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Spring 2022

After COVID Restrictions, Cruises Are Back and Looking Toward the Future

Emerging from the pandemic pause, cruise companies are newly focused on health, sustainability, and the wellbeing of local communities.

April 27, 2022 01:42 PM

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Fran Golden

Small Ship Cruises

This New Mega-Yacht Just Became the Best Way to See the Galápagos

If you don’t think cruising is for you, you may soften your stance when you see the groundbreaking ship that Celebrity Cruises debuted in the wildlife-filled archipelago.

July 2, 2019 07:07 PM

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Gene Sloan

Travel for Good

G Adventures Connects Travelers to Local Communities on a Deeper Level

Our Tour Operators That Give Back series looks at a company that ensures travelers’ dollars benefit the communities they visit.

January 21, 2022 01:26 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

An illustration of a person dressed in traditional Hawaiian clothes and a white make traveler watering a tree.

Summer 2023

What’s the Best Way to Engage With and Honor Local Cultures When I Travel?

Experiencing a new culture can be one of the best parts about traveling—here’s how to engage with local communities respectfully.

August 29, 2023 12:31 PM

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Tim Chester

Hotels

6 Ways Hotels Around the World Are Working to Become More Sustainable

Lodgings are shrinking their footprints and benefiting their communities. Here’s what they’re doing to make it happen.

May 10, 2019 04:04 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

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

If you missed the opportunity to catch the total eclipse over the United States in April, you’ll soon have the chance to catch an exciting “ring of fire” eclipse. Here’s what to know.

August 29, 2024 03:39 PM

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Bailey Berg

Christ the Redeemer in the background behind apartment buildings in Rio de Janeiro

Air Travel News

Delta Is Adding These New South America Flights

Some of our favorite destinations are joining the Delta route network.

February 8, 2023 06:02 PM

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Michelle Baran

L-R: Atacama, Chile; Komodo Island, Indonesia; winter skiing in the Alps

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Where to Travel in 2026 Based on Your New Year’s Resolution

New year, new travels for you.

January 12, 2026 03:01 PM

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Terry Ward

Gentoo penguins walking toward the camera on a patch of snow with people in expedition gear in the background

Cruise News

Calling All Birders—These Cruises Were Made Just for You

The National Audubon Society and HX (formerly Hurtigruten Expeditions) have partnered to launch an exclusive series of bird-watching expedition cruises.

July 15, 2024 06:27 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Natural Wonders

10 Amazing Ancient Forests Around the World

A visit to one of these long-lived woodlands is a restorative experience. Here’s how to see some of the oldest forests on Earth.

March 26, 2024 12:52 PM

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Matt Bell

Cruise

U.S. Cruising Set to Resume June 26

After being banned from sailing in the U.S. since March 2020, the first large ocean ships have been given the green light by the CDC to start sailing again.

June 7, 2021 03:44 PM

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Michelle Baran

Make Your Willy Wonka Fantasies Come True in Ecuador

Restaurants + Cafés

Where to Learn About and Try Chocolate in Ecuador

Sure, you could pop into your favorite shop for a bar of fine, made-in-Ecuador chocolate. Or you could travel to the country for a choose-your-own chocolate adventure.

April 12, 2017 11:37 AM

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Catherine Elton

People sunbathing on loungers atop a stone platform with white umbrellas and turquoise water in Dubrovnik, Croatia

Cruise

Forget Port-Hopping. These Cruises Are Lingering Longer So Guests Can Spend More Time Exploring Destinations

Cruise lines are rethinking the rush from port to port, offering longer stays and overnight visits for deeper, more immersive travel.

April 24, 2026 05:27 PM

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Lauren Dana Ellman

Fish swim in a blue and purple ocean as a scuba diver's bubbles rise.

Spring 2023

Costa Rica Is Making Big Moves to Protect Its Waters. Is It Working?

In 2021, Costa Rica made headlines when it committed to increasing protection for the waters surrounding Cocos Island National Park. In reality, things are far more complicated.

April 17, 2023 04:00 PM

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Mona Gable

Jagged mountain peaks in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming with a reflecting pool of water in the foreground and pine trees bordering the image

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