To help fuel your wanderlust, travel experts share the places on their radars for 2020.
, and more. Sign up for free weekly travel tips via her website and follow her around the world onOn the Middle East travel circuit, Oman is often overshadowed by its superlative-rich neighbor, Dubai. The upside of Oman’s lower profile is that it offers travelers a mesmerizing blend of contemporary and ancient Arabia. Think: unspoiled emerald-hued fjords, bustling souks, spellbinding sandscapes, 17th century forts and pristine waters dotted with dolphins.
y, a sprawling property slated to open this year which is certain to shine a spotlight on Oman. My advice: Book now before everyone else catches on to this remote, Frankincense-scented haven. Eileen Ogintz is a leading national travel expert and syndicated columnist of the weekly column Taking the Kids and the creator of : It’s no secret that travelers want to take a deeper dive into places they are visiting, getting off the tourist track so they enjoy local music, food, and attractions.
for U.S. travelers. Though not undiscovered, it is certainly less touristed, less crowded, and more affordable than other European destinations. One of the main reasons to visit Porto is to sample port wine, as well as just-out-of-the water Portuguese seafood and the delicious Pastel de Nata custard tarts. Ever since the 17th century, Vila Nova de Gaia has been the center of port production. There are many options for tastings at the Lodges here.
Many travelers start their Portugal journey in Lisbon with its Roman and Moorish ruins, cathedrals and big plazas. But like Porto, the real fun here is to get lost in the Alfama, Lisbon’s old town, wandering the streets, taking a tram, listening to traditional and modern fado singers in hole-in-the-wall restaurants.
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