12 Marathons Worth Traveling For In 2025
If you’re still maintaining your New Year’s resolutions, congratulations—you’ve already made it past the second Friday in January, also known as Quitter’s Day. And for those who have pledged to run a marathon in 2025, there’s still plenty of time to choose one that’s as picturesque as it is painful. The editors of Forbes Travel Guide have put together a rundown of exceptional races around the world that offer breathtaking views along their challenging routes. And to add to the motivation, FTG also provides a list of luxury hotels near the 26.2-mile courses. Here are 12 marathons worth going the distance for this year.
Ian Schrager Is Ready to Disrupt the Hotel Industry Again
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After cofounding the legendary disco Studio 54, Ian Schrager helped create the concept of a boutique hotel with the 1984 opening of Morgans in New York. Schrager would go on to revolutionize hospitality with other posh properties—including the Royalton in New York and the Delano in South Beach—before launching the Edition hotel chain with Marriott. Now the 78-year-old Schrager—a man who practically invented velvet rope exclusivity—is focusing on making luxury more inclusive with his Public brand of hotels. “It’s probably the most important idea I’ve ever had,” Schrager told Forbes.com. “Making luxury available and accessible to everybody and anybody is kind of a modern democratic ideal. Luxury is not about material things anymore—it’s a feeling, about being able to enjoy, relax and feel secure.”
The Ultimate Guide to Super Bowl LIX
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Even in the aftermath of the New Year’s Eve attack on Bourbon Street, New Orleans is gearing up to host its eleventh Super Bowl on February 9. The city promises a celebration that combines the thrill of a football championship with the spirit of Mardi Gras season, and the editors of Forbes Travel Guide have put together a comprehensive look at where to eat, drink, stay and party during Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.
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TravelWise
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Each January, the Henley Passport Index ranks all 199 of the world’s most powerful passports based on how many global travel destinations they grant visa-free access to. This year, Singapore reclaimed the top spot as the world’s most powerful passport with visa-free access to 195 of the 227 global destinations included in the list. Japan is ranked second with access to 193 countries, and there is a six-way tie for third, with France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Finland, and South Korea offering access to 192 destinations. The United States fell to No. 9 in the world with visa-free access to 186 countries.
How to Plan a Northern Lights Trip to Scandinavia
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It’s hard to avoid photos of the northern lights these days. Over the past few months, vivid displays of green, pink and purple skies have been visible as far south as England and other parts of mainland Europe, but to see the lights in all their glory, traveling to Northern Scandinavia is still the way to go. This year marks the peak of the current solar cycle, promising some of the most dramatic auroras in a decade. Here’s where and when to travel this year to see the most dazzling northern lights displays of 2025.
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