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Aerial Image of Negril Jamaica featuring beach, sunset, clear water, vacation destination and serenity

For travelers wondering if now is the time to visit Jamaica following last fall’s devastating hurricane, locals weigh in on what to expect and where recovery efforts stand.

January 23, 2026 02:12 PM

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Sheryl Nance-Nash

A narrow street with food stalls, paper lanterns, and cherry blossoms in Japan

After scrapping the need for U.S. visitors to obtain a tourist visa this past fall, Japan now plans to do away with its remaining pandemic-era travel regulations.

April 5, 2023 06:50 PM

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Bailey Berg

Colorful homes and craggy seaside cliffs in Italy's Cinque Terre with a ramp into the sea lined with sea kayaks

Outdoor Adventure

Cinque Terre’s Most Beloved Hiking Path Fully Reopens After More Than a Decade

In an effort to ensure more responsible tourism, new rules for visiting require reservations and limit how many people can walk the trail daily.

August 21, 2024 04:45 PM

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Erica Firpo

It will absorb two neighboring parks, which will add 150 acres to the area and more connecting trails and overlooks.

February 5, 2026 07:27 PM

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Bailey Berg

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Experience Peru—and Even Machu Picchu—Without the Crowds

Explore lesser-known ruins, meet the people of the valleys, and skip the lines in Lima.

October 16, 2024 04:14 PM

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Tim Chester

Dramatic evening light looking out across the Great Smoky Mountains from along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina

Off The Tourist Trail

Yes, You Can See USA’s Most Visited National Park Without Crowds—Here’s the Local Expert Guide

Fireflies and blue hills shine brighter with fewer people in the way.

October 30, 2025 02:53 PM

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Olivia Young

Trains

A New High-Speed Train Will Connect These 2 Iconic Italy Destinations Directly

Starting in 2024, travelers will be able to take a single train (versus a cumbersome connection) to travel from the capital to this famed archaeological site.

June 16, 2023 03:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

Person with hiking sticks walking downward on a hiking path in South Korea

Outdoor Adventure

A New 530-Mile Coast-to-Coast Hiking Trail Is Coming to South Korea

The forthcoming Dongseo Trail will be South Korea’s first planned long-distance hiking route, connecting the country’s east and west coasts.

January 2, 2026 10:04 AM

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Katie Chang

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A storied winemaker’s return aims to attract new guests and entice old fans once again.

May 19, 2026 02:36 PM

History + Culture

Colosseum’s Underground Passages Reopen to Public

Tourists are now able to go underground and wander the area considered the ancient arena’s “backstage.”

June 29, 2021 04:08 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

A tall, green mountain surrounded by rolling green mountains and mist, beneath a blue sky

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Yes, U.S. Citizens Need a Visa to Travel to These 9 Countries—Including a New One

You can visit 180 countries without getting a visa in advance, but these others require one.

October 13, 2025 01:05 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Inglewood, California / USA - February 14, 2020: Randy's Donuts Bakery and drive-in, a landmark building and roadside attraction near LAX Los Angeles International Airport at Manchester and La Cienaga

Food + Drink

From Jollof Rice to Spicy Aguachile, These 7 Restaurants Offer Global Flavor Near L.A.’s World Cup Stadium

Taste your way around the world in the City of Champions.

January 22, 2026 08:14 AM

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Cathy Chaplin

10 Must-Visit Historical Places Around the World

History + Culture

12 Must-Visit Historical Sites Around the World

If you’ll travel far and wide to be awed by a UNESCO World Heritage site, make sure you have these major attractions on your list.

March 7, 2024 08:22 AM

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Casey Hatfield-Chiotti

The glass skyscraper where the St. Regis Chicago resides was designed by Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang.

Stay Here Next

The Tallest Building Ever Designed by a Woman Is Also One of Chicago’s Best Hotels

The St. Regis Chicago is big on indulgence—but tucked in a corner most tourists never reach.

May 28, 2025 10:10 AM

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Heidi Mitchell

COVID + Travel

Australia Is Reopening to Vaccinated Travelers This Month

It will have been about 704 days since the borders shut to defend against the COVID crisis—but who’s counting?

February 7, 2022 11:44 AM

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Rod McGuirk

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