Why This Coastal Turkish City Is More Popular Than Ibiza

For several summers now, the jet set and yacht lot have been moving on from Ibiza and Mykonos to party along the Turkish Riviera. Bodrum, in southwest Turkey, now has acclaimed restaurants, iconic clubs and heavyweight hotels to make it the hottest seaside destination for 2024. Here’s where to eat, party and sleep in Bodrum.

A Guide to Cruise Ship Balcony Cabins

Balcony cabins may be the most common type of stateroom sold on most cruise ships, but there are major differences within the category—and not all balcony cabin grades are the same. Should you face forward or aft? Do you want a view of the promenade? And is a suite with a balcony always worth it? Here’s what you need to know about balcony cabins before you book a cruise.

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This 15th Century Castle Is Now A Luxury Hotel

For those travelers who want to live out their Sound of Music fantasies, the Rosewood Schloss Fuschl opened earlier this month in the Austrian Alps near Salzburg. The restored 15th-century castle has 98 guestrooms, including 42 suites and six lakeside chalets. The regal property also features a spa, multiple restaurants and bars, as well as a beach club.

TravelWise

When it comes to planning a vacation, a recommendation from a travel advisor or a friend who’s already been to a destination is more valuable than using AI tools. But for those doing exploratory work on a new locale, ChatGPT can be a smart starting point—if you know how to feed it the correct information. Try these 5 ChatGPT prompts to plan your next getaway.

World’s Best Bars: 2024 Spirited Award Winners

Alquímico, the groundbreaking Cartagena cocktail lounge renowned for its farm-to-bar concept, was named World’s Best Bar at the 18th annual Spirited Awards in New Orleans. If Alquímico’s history is any indication, Mexico City’s Handshake Speakeasy, which opened in 2021, can also look forward to a good run at the Spirited Awards. This year it won two major awards—Best International Bar Team and International Bartender of the Year for its charismatic bar director and co-owner Eric van Beek. On the domestic front, Allegory in Washington, D.C. took home two big awards. Kapri Johnson was named U.S. Bartender of the Year and Allegory also picked up a Spirited Award as the Best U.S. Hotel Bar. Denver’s Yacht Club was named Best U.S. Cocktail Bar and local New Orleans gem, Jewel of the South, won for Best U.S. Bar Team. See the complete list of winners from the 2024 Spirited Awards.