultural excursions to outdoor adventures and wellness retreats. These tailor-made experiences offer a deeper immersion into the destination, allowing guests to create lasting memories and forge meaningful connections.
• Complimentary Breakfast: A hallmark of hospitality, guest houses often include a hearty and locally-inspired breakfast as part of the stay, providing a flavorful start to the day and an opportunity for guests to savor the culinary delights of the region.
• Cozy Common Areas: Guest houses frequently feature inviting common areas, such as lounges, gardens, or communal kitchens, where guests can unwind, socialize, and connect with fellow travelers in a relaxed and convivial setting.
• Guided Tours and Activities: In collaboration with local experts and guides, guest houses may offer guided tours and immersive activities that showcase the cultural, historical, and natural wonders of the surrounding area, allowing guests to delve into the essence of the destination.
• Wellness Facilities: Some guest houses provide wellness amenities, such as yoga studios, spa treatments, or outdoor fitness activities, catering to guests seeking rejuvenation and holistic well-being during their stay.
• Wi-Fi and Connectivity: Recognizing the importance of staying connected, guest houses offer reliable Wi-Fi access, ensuring that guests can easily communicate, work, and share their travel experiences with friends and family.

By offering a blend of personalized services, enriching experiences, and essential amenities, guest houses strive to create a nurturing and immersive environment that transcends the traditional concept of lodging, leaving a lasting impression on each guest who crosses their threshold.

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An Authentic and Enriching Lodging Experience

Choosing to stay in a guest house offers a multitude of compelling benefits that resonate with travelers seeking a more personalized, immersive, and culturally enriching accommodation experience. From fostering meaningful connections to providing a genuine taste of local hospitality, guest houses stand out as a cherished choice for those yearning for a deeper and more authentic travel experience.

• Personalized Hospitality: Guest houses are renowned for their personalized approach to guest care, with hosts often going above and beyond to cater to the individual needs and preferences of their guests. This attentive and tailored service creates a sense of warmth and familiarity, fostering genuine connections and a feeling of being truly welcomed and valued.
• Cultural Immersion: By reflecting the unique character and traditions of their locale, guest houses offer an immersive gateway into the local culture, providing guests with an authentic and enriching perspective of their destination. From culinary experiences to guided excursions, guests have the opportunity to delve into the essence of the region and forge meaningful connections with its people and heritage.
• Community and Camaraderie: The intimate setting of guest houses cultivates a sense of community and camaraderie among guests, fostering interactions and shared experiences that often lead to lasting friendships and cherished memories. Whether gathered around a communal dining table or exchanging stories in a cozy common area, guests have the opportunity to connect with like-minded travelers from diverse backgrounds.
• Authentic Ambiance: Guest houses exude a genuine and homely ambiance, offering a departure from the standardized environment of traditional hotels. The warmth of personalized decor, locally inspired touches, and a welcoming atmosphere creates a sense of comfort and belonging, allowing guests to feel at home in their temporary abode.
• Unique Experiences: From curated activities and culinary delights to insider recommendations, guest houses offer a plethora of unique experiences that enrich the travel journey, allowing guests to create lasting memories and gain a deeper understanding of the destination’s nuances and hidden gems.
• Fostering Sustainability: Many guest houses prioritize sustainable practices, supporting local communities and minimizing their environmental impact. By choosing to stay in a guest house, travelers can contribute to responsible tourism and support the preservation of the destination’s cultural and natural heritage.

Embracing the myriad benefits of staying in a guest house transcends the conventional concept of lodging, offering a pathway to meaningful connections, cultural discovery, and cherished moments that linger in the hearts of travelers long after their journey has concluded.

Embracing the Heartfelt Hospitality of Guest Houses

As we conclude our exploration of guest houses, it becomes evident that these intimate and welcoming accommodations hold a timeless allure that resonates deeply with travelers seeking a more authentic and enriching lodging experience. From their humble origins rooted in the traditions of hospitality to their modern-day embodiment of personalized care and cultural immersion, guest houses continue to captivate the hearts and minds of those who seek a deeper connection with the places they visit.

At the core of the guest house experience lies the unwavering commitment to fostering genuine connections, nurturing a sense of community, and providing a nurturing sanctuary where travelers can feel embraced by the warmth of personalized hospitality. Whether nestled in bustling urban neighborhoods, perched along scenic coastlines, or ensconced in tranquil countryside settings, guest houses beckon with their diverse offerings and a promise of cherished memories waiting to be made.

By choosing to stay in a guest house, travelers open the door to a world of enriching encounters, cultural discoveries, and heartfelt moments that transcend the boundaries of traditional lodging. From savoring locally inspired meals to forging friendships with fellow guests, each aspect of the guest house experience weaves together to create a tapestry of memories that linger long after the journey has concluded.

As we bid farewell to this exploration, let us carry with us the enduring spirit of guest houses – a spirit that celebrates the beauty of personalized care, the warmth of genuine connections, and the transformative power of authentic hospitality. Whether embarking on future travels or seeking a moment of inspiration, may the essence of guest houses continue to beckon, inviting us to embrace the heartfelt hospitality that defines these cherished havens around the world.

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The relationship between host and guest lies at the heart of tourism. It also forms part of the title of one of the founding volumes in tourism studies, Smith’s ( 1977 , revised in 2001 ) edited Hosts and Guests : The Anthropology of Tourism , the overall theme of which is the relationship between hosts and guests in tourist destinations. While the original version treated host/guest relations as the primary issue in anthropological studies of tourism, the revised edition gives more space to the complex global and local political economies of tourism within which these relationships are embedded.

The etiology of host and guest

Before going further, it is necessary to consider aspects of the etiology of the two terms together with the web of interlocking and overlapping meanings, contexts, and connotations that surround them.

O’Gorman observes that the “hypothetical proto-Indo-European root ghos - ti ” means “stranger, guest, host: someone with whom one has reciprocal duties of hospitality” ( 2007...

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Distinguishing Guests from Visitors

Key Difference – Guest vs Visitor

The nouns guest and visitor both describe people who visit our houses, but they have some differences in meaning. For example, guest can be synonymous with a customer of a hotel, while visitor can be synonymous with a tourist. These nuances in meanings are the key difference between guest and visitor.

What Does Guest Mean?

The noun guest can have several meanings depending on the context. Guest can refer to: – Someone who is invited to visit or stay in someone’s home – Someone who is invited to a place or an event as a special honor – A customer at a hotel, restaurant, etc.

What Does Visitor Mean?

A visitor is someone who visits a person or place. The noun is formed from the verb ‘to visit’. Visitors can either visit a house or people in the house, or a geographical location or a country. Sometimes the noun visitor can be used synonymously with tourist. In some cases, the noun visitor can replace the noun guest when referring to a person who is invited to visit or stay in someone’s home. However, visitors cannot be used to refer to customers at a hotel or invitees at an event.

What is the difference between Guest and Visitor?

Meaning: – Guest can refer to a person who is invited to visit or stay in someone’s home, a customer at a hotel or restaurant, or a person who is invited to an event as a special honor. – Visitor refers to a person visiting someone or somewhere, especially socially or as a tourist.

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Mana is a last Indian village from the border of India and Tibet / China in the Himalayas. It is located in the district...

Mori is a quaint little hamlet located on the banks of Tons River. Being a vital part of the Tons valley, Mori has ...

Located at a distance of 35 kms from Dehradun, Mussoorie is a wonderful hill station in Uttarakhand situated at a h...

If you visit Pauri for once, you'll probably be captivated by its virgin beauty. The mornings are clad in the r...

Rajaji National Park

The famed Rajaji Tiger Reserve is both a national park and a tiger reserve. It is famous as an elephant habitat as there...

The word Rishikesh literally suggests the "locks or hairs of a sage". The city is famously known as the 'G...

Rudranath is the highly revered temple of Lord Shiva is peacefully adorned in the Garhwal Himalayas. It is the fourth te...

Rudraprayag is a town and a municipality in Rudraprayag district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Rudraprayag is one ...

Shri Hemkunt Sahib

Hemkund Sahib is the highest Gurudwara of the Sikhs, located at an altitude of 4329 mts in the Chamoli district of ...

The most important tourist attraction of Tehri is the Tehri Dam, one of the world's largest hydroelectric proje...

Tungnath peacefully adorned on the Chandranath Parvat is the highest Shiva temple in the world and the highest Panch Ked...

Ukhimath is also written as Okhimath sometimes. Ukhimath is the home of Lord Kedarnath and Madhyamaheshwar during winter...

Uttarkashi that literally suggests "Kashi of the North" is also nicknamed as "Somya Kashi" ...

Valley of Flowers

Valley of Flowers National Park is an Indian national park located in West Himalaya, in the state of Uttarakhand an...

The source of River Yamuna, Yamunotri is also one of the four sites of Char Dham pilgrimage. Yamunotri is located a...

Amazing Adventures Waiting For You

Uttarakhand offers several thrillling activities to keep the adventure enthusiasts busy

• Nature Camp

1 Night Rafting Camp

1 Night halt at rafting camp, 1 day all Veg. Meals, 1 strech Rafting 12 Kms.

1 Night halt at rafting camp, 2 day all Veg. Meals, 2 strech Rafting 20-24 Kms.

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1 Night Halt at TRH. 1 Day Full Meal (Veg/ Non veg) 1 Stretch Rafting 12 Km. (DLX)

1 Night Halt at TRH. 1 Day Full Meal (Veg/Non veg) 2 Stretch Rafting 24 Km. (DLX)

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2 Night Halt TRH 2 Day Full meal (Veg/Non veg) 2 Stretch Rafting 24 Km. (DLX)

2 Night Rafting Camp

2 Night halt at rafting camp, 2 day all Veg. Meals, 1 strech Rafting 12 Kms.

3 Days 2 Night Rafting Camp

3 Days & 2 Night 1st Day Reporting at Camp & Night Halt, 2nd Day Kaudiyala to Byasghat trekking 15 Kms.

4 Day 3 Night Rafting Camp

4 Day & 3 Night, 1 st day reporting at camp & Night Halt. 2nd day Kaudiyala to Byasghat trekking 15 Km.

Chopta - Triyuginarayan Trek

Rishikesh- Tilwara - Devriyatal - Chopta- Triyuginarayan- Rishikesh

Chopta - Tungnath - Chandrshila Trek

Rishikesh – Devriyatal – Chopta – Chandrshila – Rishikesh

Dayara Bugyal Trek

Rishikesh – Raithal- Dayara Bugyal- Bakriyataop- Barsu- Rishikesh

Dodital - Hanumanchatti - Yamunotri Trek

Rishikesh- Jakholi- Tilwara- Triyuginarayan- Rishikesh

Dronagiri Trek

Rishikesh – Joshimath – Ruing – Dronagiri – Lower Bagni – Upper Bagni – Dronagiri Village – Jumma - Joshimath – Rishikesh.

Gangotri - Bhojwasa - Gaumukh - Tapovan Trek

Rishikesh – Gangotri – Bhojwasa – Gaumukh – Tapovan trek

Gulabikantha Trek

Rishikesh- Hanumanchatti- Seema thatch- Gulabikantha- Hunamanchatti- Yamunotri- Hanumanchatti- Rishikesh

Har Ki Doon Trek

Rishikesh - sankri - Taluka - Osla - har-ki-doon & Back Rishikesh

Kalindikhal Trek

Gangotri – Bhojwasa – Nandanvan – Vasukital – khara Patthar – Kalindi Base – Rajparav – Ghastoli – Badrinath

Kuari Pass Trek

Rishikesh – Ghat/Salubagarh – Ghuni – Semkharak – Pana – Dhakwani – Kuari Pass – Khulara/Tali – Auli – Rishikesh

Mayali Pass Trek

Ghuttu – Reeh- Gangi- Bhelbagi- Chwoki- Khatling- Masar tal- Vasukital Kedarnath(5097M)

Panwali Kantha Trek

Uttarkashi- Lata-Budhakedar-Ghuttu-Panwalikantha-Triyuginarayan-Gaurikund-Kedarnath

Rishikesh - Panchkedar Trek

Roopkund Trek

Rishikesh-Mundoli-Wan-Bedni bugiyal- Bhagubasa- Roopkund & Back

Swargarohini Satopanth Trek

Rishikesh – Joshimath – Badrinath – Chamtoli Bugyal – Chakratirth – Satopanth lake – Chamtoli Bugyal – Badrinath

Tilwara Jakholi Trek

Valley Of Flowers Trek

Rishikesh -Joshimath-Govind ghat-Ghanghariya- valley of Flowers-Hemkund-Badrinath- Rishikesh

Yamunotri Pass Trek

Rishikesh – Hanumanchatti – Yamunotri - Kyarkoti – Ruinsiara – Osla/ Seema – Har ki doon – Jaundhar Glacier – Seema – Sankri – Rishikesh

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George Everest - Star Gazing

3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS   PARK ESTATE (SIR George Everest, Mussoorie)

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The 6 Best Hotels in Bogotá

Most travelers only spend a day or two in Bogotá . It’s not considered a highlight of Colombia and usually gets overlooked by most travelers.

I think that’s a mistake.

I actually loved my time in Bogotá. The city hasn’t seen as much gringofication as other cities in the country, so it felt the most Colombian to me. I even ended up staying longer than intended because I liked it so much!

However, where you stay in the city (and the hotel you stay in) will greatly impact your trip. Not all parts of the city are safe, and not all hotels here are created equal.

To help you make the most of your visit, here’s my list of the best hotels in Bogotá:

1. Magdalena Guest House

The rooms are basic and minimally decorated yet cozy, with parquet floors and unique art on the walls. The bathrooms are where the rooms really shine though. I love the brightly colored tiled floors and walk-in showers. The water is always hot and has good pressure (not always the case in this neighborhood). There are free toiletries too, and the beds are really comfortable. All of the main things to do in Bogotá are within walking distance, so if you want to spend a lot of your time seeing the sights, stay here.

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2. HAB Hotel Bogotá

The spacious rooms have hardwood floors and huge windows that let in a lot of light (though I appreciate that there are blackout curtains for when you want to block it out). All rooms feature high-quality mattresses, a desk, minibar, flatscreen TV, and a safe. The sleek bathrooms are covered in stunning black tile and include complimentary luxury toiletries. It’s a calm oasis in one of the city’s coolest neighborhoods.

3. Casa Legado

I especially love all the perks here. There’s complimentary breakfast, bikes for guests’ use, a tranquil inner courtyard, and a tour desk to help you organize activities. I’d stay here if you’re a foodie looking for luxury, as this neighborhood has the highest concentration of fine-dining restaurants in the city. It’s also one of the safest districts.

4. Avani Royal Zona T Bogotá Hotel

There’s also a fitness center; a mouthwatering buffet breakfast with fresh fruit, bread, meats, and granola; and a very attentive staff who will ensure you have a comfortable stay. It’s also pet friendly and has free on-site parking. You really can’t beat the combination of amenities and location here.

5. Hotel 5 Elementos Apartasuites

The complimentary breakfast is great, and I especially like that they make eggs to order. There’s also a fitness center on-site, as well as a business center and a relaxing outdoor garden. It’s not a super central location, but it’s easy to get downtown and to the airport from here. Overall, it’s a great choice for families or groups who want more space.

6. Grand Hyatt Bogotá

The rooms and suites are bright and airy thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows. I love that every room has an epic view, either overlooking the Andes or the city itself. They boast a contemporary, minimal design, and include a desk, Nespresso coffee maker, minifridge, 50” flatscreen TV, and a safe. The bathrooms are huge, with double sinks, a marble bathtub, and a shower with excellent water pressure. The only downside to this hotel is that it’s a bit far out of the historic center (it’s located in the business district about a 20-minute Uber ride away). But if you want luxury, this is the hotel for you.

Bogotá is one of my favorite cities in Colombia. It’s worth taking the time to explore. And by staying in one of the hotels above, you’ll ensure you have a fun, safe, and affordable stay in Colombia’s vibrant capital city.

Book Your Trip to Colombia: Logistical Tips and Tricks

Book Your Flight Use Skyscanner to find a cheap flight. They are my favorite search engine because they search websites and airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is left unturned.

Book Your Accommodation You can book your hostel with Hostelworld as they have the biggest inventory and best deals. If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use Booking.com as they consistently return the cheapest rates for guesthouses and cheap hotels.

Don’t Forget Travel Insurance Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to use it many times in the past. My favorite companies that offer the best service and value are:

• Safety Wing (for everyone below 70)
• Insure My Trip (for those over 70)
• Medjet (for additional evacuation coverage)

Looking for the Best Companies to Save Money With? Check out my resource page for the best companies to use when you travel. I list all the ones I use to save money when I’m on the road. They will save you money when you travel too.

Want More Information on Colombia? Be sure to visit our robust destination guide on Colombia for even more planning tips!

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