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When it comes to dining, if décor and setting are as important as the menu and service, then feast your eyes on the most beautiful restaurants for 2024. Prix Versailles recently announced its annual list, featuring newly opened (or reopened) restaurants that look at least as good as their food tastes. From Paris to the Papagayo Peninsula, these 16 restaurants will go on to compete against the world’s most beautiful hotels, airports, museums and more in Prix Versailles’ three overall world titles, which will be announced in November.
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Cruise ships reported record passenger numbers in 2023, which is good news for the industry but not so much for passengers looking for an upgrade on a fully-booked voyage. In addition to more space, better views and perhaps a balcony, upgrades come with additional perks, including drinks packages and special dining opportunities. Here are some smart strategies for landing an upgrade on a cruise.
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With a lake the size of a small ocean, some of America’s most famous museums (including the 57-acre Museum Campus) and a skyline designed by the world’s finest architects, Chicago is a great city to visit for business or pleasure. The editors of Forbes Travel Guide recently named the 13 best hotels in Chicago with the Langham, the Peninsula and the Trump International Hotel & Tower earning Five-Star rankings for 2024.
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Travelers who only use a carry-on smugly look down on those of us who prefer to check luggage. After all, you don’t have to worry about the airline losing or damaging a suitcase, and there’s no waiting at the carousel once you land. But not checking a bag also comes with pitfalls. Here are five mistakes to avoid when only traveling with carry-on luggage.
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Before you consider living abroad, here’s a wise tip for finding a new home country—ask an expat. Luckily, the Expat Insider report has done most of the heavy lifting for you, ranking expats’ top countries to live in for 2024 based on more than 12,500 respondents from 174 countries or territories. The annual report factors in quality of life, ease of working abroad, personal finance and other factors. This year, Panama took the top spot for expats, with Mexico and Indonesia rounding out the top three.
