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Condé Nast Traveler
2 hours ago
- Business
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Top Trip.com Promo Codes & Deals for June 2025
Want to travel further for less? With timely offers, it's certainly possible–and we've gathered a few pro tips for milking the most value out of upcoming travel experiences as you can. But first, a little background on the brand: Since its inception in 2003, has been on a mission to make travel easier and more affordable for everyone. As one of the leading global travel service providers, has built a reputation for offering unbeatable prices on flights, hotels, and vacation packages, all backed by a trusted customer service team. Whether you're jet-setting across the globe or just taking a weekend getaway, easy-to-use platform and partnerships with major airlines and hotel chains make it well worth a spot in your price-checking arsenal. New users can save $70 with promo codes and coupons If you're dreaming of your next adventure, now is a great time to book with New users can unlock an exclusive Welcome Pack filled with unbeatable travel deals. Simply sign up with your email, and you'll instantly gain access to up to $70 in savings your first booking. Whether you're booking a hotel, flight, or even planning excursions, you'll get up to 20% off your first reservation. The savings don't stop there—enjoy 5% off hotel stays, 5% off attractions and tours, and even up to 15% off airport transfers. For those traveling by train, there's also an additional 3% discount on select routes. Get 8% off rental cars and today's cheapest flight deals Kick things off with spring in North America offers, where you'll get 8% off rental cars and access today's lowest flight fares. Think round-trip flights to Canada from just $137 with WestJet, departing from cities like Los Angeles, Seattle, Atlanta, San Francisco, Phoenix, Houston, Las Vegas, and Minneapolis. These limited-time deals are designed to help you explore more of the continent for less. 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You can dive into immersive experiences with up to 25% off local attractions and tours, from bustling city escapades to iconic cultural landmarks. Every Friday through June 29, 2025, new limited-time deals roll out, including buy-one-get-one-free access to top attractions and half-off global eSIM packages—ideal for staying connected wherever your travels take you. For those looking to book smarter, bundling flights and hotels can slash up to 30% off your total, all while adding convenience. And if you're dreaming of Asia, is your gateway to vibrant, bucket-list destinations with steep savings—up to 50% off hotels in Thailand and 40% off accommodations in China. To avoid missing out, sign up for the site's deal alerts. Unlock 50% off with coupons and promo codes via rewards Frequent flyers and occasional travelers alike can unlock a world of savings through the Rewards program. 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Condé Nast Traveler
10 hours ago
- General
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Women Who Travel Podcast: How to Choose a National Park
You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify each week. Follow this link if you're listening on Apple News. There are over 60 national parks in the United States—and they're never more popular than at the peak of summer. This year, however, might look a little bit different as a result of sweeping budget cuts that impact everything from how the trails are maintained to the park rangers who guide you. To help us understand what to expect—and plan our next trip—associate articles director and podcast regular, Megan Spurrell, joins host Lale Arikoglu to parse the nuances of the national parks, like which ones are lesser-trafficked and why, to how to be a thoughtful visitor, and shares the best things to do at some of her favorites. Lale Arikoglu: Hi there. I'm Lale Arikoglu, and with me in the Women Who Travel studio today is Traveler's associate articles director, Megan Spurrell. Megan Spurrell: Hi. LA: My travel partner, my hiking partner. My surfing partner. MS: It's true. LA: Oh, and desk partner, I'm going to say. MS: We sit a foot away from each other every day. LA: We never part, we never part. Megan, we kicked off the year talking about our best places to go in 2025. I know listeners loved it. And this time we're focusing on all things summer, more specifically how to get the most out of US national parks this summer and how to choose them and where to go. Planning a parks trip, as we know, can be overwhelming at the best of times, thanks to so many choices, but this year is unique due to the funding cuts that have resulted in staff reductions that are impacting everyone from workers at visitor centers to those who are maintaining the trails and even the park rangers. You've been overseeing a ton of our national parks coverage and you also cover so much of the outdoors for us. But before we talk about this summer and why it's different, I want to know what your top three national parks are and whether you can choose. MS: There's over 60 national parks, which I'm not sure the average American even knows, but top would be Arches in Utah, just the crazy red rock formations, big red sandstone arches, that very iconic, dramatic Utah scenery. LA: I'd kind of argue what, at least for me as a foreigner who moved to America, kind of what I thought of as the national parks, that's what I envisioned was going to a national park, was going to those landscapes. MS: Yes, very traditional, driving through sort of desert lands, big blue, open sky, and just these crazy rock formations that almost look like petrified waves. So that's Arches. And then, okay, so I love Acadia. I know we both love Acadia National Park.
Condé Nast Traveler
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
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15 Unwritten Rules of Visiting Las Vegas
Las Vegas is a collection of contradictions. An oasis of hospitality; a labyrinthian casino. A poolside cabana; heatstroke on a sidewalk. A jackpot; an empty bank account. It's the greatest night of your life; it's the worst mistake you've ever made. Still, most people come here in search of the same thing: a good time. In 2015, I moved from the woods of Montana into an apartment directly behind a Las Vegas casino, as one does. I had been working in the national parks and wanted to live in the real world—in retrospect, Las Vegas was an odd choice for that. Since then, I've learned a lot about how to navigate this strange and beautiful city. I know its secrets and myriad hustles. My decade-long Vegas staycation has taught me the rules for a good Vegas vacation. With the right mix of planning and spontaneity and a little insider information, you can not only have a good time in Las Vegas, but the best time. Read our complete Las Vegas travel guide here, which includes: A common Vegas mistake is to expect pool weather year-round—but the Venetian poolside is better enjoyed at some times than others. The Venetian Pool Deck 1. Respect the tipping culture The Las Vegas etiquette guide is written in dollars and cents. Here, we tip everybody, so bring cash—and take it out of your account in advance to avoid the astronomical casino ATM fees. Tip your bellman, your housekeeper, your tour guide, the dancers at the strip club, the cocktail server who brings you free drinks at the slot machine. Sometimes tipping gets you upgrades—slipping a $20 to the front desk agent occasionally results in a better room—and even if it doesn't, it's what we do. 2. Hydrate Don't let the fake Venetian canals fool you. Las Vegas is in the Mojave Desert, so drink water. Order it in between cocktails. Carry one of those bottles with the time stamps. Drink the tap water—even other locals judge me for this but I will die on the hill that it is fine to drink the Vegas tap water! Hydrate like your life depends on it because when it's 115 degrees, it does. 3. Don't overestimate the walkability of the Strip That casino may appear to be a short walk, but it's a mirage. (Side note: RIP to the locally beloved Mirage Hotel & Casino, which closed in 2024; we miss you every day.) Many casino exteriors use design tricks, such as grouping windows together, that make buildings appear smaller. But the Las Vegas Strip is about 4.2 miles long and is not as pedestrian-friendly as it should be. Walk if you can—and wear comfortable shoes—but don't be afraid to take an Uber if you need to. 4. What happens here doesn't (necessarily) stay here I am sorry to tell you that 'what happens here stays here' is a slogan created by advertising firm R&R Partners, not an official declaration about how Las Vegas responds to crime. There are cameras, security, and police everywhere. And in the harsh light of day, consequences. Red Rock Canyon is just one of the options you have to get out into nature while visiting Vegas. Getty Images 5. Get into nature From climbing in Red Rock Canyon to boating at Lake Mead to hiking at Mt. Charleston, the desert wilderness outside of Las Vegas is incredible, and closer than you think. You can even day-trip to Zion National Park in Utah or Death Valley National Park in California and be back in time for your dinner reservation. 6. Have a meal in Chinatown Some of the best Las Vegas restaurants are in nondescript strip malls, specifically in Chinatown. The neighborhood less than 10 minutes from the Strip is home to some truly life changing Asian food—everything from hand-pulled noodles to soup dumplings to late-night izakayas. Try Chengdu Taste for Sichuan, James Beard nominated Shanghai Taste for soup dumplings, Lamaii for Thai food paired with a really good wine list, or Trattoria Nakamura-Ya for Tokyo-style Italian food (miso carbonara!!!). 7. Check out the Arts District In Downtown Las Vegas, you'll find Fremont Street and the Arts District. The former is known for its older casinos, massive LED canopy, and drunk zipliners, and the latter is a walkable neighborhood with local galleries, theaters, shops, and restaurants. If you want to sit at a bar without looking at a video poker screen, the Arts District is where you can do that. Fremont Street and the Arts District are the places to go for a drink when you don't want to look at a virtual poker screen. Getty 8. Don't expect pool weather year round Every winter, Las Vegas is full of tourists shivering in shorts and saying, 'No one told me it would be this cold.' Well, I'm telling you. In January, daytime temperatures are in the 50s and nighttime temperatures can dip below freezing. In 2019, we even got some snow (and had no idea how to drive in it). Pack layers and other winter essentials if you're visiting November through February. 9. The locals will correct you if you pronounce Nevada incorrectly It's 'Neh-VAD-uh,' not 'Neh-VAH-duh.' And please don't call Downtown Las Vegas 'Old Vegas' or put an extra e in Fremont Street. 10. Avoid mobile check-in Mobile check-in is convenient, but it's unlikely you'll get an upgrade or have special requests honored if you use it. It's true that the lines to check in at the front desk can be brutally long, but that's what those foot-long frozen cocktails are for. 11. Not everything is 24 hours Las Vegas was once known as a place where almost everything was open 24 hours a day. Covid-19 changed that. Coming out of the pandemic, businesses that used to be 24/7 reopened with limited hours, and most have remained that way. There are still plenty of late night options, but know that when you tumble out of a nightclub at 4 a.m., you may have to look a bit harder than you used to for a slice of pizza. A room at the Golden Nugget—avoid any dispensaries within 1,500 feet from this casino or any other. Vincent Knakal 12. Avoid fake dispensaries In 2017, Nevada legalized recreational marijuana. Since then, the number of dispensaries has ballooned from a handful to…well, let's just say they've probably opened three new ones in the time it took to read this sentence. Unfortunately, fake dispensaries have also proliferated. A fake dispensary sells hemp and CBD but markets itself like it's selling actual weed. How can you avoid this scam? Keep in mind that dispensaries are required to be at least 1,500 feet from casinos, so if you walk out of the Golden Nugget and see one, don't trust it. 13. Use a nightclub promoter Avoid the pricey cover charge at nightclubs by using a promoter. Nightclub promoters are paid by the venues they work for to fill them and can be found on Instagram. As long as it's not a busy weekend like Memorial Day, they can typically get you in for free. You're probably still going to spend $25 on a vodka soda though. 14. For hard to get reservations, talk to a concierge Hotel concierges aren't magicians—Las Vegas has enough of those already—but their ability to get you a last minute reservation at a popular restaurant is an impressive sleight of hand. They can also offer personalized recommendations and advice, like where to get the best views of Fourth of July fireworks or which shows are actually worth the ticket price. 15. You don't have to do Vegas like a local—at least not the entire time Travelers often feel compelled to do what the locals do, but there's nothing wrong with being touristy in Las Vegas. This city is about hospitality and is filled with people who genuinely enjoy giving you a memorable experience. While you should definitely get off the Strip at some point to explore a neighborhood or nature, Las Vegas Boulevard was created for you, and there's nothing wrong with embracing it.
Condé Nast Traveler
a day ago
- Lifestyle
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A Cruise Ship Chef on the Coolest—and Weirdest—Parts of His Job
This is the fifth installment of our new bimonthly column Crews on Cruise, spotlighting the people who work behind the scenes of the world's most memorable voyages—from bartenders and entertainers to ship captains and expedition leaders. Ronald Smith first became interested in the food world back when he was in high school and participating in cultural showcases at resorts in Jamaica. He was gobsmacked by the hotel's sprawling buffet spreads, especially their glittering ice sculptures and ornate fruit and vegetable carvings. 'It was all so beautiful,' he says. 'I knew right then: This is exactly what I want to do with my life.' After studying at the Culinary Arts Institute in Jamaica, Smith climbed the ranks through hotel kitchens, where he won multiple carving competitions. His talent and drive helped land him his first job at sea in 1999, with the now-defunct Sun Cruises, where he studied carving alongside skilled artisans from Indonesia and the Philippines. At first the transition to sea life was difficult: 'The hours, the timing, the work environment—it really takes time to adjust,' Smith recalls. 'I knew how fast-paced kitchens were, but speed is even more important on a cruise ship.' Five years into it, Smith switched from Sun Cruises to Oceania Cruises, where he'll celebrate his 21st anniversary this August. Now, as the Senior Executive Chef of Marina, he oversees the 1,250-passenger ship's extensive culinary operations, ranging from casual poolside burgers to the hautest fine dining. We caught up with Smith in his hometown of Discovery Bay, Jamaica, where he lives with his wife and their two children, to talk about frog legs, his love for Japan, and the unique challenges of managing such a diverse team at sea. What does a typical day on the job look like? 'I'm in charge of 138 crew members, but I started out as an assistant CDP [chef de partie] and came up through the ranks. I've worked in every department, so now I do a lot of the training and development of new crew. My regular routine goes like this: I start at 6 o'clock in the morning because I like to see the breakfast setup for all the restaurants that are open. Then at 8 o'clock I meet with my sous chefs to go over the activities of the day, the menu sequence, and the numbers that we should create and serve. Around lunchtime, I'll check all the restaurants again—especially the Terrace Cafe, which is one of the busiest because it has an open-deck verandah. I might take a break from 3 to 4 p.m. and have a coffee or do a little shopping in port, but then I need to check on afternoon tea. I'll have another break from 5 to 6 p.m., and then I check on all of the dinner outlets from 6 until 10:30 p.m. I'm pretty much always on the floor. I had to learn how to navigate a lot of different personalities, nationalities, cultures, and religions in this role. On Marina, 85% of my galley staff is Indian. But we also have Filipinos, Indonesians, Burmese, Latin Americans, and Caribbeans. We try not to engage in conversations about religion or politics because you can accidentally insult people. Even with food, you have to be aware: Some cooks from India don't eat beef because the cow is sacred; others don't eat pork. So when you're assigning them to different areas, you can't put them on, say, roasted meats. You might put them on the vegetarian line or on soups and sauces. This is also important because they must taste what they cook—otherwise I have to go in and taste it for them. It's tricky.'
Condé Nast Traveler
a day ago
- Entertainment
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11 Best Restaurants Near Broadway for a Pre-Show Meal
Spending time in the Theater District is not always the vibe. Forever baking under the heat lamp of Times Square, this stretch of Midtown bustles with tourists and traffic, and many a dreaded tourist trap. And yet the cultured and culture-obsessed often find themselves in the area for one big reason: If you're in town looking to see a marquee production, rather than a smaller something Off-Broadway or at BAM, this is where you'll be, and you might need to grab a bite before or after your show. To maximize leisure, it's advisable that wherever you dine be no more than a 15-minute stroll from your theater destination—and with the right information, finding somewhere convenient and worth eating at is, surprisingly, very possible. Despite the reputation of the neighborhood, there are plenty of solid establishments hiding in plain sight, at which to fill your stomach before filling your ears, heart, and mind. Read on for the best places to eat before a Broadway show in New York City—or after, who's to say. You just might be moved to stick around. Read our complete New York City travel guide here, which includes: Din Tai Fung's chaotic address is no matter once you've descended into its cool subterranean dining room. Jason Varney/Din Tai Fung The long-awaited arrival of this beloved Taiwanese restaurant in New York City could not have been a buzzier or more consummate success, starring immaculate xiao long bao: delicate soup dumplings that swell with pork and broth. The location is great: this is the perfect place to fill your stomach before or after a show, and the chaos of the neighborhood gets completely shut out by the coolness of the subterranean dining room. You must, of course, place at least one order of the kurobuta pork xiao long bao, which gets you 10 dumplings for $18.50—you can also opt for pork and crab or ground chicken as your filling. Other highlights include the deceptively simple cucumber salad ($9) and the New York-exclusive black sesame espresso martini ($22), which is made all the richer by the addition of an egg yolk. —Charlie Hobbs, associate editor For not only dinner but also a show before your show, Russian Samovar is the red-soaked room to be in. Located on West 52, just across from the August Wilson Theatre and around the corner from the Gershwin, this super Slavic spot is a drinker's delight. If you need to loosen or lighten up before whichever piece of theater you're meant to take in, sample a few of their flavored vodkas (I'm partial to sipping the dill-infused option, which tastes like fresh grass in a refreshing way) or sip your way through any number of martinis and the like. The food isn't half bad, and while it's rather pricey it's also hearty and well-portioned. The beef stroganoff, served with a heavy pile of egg noodles, is particularly fortifying. —Charlie Hobbs, associate editor If you're hitting Broadway for a quintessential NYC experience, then ducking into this storied seafood spot in the beast of the belly that is Grand Central station is an iconic starting point—and particularly convenient if your journey to Broadway takes you via Grand Central. When you push through the river of commuters to reach the restaurant, turn right, in the direction of the diner-style counters (not the left, where the seating is sit-down; vibes are just better at the counter). Plop on a stool, and treat yourself to fresh oysters, seafood plates, and chowders made the old-fashioned way (I'm not sure exactly what the old-fashioned way is, but you can see the whole operation unfolding by the shellfish-shucking station). It's not cheap, in the way that seafood you can safely eat before a three-hour performance in New York City never is, but there are filling bites to be ordered strategically if you aren't up for a big splurge. If you just want a drink, continue past the counters to the swinging doors even further to the right—the bar, which feels somewhat like being below deck on a big ship, has a personality of its own. —Megan Spurrell, associate articles director New York City's only revolving restaurant just so happens to double as prime Theater District dining. Recently reopened under the careful eye of restaurateur Danny Meyer and his trusty Union Square Hospitality Group, The View at the Marriott Marquis is a tourist's delight that locals with any sense of joie de vivre will get a kick out of, too. The primary draw here, of course, is not the food but rather the ride you and your table take around Times Square (note: it seems that the tables closest to the glass are all two-tops, with four-seaters relegated to the next row in). It helps that the food and beverage ain't half bad, with some weird martinis and copious seafood alongside more standard burgers. All of this to say, it's extremely fun without being full-send tacky thanks to some swank, sexy design. —Charlie Hobbs, associate editor
