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Mt. Etna smoking with snow dusting the upper half of the mountain and the city of Catania down below
Trending News
As Italy’s Mount Etna Erupts, Here’s What Travelers Need to Know
The volcano is one of the most active in the world, but this was the most severe event since February 2021.
June 04, 2025 01:23 PM
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Erica Firpo
Moving from the Caribbean to Texas, the dust storm is about to impact Florida.
Trending News
A Saharan Dust Storm Is Hitting the Southeast U.S.—Here’s What It Means for Travelers
June 04, 2025 11:36 AM
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Kinsey Gidick
Aerial view of Reykjavik, Iceland, with a large modern church surrounded by buildings, some with red rooftops, and the ocean and snow covered mountains in the distance
LGBTQ Travel
The World’s 25 Safest Countries for LGBTQ Travelers
June 04, 2025 08:46 AM
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Sarah Buder
A United, Delta, and American aircraft all seen together on the ground at an airport
Air Travel News
Are Airlines Charging More for Solo Travelers?
June 04, 2025 08:37 AM
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Dennis Green
The Spanish Steps in Rome viewed from a side street, with pink flowers line the center of the steps
Air Travel News
Alaska Airlines Launches Its First-Ever Flights to Europe
June 03, 2025 06:45 PM
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Bailey Berg
Southampton UK Town Quay Marina and passenger terminal with large cruise ship. Aerial view on a sunny morning. Hazy sky from smoke air pollution. Mirror like calm blue sea with sailing boats mooring.
Cities We Love
This Southern British City Is Often Overlooked—but Travelers Are Missing Out
June 03, 2025 04:41 PM
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Lottie Gross
The living area of a pool terrace suite at the Capella Taipei has floor to ceiling windows and wood floors
Stay Here Next
This On-the-Rise Asian Capital Gets a Luxury Hotel With Street Eats, Local Crafts, and Temple Adventures
June 03, 2025 03:38 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
People riding Hiccup's Wing Gliders in Epic Universe's Head to How to Train Your Dragon—Isle of Berk, with water splashing and a colorful fictional land in the background
Trending News
I Got a Sneak Preview of the Now Open Universal Epic Universe—Here’s What I Loved and What I Didn’t
May 22, 2025 09:46 AM
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Susan B. Barnes
Kayak, Kayaking, Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee River FY18 Summer Campaign Assets – Matt Scott, retouched image, campaign image, LC retouched image
Cities We Love
The Best Things to Do in Milwaukee, According to an Emmy-Winning Filmmaker Who Calls It Home
May 21, 2025 05:18 PM
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Elaine Glusac
Rocky coastline of Lake Superior in Big Bay State Park in La Pointe on Madeline Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin USA
Outdoor Adventure
Scout For Shipwrecks and Glimpse the Northern Lights on This Underrated Coastline in the Midwest
May 21, 2025 02:40 PM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
Want to Move Abroad? Here’s Advice From an Author and YouTuber Teaching Others How to Do It
May 21, 2025 02:19 PM
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Cat Sposato
Abu Dhabi’s presidential palace, Qasr Al Watan, took 150 million hours to build.
Trending News
There’s a Very Good Reason Disney Wants to Have a New Theme Park in Abu Dhabi
May 21, 2025 12:40 PM
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Latifah Al-Hazza
Lassen Peak perfectly mirrored in Manzanita Lake
National Parks
These Cooler, Less-Crowded National Parks Are Best in Summer
May 21, 2025 03:34 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Windstar's Star Legend ship at dusk with its lights on docked outside of a coastal port in Italy that is mostly dark with buildings lit up by lights
Cruise
Would You Take a Cruise Without Knowing Where It’s Sailing? I Just Did—Here’s How It Went
May 20, 2025 06:38 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
The islands of Greece are a perfect destination for summer travel.
Cruise
This Intimate Cruise Makes Peak Seasonal Travel Easy
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Edinburgh
4 Days In
How to Have the Perfect Long Weekend in Edinburgh, According to Locals
May 20, 2025 03:14 PM
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Lottie Gross
Oze National Park in Japan
Hotel News + Openings
A New Mountain Lodge Is Coming to This Lesser-Visited, Volcanic Region of Japan
May 20, 2025 12:35 PM
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Olivia Young
Glen Ellen Star is one of many restaurants featuring Sonoma County’s bounty, which pairs well with Sonoma-Cutrer wines.
Food + Drink
6 Must-Visit Wine Country Restaurants for the Perfect Pairing
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Aerial Photos of the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise Aboard Chicago’s First Lady, Summer 2018, Photographer: Barry Butler
4 Days In
A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Long Weekend in Chicago
May 19, 2025 08:50 PM
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Elaine Glusac
Exterior of the home and studio of Frank Lloyd Wright in the Oak Park neighborhood of Chicago, seen with a mix of brick and dark wood with decorative planters and sculptures
Cruise News
New Cruises Chart a Course Through Frank Lloyd Wright Country
May 19, 2025 07:46 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Two men riding on decorated white horses alongside motorbike taxis in front of the pink Hawa Mahal palace in Jaipur, India
Trending News
Is It Safe to Travel to India Right Now?
May 19, 2025 06:44 PM
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Jasreen Mayal Khanna
Allen Elizabethan Theatre
Art + Culture
The Star-Studded Return of New York’s Shakespeare in the Park—and 5 More Outdoor Theater Events Worth Seeing
May 19, 2025 01:55 PM
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Ellen Carpenter
Aerial view of the Palawan province in the Philippines featuring dramatic green cliffs rising up from turquoise blue waters, and a bay-like alcove full of boats and homes
Visas + Passports
One of the Best Countries for Expats Just Announced a New Digital Nomad Visa
May 16, 2025 05:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
British Columbia
Where to Travel Next
Unexpected Canada
May 16, 2025 02:58 PM
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Family Travel
The 8 Best Places for an Epic Multi-Generational Trip—and Where to Stay
May 16, 2025 02:12 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
REI camping gear
Packing Tips + Gear
REI Is Having Its Biggest Sale of the Year—These Are the 16 Items We’re Eyeing With Deals Starting at $20
May 16, 2025 09:18 AM
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Danielle Hallock
The Detroit Institute of Arts
Art + Culture
This U.S. City Is the Paris of the Midwest
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A guest room at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab in Dubai with a view of its sister property, Burj Al Arab
Stay Here Next
Dubai Adds Another Eye-Popping Hotel to Its Skyline, and It’s a Superyacht-Inspired Beach Retreat
May 15, 2025 03:55 PM
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Nicola Chilton
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Cruise
There’s a New Way to Sail in the Galápagos—With No Crowds and Plenty of Comfort
May 15, 2025 01:45 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
People enjoying the nice summer weather in Meldrum Bay, Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada
History + Culture
You Can Camp on Remote Lakes, Soar Over a National Park, and Spot Polar Bears on These Epic Canadian Tours
May 15, 2025 12:54 PM
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Debbie Olsen
"Teatro Victoria", Medellín
Food + Drink
Roasted Stuffed Pig Is a Must Eat When in Colombia—Plus 10 Other Foods You Can’t Miss
May 15, 2025 09:01 AM
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Cat Sposato
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