12 Top Destinations to Visit While the US Dollar Is Strong

By mid-winter, youre either eager to escape the chill or maximize the seasons joys like skiing, ice skating, or fireside drinks. Whether embracing winter or fleeing it, these six expert-recommended destinations offer unforgettable experiences. Pack your skis, swimsuit, or evening wear and get ready for adventure. Reykjavik, Iceland Reykjavik, the worlds northernmost capital, dazzles with colorful buildings, innovative design, and vibrant nightlife. From February 7-10, the Winter Lights Festiva

During all these years of full-time travelling if there’s one thing I have learned it is that staying in central locations of popular Himalayan towns — whether it’s Manali or Chail or Shimla — is a bad idea. And the same applies to Nainital. Why? Because central locations — of all these popular towns — are crowded, expensive and noisy. They don’t offer a quiet holiday experience, something, that I believe, most tourists visit hill-stations like Nainital for. For someon

Hometown: Princeton, New Jersey.Occupation: Writer/editor.Favorite destinations: South Africa, Guatemala, and Thailand.Dying to visit: Bali.Bizarre travel rituals: I pack in a way that I can remember where everything is, so if I take something from a bag I make sure I put it back exactly where I got it.In-flight relaxation regime: Read, watch a movie or two (if its a long flight), and then slide on my eye mask and doze for as long as I can.