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Race in a Legit Dragon Boat in Hong Kong

To mark the 40th anniversary of Hong Kong’s iconic Dragon Boat Festival, The Peninsula has created a one-of-a-kind insider’s experience for hotel guests.

May 26, 2016 02:15 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Festivals + Events

Race Day in Bermuda

A trip to the America’s Cup World Series offers an excuse to explore life on this sunny island

October 29, 2015 08:09 PM

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Joseph Diaz

rider on horseback in arena with crowd in background

Longreads

This Centuries-Old Indigenous Sport Is Having a Renaissance

Across North America, Native communities are carrying on relay racing—a time-honored, high-adrenaline tradition.

November 25, 2024 08:51 AM

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Kate Nelson

Water Sports

Where to Watch Bermuda’s Best 2026 Sailing Events

Enjoy races and experiences that make the island a top destination for the 2026 sailing season.

The much-anticipated new Epic Universe at the Universal Orlando Resort in Florida is the first major theme park to open in the United States in a quarter century. Here’s what to expect.

May 22, 2025 09:46 AM

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Susan B. Barnes

Woman riding a road bike as the sun sets in the distance

Outdoor Adventure

Around the World in 110 Days: Meet the Cyclist Hoping to Break a World Record

Chasing170 the Guinness World Record, Lael Wilcox will cycle an average of 170 miles a day.

June 7, 2024 08:50 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Stay Here Next

I Swapped NYC Subway Delays for Saddles at This New Catskills Ranch

At Driftwood Ranch Resort in the Catskills, Western-style charm pairs with mountain air and outdoor adventures.

September 1, 2025 11:53 AM

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Susan Portnoy

black woman in sunglasses looking at her phone and holding suitcase outside a building

Longreads

For Black Travelers, TikTok Is Today’s Version of the “Green Book”

Nearly a century after the “Green Book” and other Black travel publications emerged, their mission is still necessary—and their legacy lives on via TikTok and other social media.

July 16, 2024 08:32 AM

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Tamara J. Walker

Videos

The Best Time to Visit Alaska Might Surprise You [VIDEO]

Here’s when to go, depending on which activity you’d like to do.

November 9, 2023 05:31 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Alila Ventana Big Sur is among the Monterey-area resorts that have made improvements to their rooms and spas.

Food + Drink

What’s New for Food, Wine, and Travel in Monterey

From coastal escapes to cliffside views, Monterey County keeps adding standout resorts, restaurants, wineries, and events.

Sponsored by See Monterey

Ukraine + Travel

At Ukraine’s Largest Art Museum, a Race to Protect Heritage

At the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in the western city of Lviv, Ukraine, staff hurry to pack up and relocate its vast collection in the event of an attack by Russian forces.

March 7, 2022 02:20 PM

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Bernat Armangué

Epic Trips

I Rode a Bike Through Rwanda for 5 Days—Here’s Why It Was the Best Way to See the Country

Rwanda’s flourishing cycling culture gives reason to visit beyond the mountain gorillas.

October 11, 2024 09:35 AM

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Erik Trinidad

View of houses and balconies on a street in Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia

Air Travel News

Delta Travelers Choose Where in Europe the Airline Will Fly to Next

In a playful take on selecting its new summer service lineup, Delta Air Lines put some of the decision making directly into the hands of its customers. Here’s where they voted to go.

September 17, 2025 03:07 PM

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Chris Dong

Las Vegas, DEC 25, 2020 - Beautiful sunset view of the Tivoli Village

Cities We Love

Locals and Travel Advisors Reveal How to Do Vegas Like a Pro

Sin City is known for casinos and clubs—but it’s also home to great vegan restaurants, outdoor adventure, and top spas.

February 12, 2025 04:00 PM

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Cat Sposato

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