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The Future of Travel

Kauai Will Allow Visitors to Quarantine Within Resorts—if They Wear a Tracking Device

At approved properties, guests will be able to move around in their “resort bubble” during their mandatory quarantine.

September 16, 2020 07:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

Beaches

The Best Way to Help Hurricane Relief in the Caribbean? Book a Trip

The tropical islands need your support more than ever—and these travel initiatives are making it even easier to give back.

November 3, 2017 03:02 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

National Parks

How to Get a Haleakala Sunrise Reservation

The National Park Service’s new permit system combats madding crowds, parking dramas, and other growing problems at the summit.

February 11, 2020 02:14 PM

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Matt Villano

Famous marine biologist and oceanographer Syvlia Earle diving among coral

Cruise

Can Cruise Ships Help the World’s Oceans? This Famous Marine Biologist Thinks So.

Marine biologist and oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle serves as the godmother of Explora Journeys’ recently launched ‘Explora I’ cruise ship. Here’s why she doesn’t think that’s a conflict of interest.

March 26, 2024 08:57 AM

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Fran Golden

Road Trips

The Best Winter Road Trips in the U.S.

Why winter is the best time to take a leisurely trip through the South or visit Utah’s popular national parks.

December 5, 2023 01:02 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO Adds 18 New Sites to Its World Network of Biosphere Reserves

The network now includes 701 protected nature reserves in 124 countries around the world.

June 19, 2019 07:08 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cruise

These Cruises Will Require Guests to Have COVID Vaccinations

Will the move entice passengers back to the high seas?

April 5, 2021 07:29 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

The Major U.S. Airlines Have All Ditched Their Change Fees—for Good

United, Delta, American, and Alaska have all eliminated their flight change fees in one of the more significant changes to the way airlines do business in recent history.

September 1, 2020 02:39 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

German Low-Cost Carrier Condor Offers Europe Flights From $265

Another bargain transatlantic airline is rapidly expanding its U.S. service, offering more affordable alternatives to this year’s sky-high Europe airfares.

May 31, 2022 05:24 PM

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Michelle Baran

Top deck of an Oceania Cruises ship in port with the pool and ample white loungers in view

Ocean Cruises

Don’t Want to Cruise With Kids? Sail on These Adult-Focused Cruise Ships

From cruise lines with a minimum age requirement to itineraries that cater specifically to adults, on these cruises you won’t see many or any younger passengers.

January 30, 2026 04:50 PM

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Fran Golden

History + Culture

9 Cool UNESCO Experiences That Aren’t Places

Sometimes treasured World Heritage sites aren’t sites at all.

June 15, 2020 02:19 PM

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Sara Button

Stay Here Next

Stay Here Next: Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s New York

A touch of Paris lands in Tribeca with the U.S. debut of the Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s New York.

March 27, 2023 12:42 PM

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Kristin Braswell

There's nothing like an Ace hotel lobby bar—and now Toronto gets to experience the good times.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 20 Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Toronto

In Toronto’s burgeoning hotel scene, you’ll find Canada’s first Ace Hotel, a reimagined St. Regis, and an ultra-cool boutique stay in a private women’s club.

July 16, 2025 02:32 PM

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Michael Kaminer

Travel Tips + Etiquette

It’s Not Too Late to Get Airbnb Reservations This Summer With These Hacks

Use these tips to find a summer vacation rental.

May 26, 2021 12:59 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

The 13 Most Exciting Hotel Openings in the U.S. and Europe for 2021

When planning your next trip, don’t miss these exciting openings from New York and Boston to Italy and Montenegro, slated to open throughout 2021.

January 27, 2021 09:01 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

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