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TRAVEL
JUN 3, 2021
More people are being vaccinated every day and travel is already top
of mind. Suddenly, the whole world feels in reach again, even if travel
restrictions haven’t quite been lifted yet.
Most travel experts expect travel to re-open incrementally rather
than all at once. At your destination, attractions and local protocols
will change in phases, too.
Remember, even if you’re vaccinated, not everyone else will be when
you arrive at your destination.
ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL
You’ll find one stunning landscape after another in the mostly rural
Alentejo province of Portugal.
Take things in slowly by cycling past beaches, lighthouses and fishing
villages—or head inland for wineries, castles and farmers’ markets.
Rent bikes in Évora and design your own route or book a complete
package to have luggage transfers and accommodations taken care of
for you.
ALGERIA
Sitting along the Mediterranean, Algeria offers incredible Roman
ruins without any of the crowds.
Visas are required for entry, but a little paperwork is worth it for
access to 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and heart-warming
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hospitality.
ALTA, NORWAY
Known as the “aurora borealis city”, Alta offers conditions just right
for northern lights hunting. There are even “arctic dome” hotels
(high-end glamping tents with transparent walls) that are friendlier
on your wallet than glass igloos in other locales.
When you’re this far north, aurora season is longer than you might
expect, stretching from September through March.
ARKANSAS’ OZARKS
Natural beauty abounds in the northwest corner of Arkansas, where
you’ll find the Ozark Mountains. This is one of the largest wilderness
areas in the eastern United States, so it’ll come as no surprise that
there are plenty of opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and
other activities.
ASSAM, INDIA
Assam is closer to the Himalayas than the Taj Mahal, which keeps
this part of India decidedly off-the-beaten-track. Ecotourism is the
main reason to visit, with wild animals a surprising draw. You can
search for an Indian one-horned rhinoceros at Kaziranga National
Park or explore evergreen forest at the Hoollongapar Gibbon
Sanctuary.
The same fertile ground that makes it a good home for wildlife also
makes the region ideal for agriculture. Add a tea plantation to your
stay. The estates are beautiful and can be a great way to enjoy some
of the smaller villages in northeast India.
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