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By Noah CortezJul 1, 2026 • 4 minutes read Man scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef, from Cairns. Image: sulamanq2025/Tripadvisor There's something special about being underwater—time slows down and you feel weightless, so thoroughly removed from the world above. Here, we’ve rounded up seven once-in-a-lifetime experiences that take that feeling and dial it all the way up.

This video can not be previewed Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Hotels If you want a hotel that’s got it all (literally), these stays have everything you could ever need, all in one place. The Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best title celebrates the highest level of excellence in travel. It’s awarded to those who receive a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from the Tripadvisor community over a 12-month period.

Things to DoHotelsRestaurantsCruisesForums All Articles A rooftop-hopping guide to the world’s summeriest cities By Noah CortezJun 23, 2026 • 6 minutes read Couple having cocktails at A for Athens. Image: EulogyVanDyk/Tripadvisor Some cities are best seen from the street level. But in summer, when the weather's nice and the sunsets are stunning, it's a bird's eye view you're looking for.

Tried-and-true itineraries to make two—or, better yet, three—days feel like the trip of a lifetime. Taking photos at Love Park, Philadelphia Image: Maxx882/Tripadvisor We love a week-long getaway as much as the next person, but sometimes, all you need is a few days to feel the vacation vibes. The catch is making every hour count—and that’s where we come in.

Things to DoHotelsRestaurantsCruisesForums All Articles How to plan the perfect long weekend in Mexico City By Melissa KlurmanJun 15, 2026 • 8 minutes read Group of friends eating tacos outside on the Local Foodie Adventure CDMX tour. Image: Sightseer784114/Tripadvisor I’ll be honest: A long weekend in Mexico City is not enough. Not even close. CDMX is a massive, 20 million people strong, multi-tiered cake of a city filled with layers of memorable food, history, art, and culture.

Scenic drives, picnic spots, and quick hikes are the keys to success here. By Claire GallamJun 5, 2026 • 5 minutes read Man hiking Angel’s Landing at Zion National Park. Image: Flavionvr/Tripadvisor As someone who has been to over 20 national parks and has spent the better part of two decades writing and researching travel, I can tell you with absolute certainty that you can still hit the major viewpoints and photo opps of the country’s beloved parks in less than 24 hours.

From a crane towering above Amsterdam to a rainforest canopy in the Peruvian Amazon. By Noah CortezJun 4, 2026 • 5 minutes read Taj Lake Palace Image: corinaenfrankb/Tripadvisor On most trips, you decide where you're going, and then you figure out where to sleep. Sure, you’re putting in some thought to where you're stay—maybe you’re a big boutique hotel connoisseur, or you need a family-friendly resort—but it’s not the main priority.

By Noah CortezJun 2, 2026 • 5 minutes read Person holding a burger at Red Hook Tavern. Image: samhorine/Tripadvisor New Yorkers have a lot of opinions about a lot of things, but few subjects inspire as much passion—or as many arguments—as the city's burger scene. You've got options: everything from patties served at a gas station in the West Village to an excellent version at a Red Hook institution where the dry-aged patty practically sells itself.

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By Noah CortezMay 13, 2026 • 8 minutes read People relaxing on the beach in Tropea, Italy Image: Conodianensis/Tripadvisor The problem with Europe's most iconic beach towns is that everyone already knows about them. Positano, Santorini, the Algarve—they're all beautiful, sure, but you're also competing with approximately everyone else who's ever owned a passport for a spot on the sand. Plus, planning summer trips to any of the above can get expensive, fast. The good news?