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Image of the deck of the 136-passenger 'Sea Cloud Spirit' with blue loungers and sails billowing overhead

Small Ship Cruises

Not Big on Cruising? This Intimate Sailing Ship Feels More Like a Private Yacht

Here’s what it’s really like to cruise on the classic sailing vessel Sea Cloud Spirit.

February 28, 2024 08:02 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Epic Trips

This Lesser-Known Island Is Malta’s Quieter Little Sister

From fig festivals and beaches to hiking and rock climbing, here’s a local’s guide to enjoying this lesser-known Mediterranean gem.

A step-by-step guide on what to do if you see a lower airfare for a flight your recently booked—and already paid for in full.

March 27, 2024 01:25 PM

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Michelle Baran

Longreads

50 Years After Picasso’s Death, I Retraced His Life in Europe. Here’s What I Found

Málaga, Barcelona, Paris, Antibes, Mougins—visiting all the places that shaped Picasso’s art and soul.

August 8, 2023 06:12 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Outdoor Adventure

Storm Tourism Is Surging—and Vancouver Island Is Leading the Charge

British Columbia’s wild winter weather makes it the epicenter of a growing travel trend.

September 23, 2025 10:10 AM

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Alexandra Marvar

The circular Hirshhorn Museum building with three rows of windows, as viewed from an interior courtyard

What’s New In...

What’s New in Washington, D.C. This Fall

Don’t let election season scare you away: The nation’s capital has plenty of other exciting things to offer in the coming months.

October 9, 2024 09:01 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Food + Drink

10 Essential Foods to Eat on a Trip to Puerto Rico

Plantains from Africa, cooking techniques from Spain—Puerto Rico’s dishes are a testament to its multicultural history.

May 27, 2023 12:27 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

In the Magazine

Around the World in 39 Places

In our latest issue, we’ve scoured the globe for where travelers should visit next—and reached out to the people who know them best: locals.

December 1, 2021 02:19 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

The hydrogen-powered rail will only emit water vapor while shuttling between destinations in Canada.

March 13, 2023 06:28 AM

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Bailey Berg

The Notos rooftop at the Six Senses Rome

Stay Here Next

Six Senses Rome Is a Modern Take on Ancient Roman Wellness

A historic palazzo in the center of Rome reopens as an urban oasis.

July 5, 2023 02:00 PM

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Erica Firpo

overhead view of two gourmet meals on a private jet with champagne bottle and two glasses

Air Travel News

How Much Does it Actually Cost to Fly in a Private Jet?

There are ample ways to charter a private jet or book a seat on a semi-private flight. And the cost varies more than most travelers probably realize.

September 23, 2024 12:11 PM

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Michelle Baran

Landscape with Cathedral La Seu at sunset time in Palma de Mallorca islands, Spain

Where to Go in Spring

Beyond Barcelona: This Spring’s Unmissable Spanish City

You won’t find this center of history, seaside cuisine, and design on the Iberian Peninsula.

February 8, 2023 08:34 PM

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Sheryl Nance-Nash

Bowie House - The Billet Room & Mahjong experience

As mahjong surges in popularity, hotels across the country are introducing clinics, retreats, and social game nights that bring travelers and locals together around the table.

May 28, 2026 05:33 PM

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Bailey Berg

Vendors selling scenic prints along the Seine River in Paris

The introduction of new ETIAS entry rules for foreign travelers heading to Europe has been pushed back yet again.

October 23, 2023 06:50 PM

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Michelle Baran

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