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Europe to Open to Fully Vaccinated Travelers

European Union leaders have agreed to allow fully vaccinated travelers to enter the 27-nation bloc—a move that will end the more than year-long, pandemic-era travel ban.

May 19, 2021 01:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

This guest room at the Regent Hong Kong features views of Victoria Harbour.

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This Reimagined Icon Is One of Hong Kong’s Most Exciting New Hotels

A beloved Hong Kong classic returns with a sleek new look—here’s a first-person review.

December 19, 2023 10:22 AM

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Chris Schalkx

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

Here’s everything you need to know to renew this essential travel document, from the right forms to use to how much it will cost.

March 26, 2026 12:57 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

A person in a canoe and a larger boat in the background sailing in India's tropical Kerala region with plentiful palm trees lining the shores

Cruise

8 of the Most Exciting Cruise Destinations in 2025

We’ve rounded up some of the most amazing places to visit by sea in the coming year—from Alaska’s Aleutian Islands to Albania, from New Guinea to Northwest Greenland.

January 29, 2025 07:52 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

U.K. to Enter COVID Lockdown for At Least Four Weeks

Under the new restrictions, bars and restaurants can only offer take-out, nonessential shops must close, and people can only leave home for specific reasons, such as exercise.

November 2, 2020 06:36 PM

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Jill Lawless

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Loyalty + Rewards

Earn up to 200K Points With These Record-Breaking Marriott AmEx Credit Card Offers

These enticing, two-part welcome bonuses are available until August 9, 2023.

June 12, 2023 07:00 PM

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Paul Rubio

View of rocks and a pond a the Garden at Adachi Musem of Art

Destination Spotlight

This Quiet Coastal Region is Only 1.5 Hours from Tokyo

The San’in region, comprising the Tottori and Shimane prefectures, is a natural haven for those seeking a side of Japan without the crowds.

Sponsored by Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau

Required Eating: 10 Foods Not to Miss in Minnesota

Food + Drink

These Are the 13 Best Places to Try Native American Food in the U.S.

Contemporary restaurants are reimagining what “American” food means with the help of Indigenous chefs and ingredients.

October 10, 2024 03:32 PM

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Andrea Cooper

Socotra, Yemen - January 19, 2025: Discovering Socotra Islands breathtaking landscapes and coastlines on an adventure

Longreads

Can the “Galápagos of the Arabian Sea” Survive Its Popularity?

The UNESCO-listed island of Socotra faces an onslaught of sustainability challenges, from climate change to an Instagram-fueled tourism surge.

January 29, 2026 11:10 AM

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Rachel Nuwer

Fall 2025

Track Wolves, Dive Shipwrecks, Hunt for Truffles: 52 Epic Adventures in Every State

Your guide to adrenaline-pumping, wildlife-filled, off-the-beaten-path experiences across all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.

September 16, 2025 12:35 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

National Parks

A First-Timer’s Guide to Banff National Park

Banff National Park is full of rugged mountain peaks, emerald lakes, and vast glaciers. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of your time there.

May 13, 2024 06:49 PM

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Juliette Recompsat

COVID + Travel

Europe Votes to Reinstate Restrictions on U.S. Travelers

European countries might now start curbing nonessential travel for unvaccinated travelers or adding stricter entry requirements for vaccinated travelers.

August 30, 2021 03:16 PM

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Michelle Baran

Natural Wonders

Here’s Where You Can Swim With Humpback Whales This Summer

Western Australia is embracing this unique experience.

July 17, 2017 11:50 AM

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Matt Villano

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