How To Travel Safely In 2021, Amazing Cave Hotels, Luxurious Lake Cruising And More

Where—and How—to Travel in 2021

With 2020 finally in the books, the pent-up desire to travel is flying high. But where should you go—and how can you do it safely? Tom Marchant, cofounder of luxury travel operator Black Tomato, believes vacationers are looking for “long and slow” travel opportunities—spending more time at a location and traveling with purpose. Among the destinations recommended for 2021 are Vietnam, Egypt, Norway and Antarctica.

Lake Cruising Goes Luxe

The houseboat industry may not be what it once was, but thanks to Bravada Yachts, luxurious lake cruising is poised for a comeback. Bravada’s $2 million vessel Invictus is a 3,200-square-foot craft with five staterooms, two kitchens, a fire pit and many other amenities that make drifting away on Lake Powell a breeze.

The World’s Most Amazing Cave Hotels

For those who felt like crawling under a rock last year, why not emerge from your home—and check into a luxurious cave hotel? Turkey is home to many of the most beautiful cavernous properties, where they were first used by Crusaders seeking refuge. Today, some of the most spectacular cave hotels are in Italy, Israel, Spain and South Africa. And you’ll really dig these unusual digs.

Travel Wise

With so many canceled plans last year, having travel insurance is more important than ever. But is free travel insurance enough—or should you buy an additional policy? Here’s what you need to know.

The Top 10 Countries to Be a Digital Nomad

For those who learned to live and work remotely in 2020, the idea of becoming a digital nomad has great appeal. But how should you choose which nation (or nations) to visit in this year? A new survey of the best countries for digital nomads by Circle Loop takes into consideration such factors as cost of living, speed of internet connections and the Global Happiness Index.

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