Ireland

On an average day, 5.5 million pints of Guinness are enjoyed globally. However, on St. Patrick’s Day that figure leaps to 13 million. It’s fair to say Ireland’s national holiday has evolved into a global celebration of Irish culture, and all nationalities are welcome. While the party stretches around the globe, there’s nothing like experiencing the occasion on the Emerald Isle. With the big day rapidly approaching, we’ve put together a guide to the festivities and eight of the best hotels to check out while there.

Who doesn’t love a good, old-fashioned ghost story? With Halloween around the corner, we’ve handpicked six hotels steeped in history that rate on a scale of one “a ghost town with no known ghosts,” to ten “used to be a prison.”

Travelers typically beseech the weather gods for blue skies and sunshine, but some people live for a little drama every now and again—it often makes for a better story—and for those types there’s storm watching. Herein, seven spots across the globe where Mother Nature tends to put on a show.

Saying “I do” with toes in the sand of a Caribbean beach remains the classic ideal of a destination wedding, but don’t let that be the only focus when planning far-flung nuptials. Herein, find nine picturesque locations for making it official.