24+ min ago (149+ words) Where:226 Seymour Street, Bathurst, NSW How much: From $1100 a room for a minimum two-night stay, including breakfast and afternoon tea. Seeing as we're road-tripping in the "spiritual home" of Australian motor racing, a visit to the National Motor Racing Museum would be appropriate. It's next door to the Mount Panorama Circuit which anyone can motor around, and we do, for bucket-list thrills at 60kmh. You'll drive a long way to find hospitality as warm and lively as Christine Le Fevre's. The writer was a guest of the hotel and Bathurst Regional Council Victorian-era poise endures in a city better known for its roar. Plus, three new Australian hikes to experience in 2026. Explore two bucket-list wine regions on this road trip in the US. This special encounter deftly balances conservation and tourism. The chocolate is famous for its rich pistachio-tahini filling....

30+ min ago (264+ words) The cultural performances embodied the rich cultural diversity and a celebration of the spirit of harmony of all the eight Northeastern states, extending from the majestic hills of Nagaland and Meghalaya to the beautiful valleys of Manipur and Mizoram, from the mighty Brahmaputra of Assam to the unique heritage of Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura and Sikkim. Day 7 of the Cultural Connect held at Unity Plaza in Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, on Sunday, was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton as the host and Kekhrielhoulie Yhome, Advisor, School Education, SCERT, as the co-host. The Day's highlights included Mizoram's Cheraw (Bamboo) Dance, known for its rhythmic use of bamboo staves, and Sarlamkai, a warrior dance symbolising victory. Nagaland's Lotha women presented Nzanta, a post-harvest thanksgiving dance, and Mungyanta, performed during the Tokhu Emong festival to celebrate the fruits of their labour. Sikkim's…...

51+ min ago (194+ words) Susmita Baral/Travel + Leisure Ilulissat, Greenland'known as the Iceberg Capital of the World'is now easier than ever to visit thanks to new air routes via Nuuk. Visitors can kayak among icebergs, hike along the UNESCO-listed Icefjord, or chase the Northern Lights under Arctic skies. With new hotels and acclaimed restaurants, this once-remote town is becoming Greenland's must-see destination. Tucked along the rugged western coast of Greenland, some 150 miles north of the Arctic Circle, lies the small town of Ilulissat, often called the "Iceberg Capital of the World." Now, thanks to expanding air access, this once-remote outpost is emerging as a must-visit destination. As for where to stay, the city options include Best Western Plus Hotel Ilulissat, HOTEL S'MA Ilulissat, and Hotel Arctic has aurora cabins with panoramic views of the Disko Bay. From Nuuk, domestic connections on Air Greenland make…...

53+ min ago (448+ words) If you tell an Argentine you're British, there's a fair chance you'll get some good-natured grief about a remote cluster of islands just 800 miles from Antarctica. But there's more to these stunning islands than the ten-week Falklands War of 1982. The Falkland Islands make a unique holiday for their natural wonder, picturesque cliff-tops and unmissable wildlife. You can even catch a glimpse of the penguins' colony at Gypsy Cove and see albatrosses, which are like enormous three-metre seagulls. Steph Parker, writing for the travel blog Big World Small Pockets, spent seven days there on a "week she'll never forget". For her, it being a "weird" place off the beaten track made island hopping there more appealing. "Where there's some barriers to travel, there's also usually fewer tourists and fewer crowds, and nothing excites me more than this," she said. She noticed…...

53+ min ago (1720+ words) READ MORE " These Disney World Hotels Get the Same Perks at a Fraction of the Price Disney confirmed that throughout 2026, guests staying at the Disney Resort hotels will get a free dining plan for kids (ages 3 to 9) when they purchase a dining plan as part of their package for the other members of their party (ages 10 and up). This is an extension of this offering already running this year. This can be combined with other select special offers, so guests can take advantage of other deals released in 2026. Disney has announced that the newly updated Audio-Animatronics figures of Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff at Frozen Ever After at EPCOT will debut in February of 2026. We don't yet have a closing date for the addition of these new Audio-Animatronics figures, but would expect this to be a quick closure to swap in…...

54+ min ago (462+ words) The singing started early on. The Holiday Express is back, with the 1912 train heading out multiple times every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until the end of the year. The trip trundles along the Springwater Corridor on a roughly 45-minute out-and-back trip that reverses at Sellwood Riverfront Park. On this day, in 50-degree weather, it included an open-air front car, hitched behind the engine's billowing smokestack. Megan Black, who was on the train Saturday with her husband Jason, their 3-year-old son and their 9-month-old daughter, loved being in the old passenger car, bedecked in strings of colored lights, and loved the sights outside along the way " including spotting a buck with two-prong antlers in a marsh along the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. But it was Santa and the other volunteers who really made the trip special, she said. "They're super-jolly and…...

54+ min ago (1163+ words) Olympic National Park is located in the state of Washington. And, just like so many other parts of the Pacific Northwest, the area offers visitors a lot of stunning scenery. The national park is so much more than hiking trails and massive trees though, since the beautiful and expansive area (the park takes up almost a million acres) has three different ecosystems tucked into it. They allow visitors to experience a rainforest, alpine forests, and coastal views during a single day. Curious how you can see all the stunning sights within the park? Keep reading as we break down the nine places you need to visit while you're there, including details from the National Park Service (NPS) about what makes these spots a must-see. The region has accessible restrooms and both the Hall of Mosses and the Spruce Nature Trail…...

1+ hour, 8+ min ago (1231+ words) Hampi's landscapes add to its atmosphere, blending natural beauty with centuries-old architecture. Travelers can cycle or hike between ruins without interruption, allowing for peaceful exploration. The town's relaxed pace and artistic culture make it ideal for extended stays. For history lovers seeking raw authenticity, Hampi is a paradise. While Tikal attracts global attention, the lesser-known Maya city of Yaxh" offers similar architecture and jungle ambiance with a fraction of the visitors. Its temples rise above the treetops, echoing the same grandeur but in complete tranquility. Wooden walkways lead to hidden plazas that fill with birdsong at sunrise. Exploring these ruins feels like stepping into a forgotten world. Visitors can climb the main pyramids and look out across a vast jungle dotted with lakes. Wildlife sightings are common, from monkeys to tropical birds. The peaceful environment adds emotional depth to the…...

1+ hour, 9+ min ago (389+ words) While the tree at Rockefeller Center in New York City is one of the most famous and breathtaking Christmas trees in the world, this year's spruce'stands only 75 feet tall'--'more than 10 feet shorter than the country's five tallest real Christmas trees in 2025.'These towering trees are all decked out for the season and have become popular holiday pilgrimage sites for visitors year after year. There was some drama this season: An ornament was reportedly stolen from the tree, according to'CBS News. But all is calm now; the hand-painted ornament " featuring a cat on a pi'ata " has since been returned. The full tree, with all its ornaments intact, was'lit during the official ceremony on December 2, 2025, kicking off the Sundance Square'December schedule, which is jam-packed with fun.'Santa is set to make several appearances, and on each weekend in December, there's a…...

1+ hour, 18+ min ago (265+ words) This Scenic New Hampshire Trail Is Even Better in the Winter This Candlelit Restaurant in New Hampshire is Perfect for a Cozy Night Out The One Thing to Do in New Hampshire Before the End of the Year 5 Trending Rentals in New Hampshire That People Book on Repeat (And We See Why) This Is the Most Claustrophobic Hike in New Hampshire'Would You Try It? Do you have a favorite New Hampshire hidden gem? If so, we would love for you to tell us about it. Make the most of all of your travels to New Hampshire and beyond by using the customized'Only In Your State's AI-powered itinerary planner. People Live Their Whole Lives in New Hampshire and Somehow Miss These 5 Places Even longtime locals may be surprised to discover these five lesser-known New Hampshire attractions. 3 Wisconsin Towns Everyone Will Be…...