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Once in a Lifetime

Some trips begin with a place you have wanted to see for years. Others mark a moment worth celebrating. From wildlife encounters to remote landscapes, these stories are about journeys that reward thoughtful timing, good guides, and enough time to take it all in.

Aerial view of InterContinental Hayman Island Resort surrounded by blue waterHotelsInterContinental Hayman Great Barrier ReefA private-island resort for reef days, celebrations, and an unhurried stay.EXPLORE HOTEL →A large modern cruise ship sails across calm blue waterCruisesA New Era at SeaWhat to know about 2026 cruising, from smaller ships to easier family trips and better shore days.READ STORY →Donna freediving between reef walls in clear blue water in the PhilippinesTravel InspirationBeneath the SurfaceWhere I fell in love with freedivingREAD STORY →Punakha Dzong sits beside a wide river with green Bhutanese hills beyondDestination GuideBhutan Destination GuideMonasteries, valleys, guided travel, wellness, altitude, and the rare luxury of moving slowly.READ GUIDE →A wooden dock extends into a clear Swiss lake framed by green mountains and clouds7-Day ItinerarySwitzerland: Seven Days by Rail, Lake & MountainA calm, rail-forward Switzerland itinerary through Zurich, Lucerne, the Bernese Oberland, and Zermatt, designed around a few landscapes you can really enjoy.Zurich → Lucerne → Bernese Oberland → ZermattExplore itinerary →Aurora above snowy buildings and mountains in Abisko National ParkTravel InspirationNorthern Lights in Sweden: Abisko, ICEHOTEL, and Swedish Lapland AdventuresMountains rising above a frozen lake, rooms carved from ice, quiet winter forests, and the possibility of Northern Lights overhead. Here's how to experience Swedish Lapland in a way that feels extraordinary, whatever the sky decides to do.READ STORY →Aurora reflected in still water at Stakkholtsgjá, IcelandTravel InspirationNorthern Lights in Iceland: Reykjavík, Glaciers, and Winter AdventuresWaterfalls framed by ice, black-sand beaches, steaming lagoons, and the possibility of Northern Lights overhead. Here's how to plan an Iceland winter trip that's extraordinary even when the sky has other plans.READ STORY →Northern Lights above a snowy grillkota and forest in Pello, Finnish LaplandTravel InspirationNorthern Lights in Finland: Glass Igloos, Lapland, and Winter EscapesSnow-covered forests, glass-roofed cabins, traditional saunas, and the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights. Here's how to plan a Finnish Lapland escape you'll love, whatever the sky has in store.READ STORY →Aurora above a snowy coastal landscape near Tromsø, NorwayTravel InspirationNorthern Lights in Norway: Tromsø, Arctic Fjords, and Winter AdventuresChoose your corner of Northern Norway, from Tromsø’s waterfront to quiet fjord lodges and Lofoten’s fishing villages. Come for the winter days, with the aurora as a wonderful possibility.READ STORY →Aurora over snowy buildings and mountains in Abisko National Park, SwedenTravel InspirationWhere to See the Northern Lights: A Thoughtful Winter Travel Guide for 2026–2027Four countries, countless winter experiences, and one extraordinary natural phenomenon. Here's how to find the Northern Lights journey that's right for you.READ STORY →Safari vehicles cross a wide Kenyan savannah while a cheetah rests in the grassTravel InspirationKenya, at the Rhythm of the SavannahA well-paced safari through Nairobi, private conservancies, and the Maasai Mara.READ STORY →The tiled courtyard of Bahia Palace in Marrakech opens beneath a wide blue skyTravel InspirationMorocco, Through the SensesMedinas, mountains, desert light, craft, food, and a slower way to see Morocco.READ STORY →

Northern Lights guide thumbnail: ClaudiaTen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display. Image adaptation: CC BY-SA 4.0.

Norway thumbnail: Gmuszyn (Grzegorz Muszyński) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display. Image adaptation: CC BY-SA 4.0.

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