Travel Week 2025: The Forbes Vetted Getaway Guide
Each destination below has been handpicked by our frequent-flyer editors as either a relaxing location that you can soak in over a few days or a must-see city that can be easily reached with a direct flight. For those looking to dig their toes in the sand, we've got top-rated beach retreats and luxurious all-inclusives in the Caribbean and Mexico, plus easy-to-reach U.S. coastal towns with tons of character. Mountainous hot spots, like Aspen and Jackson Hole, offer a uniquely calm and scenic vibe to help city dwellers escape the gridlock and connect with nature. And European trips to beloved places like Rome and Mallorca are perfect for travelers looking for spontaneous adventure and late-in-the-game deals.
Once your stay is booked, check out our picks for the very best luggage and travel accessories to efficiently prep for your trip, from carry-ons and weekender totes to crossbody bags that will keep your essentials close. And don't miss the genius packing guides featuring practical tips and in-flight necessities, recommended by seasoned jet-setters like Shay Mitchell, Neil Patrick Harris and our very own globe-trotting senior travel editor, who has stamped her passport in more than 40 countries. CREDITS Editing: Astrid Taran, Kim Peiffer, Jennifer Ferrise
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