How to prevent motion sickness

THE COMPASS

This month’s travel inspirations: We’re raising a glass to Italy’s “wine windows” and to the new year around the world; packing for an unforgettable northern lights trip with the season’s warmest gloves; tasting Paris’ prettiest macarons; and finding a digital detox paradise in a bioluminescent hot spot.

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Digital detoxes, cowboy core—here’s what to look forward to in 2025

With the new year just around the corner, travelers are already embracing unique ways to explore the world. At the top of the list? Ditching devices, roaming wide-open frontiers, and hotel subscriptions.

HERE'S TO 2025

a typical wine window -buchetta del vino - located in the facade of a palace of Borgo degli Albizi - Florence, Italy

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At Florence’s ‘wine windows,’ glimpse history—and grab a sip

For nearly 500 years, visitors to Florence have sipped Tuscan wines from buchette di vino, tiny openings in the walls of palazzos. Now, they’re back.

WHERE TO FIND THEM

New Year’s Day marks the first day of the Gregorian calendar.

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These are the world’s most spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations

Ringing in the new year is an age-old tradition around the world. From the Gregorian calendar to the Lunar, here’s how different cultures mark the beginning of another trip around the sun.

8 WAYS TO CELEBRATE

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A woman wearing an olive green down jacket and tan backpack is seen from behind while standing in snow-covered woodlands. She is adjusting her white knitted hat with mitten covered hands.

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Toast the new year with the coziest gloves

Winter travel can take you from ski slopes in Colorado to holiday markets in France. Keep fingers warm with our favorite gloves.

12 BEST BUYS

Outdoor girl is sitting on the top of mountain and enjoying the view on surroundings snow peaks.

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Stay warm from head to toe in merino wool

Naturally temperature regulating, odor resistant, and moisture wicking—it’s no wonder travel pros swear by these soft base layers.

SEE OUR TOP PICKS

Joshua trees lit by moonlight in Joshua Tree National Park.

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How well do you know Joshua Tree National Park?

Long before a certain Irish rock band named an album after it, Joshua Tree drew crowds attracted to its iconic yucca brevifolia. But there’s much more to this popular California park. Which of the following statements is false?

A. It’s a mecca for rock-climbing
B. Joshua Tree is the hottest and driest national park
C. It’s one of the best places to see desert bighorn sheep
D. Before it became a national park, it was a national monument
E. None of the above

A group of people stand on a roof with telescopes, beneath green ribbons of the Northern Lights streaking across the sky.

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Missed the northern lights? 2025 will be another stellar year

The solar maximum—peak conditions for northern lights—continues next year. Here are seven magical spots to see them.

WHERE TO GO

a patisserie display selling french macarons

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Go macaron tasting through some of Paris’ prettiest patisseries

The delicate confections have been evolving since the Middle Ages. Today, Parisian patissiers serve up unique takes.

7 SWEET SPOTS

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This overwater bungalow is in a bioluminescent hot spot

Nowhere does beachside bliss like the Maldives. One of our favorites hotels is a top pick for design and nature.

10 TOP HOTELS

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What causes motion sickness—and how can you prevent it?

Traveling by boat, car, or even through virtual reality can make some people queasy. Experts offer tips.

FEEL BETTER

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Thanks for following all of our adventures this year. Compass returns January 4, 2025. Until then enjoy the holidays wherever your travels take you!

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