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Airbnb Wants to Pay for You to Go to Culinary School in Italy With David Chang

To launch its new “Cooking Experiences” category, Airbnb is sending 100 home cooks to the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, Italy, for a week next summer. Here’s how to apply.

November 25, 2019 08:27 AM

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Cassie Shortsleeve

Mountains surrounding the town of Grindewald, Switzerland.

Art + Culture

15 Star Wars Filming Locations Worth a Visit

It turns out the “Star Wars” galaxy isn’t terribly far, far away.

August 18, 2023 02:16 PM

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Kyle N. Ormiston

A small stretch of beach in the Dominican Republic with some sand, turquoise blue water, palm trees and beach houses.

As Haiti endures severe unrest and political upheaval, travelers may be wondering what the situation on the ground is like in the neighboring Dominican Republic.

March 20, 2024 12:16 PM

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Meagan Drillinger

Houses along Seventh Lake in the Adirondacks, New York

Astrotourism

Where to Camp for the Total Solar Eclipse

Stake a claim to these viewing spots in the USA.

January 18, 2024 12:42 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Outdoor Adventure

Free-Diving in Turks and Caicos Taught Me to Breathe, Not Just Hold My Breath

On the world’s most serene beaches, learning to dive without oxygen tanks becomes a meditation underwater and above land.

November 6, 2025 12:29 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

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

Many things can affect travel, but weather is a doozy.

Air Travel News

These Are the Weather Conditions Most Likely to Cancel or Delay Your Flight

Knowing how weather affects air travel won’t make your flight cancellations any less frustrating. But it will make you smarter—and maybe a little calmer.

August 20, 2024 07:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

Where to Travel Next

Discover Hidden Charms in the City of Light

There is wonder everywhere you look in Paris. Go beyond the iconic sights to see this classic destination’s unsung sides and experience its delights in unexpected ways.

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Two people walking in the sun along an old building with cracked siding shading their faces

Travel Tips + Etiquette

6 Mistakes Not to Make When Traveling During Extreme Heat

As we endure another record-breaking summer of scorching temperatures, experts weigh in on common mistakes travelers make when it’s extremely hot outside.

July 15, 2024 06:52 PM

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Terry Ward

The outdoor Sunset Bar on the Celebrity Beyond cruise ship

Cruise News

New Celebrity Ship Brings Style, Fine Dining, and Wellness to the High Seas

The newly launched cruise ship “Celebrity Beyond” has brought in some serious food, fitness, and design star power.

November 18, 2022 08:05 PM

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Fran Golden

Health + Wellness

My Favorite Wellness Travel Tip? Talk to Strangers in the Sauna

Forget silent spa sessions—in London, Amsterdam, and elsewhere, saunas are embracing their communal side.

January 27, 2026 01:42 PM

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Lucy Kehoe

Six Senses Laamu is a model for sustainable hospitality in the Maldives.

Travel for Good

Your Next Beach Vacation Could Help Protect the Ocean

The tide of voices advocating for ocean protection seems to be rising—and a traveler’s actions can speak loudly.

June 2, 2023 05:16 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Islands

The Best Things to Do in Martinique

Beaches, hikes, botanical gardens, and historical sites will keep you entertained.

March 30, 2022 05:34 PM

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Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

Food + Drink

Eat Well, Do Good: Restaurants That Give Back

Feed your belly and your soul at these philanthropic spots around the world.

November 30, 2021 07:15 PM

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Billie Cohen

Dromoland castle stone exterior with blue skies

Hotels We Love

These Are the 22 Best Historic Hotels Around the World

These remarkable hotel makeovers of historic buildings are bringing the past to life again.

April 21, 2026 07:10 PM

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Mary Holland

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