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Some of Playa Viva's accommodations are treehouses that hover six feet off the ground.
Some of Playa Viva's accommodations are treehouses that hover six feet off the ground.
Hotels
17 Magical Tree House Hotels Around the World
Eat, sleep, and live your childhood dream with a bird’s-eye view at one of these tree house hotels.
October 2, 2026 08:20 PM
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Bailey Berg
A tram in Amsterdam featuring an image of Yayoi Kusama and depictions of her art for her Stedelijk Museum exhibit
Museums + Galleries
Yayoi Kusama’s Final Major Exhibit Is Taking Place in Amsterdam
October 2, 2026 05:22 PM
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Bailey Berg
A humpback whale breaching in Alaska
Cruise
Ship Strikes Are Among the Biggest Threats to Whales. One Cruise Line Wants to Help Change That
October 1, 2026 01:36 PM
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Michelle Baran
3 people with dirt bikes practice figure eights in a field in British Columbia
Outdoor Adventure
I Crashed, Stalled, and Slayed a Few Dragons at Dirt Bike Camp in British Columbia
October 1, 2026 08:30 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
A Japanese temple surrounded by trees with a mountain and city skyline in the background
Off The Tourist Trail
I’ve Been a Tour Guide in Tokyo for More Than 20 Years. These Are My Tips for Avoiding the Crowds in Japan.
October 1, 2026 02:58 AM
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Yukari Sakamoto
A snow-capped Mount Denali with streaks of clouds in front of it in Denali National Park
Trending News
Why 2027 Is the Year to Visit Denali National Park
September 29, 2026 08:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
view of an airplane wing with the sun shining and clouds below
Air Travel News
Here’s Why You Need to Know What Type of Plane You’ll Fly On—and How to Find Out
September 29, 2026 03:52 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
Why You Should Get the New Hyatt Credit Card Bonus With up to 60,000 Points
Loyalty + Rewards
Why You Should Get the New Hyatt Credit Card Bonus With up to 60,000 Points
January 29, 2021 08:39 PM
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Eric Rosen
These Bluffworks Pants Are Made for Travel—and Now Is Your Last Chance to Buy Them
Style + Design
These Bluffworks Pants Are Made for Travel—and Now Is Your Last Chance to Buy Them
January 29, 2021 05:06 PM
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Jessie Beck
9 Wine Cocktails Around Europe Worth Traveling For
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
9 Wine Cocktails Around Europe Worth Traveling For
January 29, 2021 05:03 PM
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Ashley Goldsmith
Canada Now Requires 3 COVID Tests and Hotel Quarantine for Entry
Tips + News
Canada Now Requires 3 COVID Tests and Hotel Quarantine for Entry
January 29, 2021 04:36 PM
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Michelle Baran
How Your Credit Card Can Make It Easier to Earn Airline Elite Status in 2021
Loyalty + Rewards
How Your Credit Card Can Make It Easier to Earn Airline Elite Status in 2021
January 29, 2021 04:32 PM
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Eric Rosen
All Travelers to U.S. Need to Show Negative COVID Test Result
Air Travel News
All Travelers to U.S. Need to Show Negative COVID Test Result
January 29, 2021 03:33 PM
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Michelle Baran
“We Are Holding the Olympics This Summer,” Says Japanese PM
Tips + News
“We Are Holding the Olympics This Summer,” Says Japanese PM
January 29, 2021 03:27 PM
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Mari Yamaguchi
How Travelers to the U.S. Can Get COVID Tests Abroad
COVID + Travel
How Travelers to the U.S. Can Get COVID Tests Abroad
January 29, 2021 02:35 PM
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Michelle Baran
With No Mardi Gras Parades, Houses Become the New Floats in New Orleans
Festivals + Events
With No Mardi Gras Parades, Houses Become the New Floats in New Orleans
January 29, 2021 12:56 PM
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Janet McConnaughey
Turndown CBD Gummies Are the Anti-Stress Hotel Amenity We Need in 2021
Hotels
Turndown CBD Gummies Are the Anti-Stress Hotel Amenity We Need in 2021
January 28, 2021 09:39 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The Moroccan City Henri Matisse Called a “Painter’s Paradise”
Art + Architecture
The Moroccan City Henri Matisse Called a “Painter’s Paradise”
January 28, 2021 09:01 AM
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Susie Hodge
10 Incredible National Parks Around the World
Outdoor Adventure
10 Incredible National Parks Around the World
January 27, 2021 06:54 PM
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Kyana Moghadam
The 13 Most Exciting Hotel Openings in the U.S. and Europe for 2021
Hotels
The 13 Most Exciting Hotel Openings in the U.S. and Europe for 2021
January 27, 2021 09:01 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Walk Through Massive Waterfalls at Miami’s New Digital Art Center
Art + Architecture
Walk Through Massive Waterfalls at Miami’s New Digital Art Center
January 26, 2021 02:54 PM
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Sarah Buder
Hyatt Now Offers Free COVID Testing at All Its Mexico, Costa Rica, and Caribbean Hotels
Hotels
Hyatt Now Offers Free COVID Testing at All Its Mexico, Costa Rica, and Caribbean Hotels
January 26, 2021 02:25 PM
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Michelle Baran
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COVID + Travel
Making Up for Lost Trips
January 26, 2021 09:11 AM
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Staff
Biden Reinstates Europe Travel Ban, Adds South Africa
Tips + News
Biden Reinstates Europe Travel Ban, Adds South Africa
January 25, 2021 07:37 PM
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Michelle Baran
Serena Williams Launches Second Luggage Collection With Away
Packing Tips + Gear
Serena Williams Launches Second Luggage Collection With Away
January 25, 2021 07:29 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Pompeii’s Museum Comes Back to Life to Display Exquisite Ancient Excavations
History + Culture
Pompeii’s Museum Comes Back to Life to Display Exquisite Ancient Excavations
January 25, 2021 02:44 PM
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Andrea Rosa
How Querido Hotels Make for Cherished Travel Memories
AFAR Advisor
How Querido Hotels Make for Cherished Travel Memories
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Majority of Americans Say They “Desperately” Need a Vacation
Tips + News
Majority of Americans Say They “Desperately” Need a Vacation
January 25, 2021 11:22 AM
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Roger Dow
Everything You Need to Know About Jazz Fest in New Orleans
Festivals + Events
Everything You Need to Know About Jazz Fest in New Orleans
January 22, 2021 03:41 PM
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Lavinia Spalding
Warm Your Winter With These 11 Hot Cocktails From Around the World
Where to Travel Next
Warm Your Winter With These 11 Hot Cocktails From Around the World
January 22, 2021 01:12 PM
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Audrey Bruno
Where to Go Skiing and Snowboarding in Colorado
Winter Sports
Where to Go Skiing and Snowboarding in Colorado
January 21, 2021 06:32 PM
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Tim Chester
Sri Lanka Reopens to International Travelers After 10 Months Shut
COVID + Travel
Sri Lanka Reopens to International Travelers After 10 Months Shut
January 21, 2021 12:28 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Biden Revokes Trump’s “Discriminatory” Travel Ban
Tips + News
Biden Revokes Trump’s “Discriminatory” Travel Ban
January 21, 2021 11:50 AM
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Michelle Baran
Emirates Adopts New Health Pass for COVID Testing and Vaccines
Air Travel News
Emirates Adopts New Health Pass for COVID Testing and Vaccines
January 20, 2021 06:17 PM
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Michelle Baran
Trump Lifts Europe, Brazil Travel Bans—but Biden to Reinstate Them
Tips + News
Trump Lifts Europe, Brazil Travel Bans—but Biden to Reinstate Them
January 19, 2021 02:03 PM
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Michelle Baran
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