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Delta to Stop Blocking Middle Seats in May

The carrier is the last airline still offering empty middle seats—but not for much longer.

March 31, 2021 05:01 PM

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Risin and Kellingin, The Giant and the Witch far in the distance with Tjornuvik village in the foreground; colorful houses surrounded by a green valley on a black-sand beach

Applications for the “Closed for Maintenance, Open for Voluntourism” project on the remote archipelago open on January 14, 2025.

January 10, 2025 03:02 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Ocean Cruises

7 Rules for Surviving a Cruise With Your Mother

A Baltic Sea voyage on Viking Cruises proves just the ticket to satisfy both our 30-something writer and her baby-boomer mom.

November 6, 2018 05:18 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Air Travel News

How to Make a Friend in Iceland

It’s actually really easy now thanks to Icelandair’s new program.

October 13, 2016 07:01 PM

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Andrew Richdale

Health + Wellness

8 Hand Creams We’ve Discovered Traveling the World

Soothe your dry, cracked hands with these moisturizers from Japan, Brazil, and beyond.

March 17, 2020 06:28 PM

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Staff

Travel Deals

Save up to 25 Percent During This Huge G Adventures Sale

Get a head start on booking your 2020 travels at this sale, which starts on Christmas and runs through January 31, 2020.

December 25, 2019 07:41 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The minibar at Borgo Santandrea on Italy's Amalfi Coast features a robin’s egg blue feathered backdrop and ribbed wooden cabinetry.

Hotels

Hotel Minibars Have Vastly Improved—These Are the Best of the Best

The top minibars around the world are sustainable, locally sourced, and customized.

October 7, 2023 09:34 AM

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Nora Zelevansky

Air Travel News

The Real Cost of Bad Airplane Behavior

What kind of poetic justice can we get when someone’s selfish actions result in our flight being delayed, diverted, or even grounded?

September 25, 2023 12:10 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Holiday Travel

Holiday Traditions Around the World That Might Surprise You

From eating KFC in Japan to dancing bears in Romania, discover eight surprising holiday and Christmas traditions from around the world.

December 18, 2020 04:03 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO Adds 29 New World Heritage Sites to Its List of Landmarks

Here’s why these 2019 additions—from a sparkling wine region in Italy to an 18th-century walled city in India—deserve a spot on your must-travel list.

July 11, 2019 01:27 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

green clogs person walking on tile floor

Packing Tips + Gear

Why Clogs Are the Perfect Travel Shoe

There’s a type out there for everyone, whether you’re traveling by train or plane, or heading to the beach or bar.

April 18, 2024 02:02 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Expedition Cruises

Antarctica, Galápagos Cruises Discounted for Solo Travelers With This Expedition Line

From November 10 to 14, solo travelers can book select Hurtigruten cruises without any single supplement fees.

November 10, 2021 11:35 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

Europe Unveils Plans to Open to Vaccinated Americans

The wait is over: American travelers who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 may soon enter the European Union, the head of the European Commission said.

April 25, 2021 08:44 PM

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Michelle Baran

Sailing yachts, corinthian bonifacio yacht rendering (L); Orient Express Corinthian Desk & Daybed (R)

Cruise

The Most Anticipated New Cruise Ships of 2026

It’s a thrilling year for cruise ship launches as major luxury hotel brands Four Seasons and Orient Express prepare to make their seafaring debut, among other exciting new vessels.

February 19, 2026 03:11 PM

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Jeri Clausing

A 'ring of fire' solar eclipse with the sun still visible behind the moon in a darkened sky with trees down below

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