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Sharon King Hoge

Contributor Sharon King Hoge been writing for Global Traveler since it launched in 2004. A passionate traveler, she attempts monthly visits to new destinations and has recently returned from Iraq, Chile and Easter Island. After studying at Wheaton and Harvard, Hoge worked on daily and national TV, radio, newspapers and magazines. She maintains small homes in New York City, Palm Beach, the Catskills and a sea-view farm in Ireland.


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Destinations / Europe
Oct 27, 2026

This German Region is a Can’t-Miss for Autmn

Germany is an obvious choice if you want to visit the country’s world-famous Christmas markets. But if you haven’t considered it for a fall travel destination, you are missing out on some pretty amazing experiences to share with your family. The only problem is, how do you choose which region to visit? We’ll help narrow it down for you: Bavaria is a can’t-miss region.

Best of Both Worlds

Enjoy the best of both worlds when you fly with TAP Air Portugal thanks to the Portugal Stopover program. With the program, TAP passengers, whether traveling for business, leisure or both, can stop in Portugal for up to 10 days at no additional airfare on the way to their final destination. What does this mean for travelers wishing to explore by both land and sea? It means after flying to Portugal with TAP and experiencing the country in an entirely new way, travelers can then embark on scenic river and ocean cruises from  Portugal’s port cities, or fly with TAP to another European destination.

Hotels
Oct 27, 2026

Tucson Hotel Transforms into Festive Desert Escape in Winter

From its annual tree lighting ceremony and Santa’s Elves Workshop to private igloos and holiday dining experiences, JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa invites guests to embrace its Winter Wonderland this upcoming season.