Mark Dahle's tips for travel:
The world's best art vacations
The Venice Biennale Art Basel Switzerland Art Basel Miami Beach Armory Week and Frieze New York
Tips for visiting the 61st Venice Biennale in 2026
Get a head start on planning your trip to the 61st Venice Biennale. Check out our report on what to expect in 2026 as well as highlights from prior years. Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and the Biennale is a great reason to visit.
Tips for visiting Art Basel Miami Beach and Miami Art Week Dec 1 - 7, 2025
If you like modern and contemporary art, don't miss Miami Art Week and Art Basel Miami Beach. This is the biggest collection of contemporary art anywhere, currated by more than 700 art galleries from around the world.
More than a dozen art fairs and museums showcase art over the same weekend. Add to that the local galleries and private collections that are open, and you've got more great art than you can see even if you walk fast and stay out late. Ideally you'll schedule four days or more for this amazing event.
Your trip will be much more fun if you check out our tips for visiting Miami Art Week
Tips for visiting Frieze NY, Armory Week, and New York Art Galleries
If you're going to Manhattan to look at art, you'll find helpful tips on our page about New York Art Galleries, Armory Week, and Frieze NY.
Tips for visiting
Art Basel in Switzerland
Art Basel in Switzerland is an immense art fair that features prominent galleries from around the world and almost all the top modern and contemporary artists.
Check out our article on Art Basel Switzerland to help plan your trip.