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An aerial view of Marine City and Gwangan Bridge, Busan, South Korea, 10 Oct 2024.

Winter 2025

This Underrated Asian City Is Home to Beaches, Bathhouses, and Rich History

Often bypassed in favor of shinier Seoul, the South Korean city of Busan—known for its beaches, bathhouses, and rich history—is a destination all its own.

January 6, 2025 02:04 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

Slanted trees line the edge of a beach in Aruba.

Islands

For a Caribbean Beach Vacation Without a Hurricane Risk, Head to the ABC Islands

Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire have postcard-perfect beaches and plenty of activities—plus, they’re outside the Caribbean hurricane belt.

June 1, 2026 02:26 PM

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Brian Major

COVID + Travel

California Has Fully Reopened—What That Means for Travelers

On June 15, the state did away with the majority of its COVID-19 restrictions. One month later, Los Angeles County has reinstated its indoor mask mandate as cases begin to rise.

July 20, 2021 08:12 PM

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Michelle Baran

Road Trips

Score a Classic Car Rental With a Stay at These Southern California Hotels

Cruise the Pacific Coast in a 1957 Porsche Speedster or a 1967 Cadillac DeVille this winter.

November 15, 2018 12:48 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Future of Travel

Loss of Glaciers Will Hurt Tourism, Power Supplies, and More

With many glaciers rapidly melting because of climate change, countries around the world are facing trouble from the disappearance of the ice sheets.

November 12, 2021 02:01 PM

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Victoria Milko

Natural Wonders

Why Your Next Flight Will Be Shorter Than You Expect

United Airlines’ huge expansion of new routes means more nonstops to the places you love to travel.

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Tips + News

This Tiny Country Is Europe’s Fastest Growing Destination

Here’s what you need to know about San Marino before you travel there.

November 9, 2018 09:41 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Why Europe Air Travel Is Such a Mess Right Now

The airport lines are long, and lost luggage is piling up. It’s going to be a chaotic summer for travelers in Europe.

June 23, 2022 03:42 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Essential Guide to Visiting Taos, New Mexico, in the Winter

Though Taos is known for its famous ski valley and fluffy powder, there’s plenty to do in this charming Southwest mountain town that doesn’t have to involve a single snowflake.

December 5, 2023 02:00 PM

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Mae Hamilton

COVID + Travel

This Is When Caribbean Islands Are Reopening for Tourism

A country-by-country guide to which islands are welcoming back international travelers—plus the new rules that aim to keep both visitors and locals safe from COVID-19.

October 20, 2020 07:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

COVID + Travel

Biden Announces New Requirements for Travel Amid Omicron Concerns

The president has issued updated guidelines regarding COVID testing and masking for travel.

December 2, 2021 06:49 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

The 8 Best San Diego Airbnbs to Rent

Live like a local in San Diego by basing your stay at one of the city’s top neighborhood Airbnbs.

March 2, 2021 09:24 PM

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Archana Ram

Health + Wellness

What We Can Learn From Polar Explorers for Surviving Months of Isolation

Long before the internet, Antarctic explorers of the early 1900s survived tedium with these basic activities.

March 30, 2020 12:36 PM

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Daniella McCahey

Woodabe men dressed in traditional regalia for the Gerewol Festival.

Art + Culture

4 African Cultural Traditions Travelers Can Participate In

From beauty pageants for men to the mask craftsmen of the DRC, here are four African cultural traditions that have withstood the test of time.

November 9, 2022 02:29 PM

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Wendy Watta

Cruise

CDC Says You Can Travel in the U.S. but Not Cruise—So Cruise Lines Are Going Abroad

We still don’t know if big ship cruises from U.S. ports will be able to sail this summer. Cruise lines are fed up with waiting.

April 7, 2021 09:39 PM

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Fran Golden

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