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Noirmoutier island in France. French beach and village of Le Vieil

Can You Visit France Without the Crowds? Bien Sur! Just Follow These 7 Tips

Step into a real-life fairy tale in your own château, float down peaceful canals, and discover some of Europe’s wildest and most beautiful coastlines.

May 2, 2025 04:00 PM

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Eleanor Aldridge

People in blue costumes parade at the Marques de Sapucai Sambodromo

Festivals + Events

Everything You Need to Know About Carnival in Rio

The Brazilian city’s long affair with the celebration comes from centuries of history and tradition.

February 17, 2023 09:25 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

COVID + Travel

Kauai Reinstating 14-Day Quarantine Requirement for Travelers

Starting December 2, Hawaii’s pretravel testing program will no longer apply for Kauai.

December 18, 2020 04:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

Europe’s Most Popular Hotels, According to Experts

Trusted travel advisors share their favorite hotels in Europe—the most-booked, most-raved-about properties from Italy to Montenegro.

May 6, 2021 10:01 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Cities We Love

Sunday Funday: A Perfect Day in Washington, D.C.

A local writer shares her perfect itinerary for a Sunday Funday in Washington, D.C. (Drinks included.)

January 5, 2022 12:16 PM

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Mekita Rivas

Jaguar rewilding in Caiman Ecological Refuge, in Brazil's Pantanal.

Safari

Venturing into Brazil’s Pantanal Region on a Jaguar Safari

In the Brazilian wetlands, we track jaguars and hyacinth macaws on a wildlife conservation tour in the same time zone as New York City.

October 17, 2022 01:45 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Cities We Love

I Was a Tour Guide in Venice—Here’s Why Winter Is Hands-Down the Best Time to Visit

Venice in the off season is its most cinematic.

October 14, 2024 05:30 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Man swimming among caverns with two small children

Family Travel

11 Family Travel Tips Every Parent Should Know

Advice from globe-trotting editors, flight attendants, and industry experts who have seen and survived it all.

November 8, 2023 05:05 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Guánica is one of many destinations for hiking in Puerto Rico.

Outdoor Adventure

7 Puerto Rico Hikes with Caves and Coastlines

The only rainforest in the U.S. National Forest system, a botanical garden, coastal trails, and more await in Puerto Rico.

Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico

Packing Tips + Gear

Merrell Wants to Make the Outdoors More Inclusive

A percentage of the proceeds from the new Merrell x Latasha Dunston “Outdoors for All” Collection will go to a nonprofit that encourages Black women, men, and children to explore nature.

June 17, 2021 12:53 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Solo Travel

Looking to Live Abroad (for a Few Months)? These Countries Are Offering Remote Work Visas for Longer Stays.

Change up your workplace scenery with these countries.

March 24, 2025 05:48 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

A French town with ancient castles backed by a huge cliff with more medieval buildings above it, all surrounded by trees.

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

6 Underrated French Wine Regions Worth Exploring

Go beyond the châteaux (and crowds) of the Loire Valley.

April 3, 2025 06:11 AM

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Sophie Friedman

Food + Drink

From Tacos to Tlyaudas: 14 Essential Mexican Foods to Try on Your Next Trip

From tlayudas to tacos, here are 14 essential Mexican foods to try on your next trip to Mexico.

August 4, 2024 12:40 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Long, wide tunnel walkway at airport with blue and purple lighting and passengers, plus moving walkways on each side

Longreads

People Who Hate Airports Can’t See What Makes Them Magical

Airports are maddening. But they’re also magical, I think—even after getting stranded in one for eight hours.

December 11, 2025 11:02 AM

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Heather Radke

Cheyenne Wyoming Curt Gowdy State Park Mountain Bike Visit Cheyenne

Outdoor Adventure

This Wyoming City Is a Great Base for Outdoor Adventure

High plains, granite formations, and forested trails invite hiking, biking, paddleboarding, and more in Wyoming.

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