Since Fiji is a stopover on Fiji Airlines, you’ll find a lot of flight deals to the country. Many backpackers take advantage of that and a small backpacker community has emerged. That means cheap guesthouses, transportation, and activities, especially in the popular Yasawa Islands. There are more than 1,000 fjords in Norway, and many have dramatic side-arms where you get the best views. This is certainly the case with the Sognefjord, which is the longest in the country and known as the «king of the fjords». Jutting inland for more than 125 miles, it’s 4,291ft at its deepest point, and has seven amazing arms. It spans two national parks, Jotunheimen and Jostedalsbreen, and idyllic villages dot the banks. 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. I’d highly recommend making it out to some of the beautiful beaches, but just be mindful of the language barrier. Fun fact: Each year, travelers throw about $1.5 million worth of coins into the Trevi Fountain. The money is donated to Caritas, a Catholic nonprofit that supports charities focused on health, disaster relief, poverty and migration.

In general, traveling internationally is pricier than staying in the same country. However, in some cases, what you save on airfare when traveling close to home might get spent on fancier hotels and upscale restaurants. On the other hand, you will pay more for a ticket to Thailand, but the cost of travel there is less than close to home. There are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for holiday travel to Portugal. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms. Many people choose summer for their first trip to New York City but since it’s one of the best Christmas destinations in the USA, visiting the city during the holidays is also a good idea. For things to remain cheap, you just need to stick with the locals’ lifestyle. For instance, you can get a 3-course meal for less than $2 if you eat at a local restaurant. The same goes for transportation and accommodation if you take the local buses, and walk into local guesthouses instead of booking online. The tours to places like the Salt Flats can be exorbitant, but 100% worth it.

The test certificate must be issued by a laboratory located in the state from which the customer commences their journey and is listed on the list of laboratories approved by this State or a health organization internationally recognized. Previously, many readers have asked me why I did not include Batanes as one of the best places to go in the Philippines. The answer is simple: I haven’t been there yet. It’s still on my bucketlist! But due to popular demand, I am including Batanes now. So, comment below if you have a place in mind that you think should be included! I might have to add it to my bucketlist too. While traveling, I was able to learn a great deal about do’s and don’t’s, particularly relating to specific places. Notable highlights during this month are Japan with its beautiful cherry blossoms and The Netherlands with its colorful Tulips.

Ha Giang and Pu Luong both offer underrated landscapes largely free of crowds, while the charming colonial port city of Hai Phong has a similar vibe to Hanoi but with a much slower pace of life. Picking tea in Thai Nguyen, trekking in Moc Chau during spring bloom or tea-picking season, taking a boat out on Ba Be Lake and gazing up at the vertiginous rice terraces around Son La are just a few of the totally unique experiences you can have in Northern Vietnam. Simply text, email and share your Coco Link with your guests to pass along exclusive hotel deals and make $5 off every reservation through August 4th. Start your Golden Circle route by visiting Thingvellir National Park first. Thingvellir was the first parliament of Iceland (and the world’s first parliament as well) and the national park is also famous for being the meeting point of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. For something a little more staid (but not too sedate, mind you), get excited about the long-anticipated opening of the new Cheval Blanc in the heart of Paris, topping the famously shuttered Samaritaine department store complex, which will also imminently reopen with the discerning Asian traveler in mind. And speaking of retail, Bulgari’s taking a stab at high-style lodging, with a new property in the Triangle d’Or, where the Champs Elysees meets Avenue de Montagne. At its front, a giant, elegant golden statue of Lord Murugan stands, overseeing the area with a calm gaze.