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Yes, Americans Can Still Travel to Cuba. Here’s How

Is it legal for U.S. citizens to travel to Cuba? What types of travel can they take? And what are Cuba Tourist Cards? Here’s what you need to know about visiting Cuba.

March 21, 2024 12:43 PM

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Bailey Berg

View from the water of Varanasi, a spiritual center in India, with boats lining the waterfront and colorful buildings along the stepped shores

River Cruises

Bengal Tigers, Bustling Markets, and Ancient Temples: A New Wave of Cruises Is Plying India’s Storied Rivers

New river cruises in India along the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Hooghly rivers focus on wildlife encounters, centuries-old history, and life along the banks.

September 9, 2025 06:31 PM

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Bailey Berg

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Packing Tips + Gear

I’m a Professional Gear Reviewer, and I’d Never Buy New Luggage Without Considering These 7 Things

Good luggage should be an investment. Before you make a purchase, you’ll want to keep these things in mind.

September 10, 2024 07:03 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Castle Hot Springs in Arizona - grounds shot with mountains in the background and palm trees and a pool

Hotel News + Openings

Few Hotels and Restaurants Join Relais & Châteaux Each Year. Here Are the Latest Additions—and How They Got In

The newest members include a forest retreat in Georgia, a reef-side resort in Belize, and a Michelin-starred restaurant in Alsace.

March 16, 2026 10:17 AM

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Vicki Denig

Health + Wellness

Engaging the World Through Touch

If eyes are the windows to the soul, is touch a tether to our memories?

November 22, 2021 04:25 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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Hiking + Cycling

This 200-Mile California Hiking Trail Is Extremely Hard to Access—But One Company Just Made It Much Easier

Wildland Trekking has just announced four new trips on the beloved John Muir Trail, all of which come with permits. Here’s what to know.

October 9, 2024 08:13 AM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

Vaccinated Travelers No Longer Need COVID Tests to Enter the Bahamas

On May 1, fully vaccinated travelers will be exempt from COVID-19 testing requirements to enter the Bahamas. Here’s what you need to know before you decide to book an island getaway.

April 29, 2021 12:33 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Fall 2025

From the Amazon to Machu Picchu, What It’s Like to Visit Peru as a Blind Traveler

On his first visit to Peru—and his first group tour—contributing writer Ryan Knighton discovers that adventure comes in many, many forms.

October 31, 2025 10:47 AM

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Ryan Knighton

Family Travel

California’s Best Aquariums: Sea Otters, Penguins, and Sharks, Oh My!

You’ve been to the beaches of the Golden State, now discover what’s under those rolling waves and peaceful coves.

April 12, 2019 12:33 PM

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Natalie Stoclet

View of Rome's Pantheon from the inside looking out, with people roaming within and colorful buildings outside

Europe’s new ETIAS authorization entry procedure is slated to go live sometime in 2024. Here’s what European authorities told us when asked about a specific launch date.

August 4, 2023 07:58 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Boulder flatirons, a group of sandstone rock formations, at sunset

Outdoor Adventure

7 Great Things to Do in Boulder, Colorado

From hiking to see the Flatirons to catching a show at the Velvet Elk Lounge, here are some of the best things to do in Boulder, Colorado.

October 28, 2022 04:02 PM

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Bailey Berg

Packing Tips + Gear

Away’s Iconic Suitcases Just Got a Major Upgrade

The redesign includes sturdier trolly handles, more pockets, and seven new colors.

August 1, 2023 06:34 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Health + Wellness

5 Ways to Refresh at the Caribbean’s Ultimate Holistic Wellness Spot

Located on a secluded crescent shore in Saint Lucia, BodyHoliday pairs a beach vacation with an abundance of activities and well-curated spa offerings to renew body, mind, and soul.

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