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Three bottles of sunscreen in different formats on a sandy beach

Health + Wellness

Spray vs. Lotion Sunscreens: Which One Is Safer?

Spray sunscreens are popular and convenient. But are they as safe as lotion sunscreens?

August 8, 2024 07:15 AM

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Nathalie Alonso

Off The Tourist Trail

Make the Most of Rome’s Many Charms—Without the Crowds

Explore neighborhoods outside the Aurelian Walls, eat bucatini all’amatriciana at the restaurant that introduced it to Rome, and visit a winery owned by a prince.

March 4, 2025 07:55 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Dining al fresco just outside of Lisbon in Almada

Food + Drink

This Coastal Region Is Europe’s Most Underrated Food Destination

From seafood feasts to rare wines, experience Portugal’s rich flavors in Lisbon and the surrounding area with TAP’s direct flights from major U.S. cities and stopover program.

Sponsored by Visit Portugal and TAP Air Portugal

Tips + News

Cities Are Becoming More Cycle-Friendly as They Emerge From Lockdown

From Lima to Barcelona, city dwellers are rethinking their reliance on cars as restrictions start to ease.

May 4, 2020 05:03 PM

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Aritz Parra

One tour company is offering the chance to see the famous Antoni Gaudí-designed church with almost no one else around. Here’s what to know about this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

June 20, 2023 02:09 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Spectacular cliffs and rocky coast line of Asturias near Llanes in Northern Spain with the hiking trail to Santiago leading through eucalyptus forests and coast line with a hidden beach

Hiking + Cycling

Escape the Crowds on Spain’s Camino de Santiago With These 2 Quieter Cliffside Paths

The Camino del Norte and Primitivo are alternatives to the Camino Frances, offering more mountains, Basque cuisine, and tranquility.

September 10, 2025 11:15 AM

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Hayley Domin

Art + Architecture

How to Hang Like a Local in Madrid’s Trendiest Neighborhood

Lavapiés, once overlooked, is the go-to district in the Spanish capital to find both traditional and modern Madrid.

February 23, 2018 05:25 PM

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Benjamin Kemper

The World’s Most Luxurious “Hut-to-Hut” Hikes

Hiking + Cycling

7 Incredible Hut-to-Hut Hikes Around the World

Go on an epic hut-to-hut journey with these outfitters.

December 19, 2023 01:02 PM

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Maggie Fuller

UNESCO World Heritage

Strict New Rules Make It More Difficult to Visit Machu Picchu

Peruvian authorities recently unveiled an updated ticketing system for visitors to the UNESCO World Heritage site in an effort to address overcrowding.

January 14, 2019 02:42 PM

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Sarah Buder

Paris, France - 06 April 2025: Tuileries gardens in spring

Cities We Love

How to Spend One Perfect Day in Paris

Locals recommend neighborhoods, antique book stalls, gallery-like designer shops, and—most importantly—towers of pastries, seafood, and natural wine.

February 11, 2026 01:38 PM

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Lane Nieset

What’s New In...

This Australian City Is Top of Our Travel List for 2025. Here’s Why It Should Be on Yours.

Destination dining and a newly expanded art gallery with a blockbuster surrealist exhibition await.

December 6, 2024 12:53 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Spain is home to some bold and seriously tasty red wines.

Food + Drink

Exploring Catalonia’s Rich Wine History, One Sip at a Time

Just outside Barcelona, a wine trail leads to some of the country’s oldest and most impressive vineyards.

August 15, 2022 03:28 PM

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Kristin Braswell

The view of downtown Des Moines from the steps of Iowa's gold domed capitol building.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

9 Things to Do in Des Moines, Iowa

From the biggest beer bar west of the Mississippi to the famed Iowa State Fair, there are oodles of reasons to visit this capital city.

September 13, 2022 08:06 PM

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Bailey Berg

Longreads

Iceland’s “Golden Circle” Is Famous. You Should Know Its “Woollen Circle”

Meet the woman helping make Iceland more sustainable, one sweater at a time.

April 10, 2025 09:46 AM

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Lauren Breedlove

Live music at Mayakoba’s Day of the Dead celebrations

Art + Culture

Why You Should Celebrate Day of the Dead at These 3 Mexican Resorts

Celebrate Mexico’s most vibrant holiday with unforgettable dining, live music, and cultural rituals across Mayakoba’s luxury resorts.

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