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The Best British Import TV Shows to Watch

2 weeks ago | aarp.org | Nicholas DeRenzo

Rose Ayling-Ellis and Keiron Moore in 'Code of Silence' Courtesy BritBox Facebook Twitter LinkedIn From Downton Abbey to Fleabag, Black Mirror to Call the Midwife, American audiences can’t get enough of British TV shows.
The best time to visit Puerto Rico is its early summer shoulder season

3 weeks ago | thepointsguy.com | Nicholas DeRenzo

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The Most Stylish London Hotels for Under $300 a Night

1 month ago | afar.com | Nicholas DeRenzo

The Battersea Power Station chimneys make for a particularly dramatic view from the rooftop pool at the Art’otel London Battersea Power Station. Photo by Matthew Shaw The posh and polished British capital has more than its fair share of royal-approved hideaways, five-star grand dames, and ultra-luxurious luxury chains. But thanks to the sheer number of hotels in London—more than 1,500 as of 2024—there’s truly a stay for every budget and taste.
You Haven't Seen the Northern Lights Until You've Seen Them From a Hot Tub

1 month ago | afar.com | Nicholas DeRenzo

Embrace the wintry magic at Apukka Resort in Finnish Lapland. Courtesy of Apukka Resort/Leonardo Cavazzana As astrotourism booms around the world, northern lights viewing is becoming more popular than ever. And aurora chasers are in luck: We’re currently in the middle of an astronomical phenomenon known as the solar maximum, the peak of a roughly 11-year cycle that has been causing above-average chances of seeing the dazzling after-dark display.
The Lowell Observatory: World's Greatest Places 2025

2 months ago | time.com | Nicholas DeRenzo

Astronomer Percival Lowell founded his Arizona stargazing lab in 1894 to aid in his search for life on Mars. While that quest is still ongoing, the observatory made history as the place where assistant Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto in 1930.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Greenland (But Were Afraid to Ask)

2 months ago | afar.com | Nicholas DeRenzo

United is launching the first-ever commercial flight between the U.S. and Greenland. Photo by Annie Spratt/Unsplash You might have noticed that Greenland has been in the news a lot in the past few months: There’s a new international airport in the capital city of Nuuk and game-changing direct flights from the United States; President Trump can’t stop talking about taking over the island; and plans for independence have been heating up.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Greenland (But Were Afraid to Ask)

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Nicholas DeRenzo

2 hours ago'Only club that could tempt him' - Cole Palmer backed to make sensational summer switch to Liverpool & replace Mohamed Salah if Chelsea fail to qualify for Champions LeagueFormer Premier League star Dwight Yorke has backed Cole Palmer to move to Liverpool if Mohamed Salah exits Anfield in the summer.
New Hotels, Restaurants, and Flight Routes—Why You Should Travel to the Caribbean Right Now

Jan 23, 2025 | afar.com | Nicholas DeRenzo

Peter Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands has just reopened after closing in 2017 due to hurricane damage. Photo courtesy of Peter Island Resort Despite its enduring popularity as a travel destination, the Caribbean remains widely misunderstood by visitors: If you’re only heading there to unplug on the beach or island-hop via a megacruise, it’s easy to focus on overtouristed hot spots and miss out on the nuances of what makes each island sing.
The Next Outdoorsy Wellness Trend Will Have You Strapping on Your Hiking Boots and Looking Down

Jan 14, 2025 | afar.com | Nicholas DeRenzo

The best way to experience Cascade Ponds in Banff National Park (left) is on a Mahikan Trails tour with guides like Jordan Ede (right), who teaches guests how to identify medicinal plants that have been used by Indigenous people for centuries.
Skip the Crowds on These Lesser-Known Islands Across the U.S.

Jan 6, 2025 | afar.com | Nicholas DeRenzo

From the Pacific to the Atlantic shores, the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, the United States is lined with iconic island destinations, such as Mackinac Island, the Outer Banks, Martha’s Vineyard, and countless keys and barrier islands along the Florida coast. But as overtourism continues to threaten popular vacation hubs, we’re celebrating under-the-radar islands that may lack name recognition but excel in natural beauty and quaint charm.