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4 weeks ago | 
wendyperrin.com | Brook Wilkinson
The internet is abuzz about Season 3 of The White Lotus. As with the past seasons that spotlit Maui and Sicily, the show is transporting its viewers, this time to Thailand. Above I’m with WOW List Thailand expert Dan Fraser, who helped White Lotus creator Mike White scout locations in Bangkok, where Dan lives.
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1 month ago | 
wendyperrin.com | Brook Wilkinson
If nature is your nirvana, consider the Azores. My first tip-off was here at WendyPerrin.com, written by travelers just back from the Azores and delighted at their luck in discovering this off-the-radar spot. Before long, I was cooking up plans for my own family’s trip, with the help of WOW List Portugal specialist Gonçalo Correia. Here’s what I found most enchanting about the Azores:They’re not crowded. I visited in July, during the peak of Europe’s summer season.
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2 months ago | 
wendyperrin.com | Brook Wilkinson
Over the years, policies around U.S. travelers visiting Cuba have swung back and forth; with a new administration in Washington, we may soon see that pendulum return to the side of greater restrictions—potentially outright bans. If Cuba has been on your list, this winter and spring is a smart time to go. The next few months offer excellent weather on the island, before the summer heat sets in.
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2 months ago | 
wendyperrin.com | Brook Wilkinson
Several countries have recently changed their entry requirements—some adding hurdles, others making a visit easier:The U.K. now requires that U.S. travelers submit an Electronic Travel Authorization before entering the country. The process typically takes up to three business days and costs about $12.
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Jul 19, 2024 | 
wendyperrin.com | Brook Wilkinson
Every island has a perfect time to go. These tips can help you plan a great island vacation based on the time of year that works for you.
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Jul 9, 2024 | 
wendyperrin.com | Brook Wilkinson |Wendy Perrin
Brook in the town of Henningsvær in the Lofoten Islands, Norway. Photo: Ryan Damm Even for a dedicated off-season traveler like me, I’ll admit that going to Norway in winter initially sounded like an oxymoron. Isn’t Norway a place best experienced in summer, when you can enjoy a broad array of outdoor adventures? Well, I am here to report that I had a fabulous 10 days in the country this past November, on a trip dreamed up by WOW Lister and Norway native Torunn Tronsvang.
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Jun 12, 2024 | 
wendyperrin.com | Hannah Howard |Brook Wilkinson |Wendy Perrin |Adam Wisniewski
Have you ever fallen in love with an exotic food or crafts market abroad—the people, the treasures, the colors, the smells, the sounds—but you didn’t take photos because you didn’t know how to ask the local merchants for permission? You’re not alone. It’s a question that so many of us have grappled with: How can we approach people while we’re traveling and ask to take their photos? How can we better bridge that (potentially awkward) gap?
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Jun 10, 2024 | 
wendyperrin.com | Brook Wilkinson |Wendy Perrin |Billie Cohen
If you’re looking to travel in February and wondering where on earth to go, take inspiration from your fellow travelers: Check out their reviews recounting their favorite February trips. Our intrepid travelers have scouted wintry destinations for the northern lights, warm-weather escapes in the southern hemisphere where February is summertime, and close-to-home getaways in Mexico and Costa Rica. These trips were optimized for February by the local fixers on our WOW List of Trusted Travel Experts.
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Jun 6, 2024 | 
wendyperrin.com | Wendy Perrin |Doug Baker |Brook Wilkinson
One of the perks that well-connected travelers appreciate most is being expedited through airports. Did you know that WOW List travel fixers in many countries can make airport lines and hassles disappear and whisk you through like a VIP? It’s a great way to start or end a trip.
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Jun 5, 2024 | 
wendyperrin.com | Brook Wilkinson |Carolyn Brown |Timothy Baker |Billie Cohen
The wide array of places that are great in January may surprise you. If that’s your time frame for a trip, take inspiration from your fellow travelers’ reviews of their favorite January trips—to locales as varied as Italy (even including Sicily), Scandinavia for the northern lights, Belize for a more affordable Caribbean vacation, Colombia for a sunny getaway for food lovers, Australia (where January is the height of summer), and the list goes on.
