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The 5 Emerging Destinations in Saudi Arabia You Need to Know

A 105-mile-long city, a conservation-driven beach resort, and a restored UNESCO site are a few of the exciting tourism developments in Saudi Arabia.

January 27, 2023 06:12 PM

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Nicola Chilton

4 Days In

How to Have the Perfect Long Weekend in Edinburgh, According to Locals

Meander the cobbled streets, climb an historic volcano, and be sure to try a wee dram of whisky.

May 20, 2025 03:14 PM

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Lottie Gross

People

Black Travel Is Not a Monolith

Travel as a transformative form of escapism is not something afforded to everyone, and intersecting identities only make it more challenging for members of marginalized groups.

February 12, 2021 02:02 PM

LGBTQ Travel

How Travel Helped Me Come Out

It took a conference in Brazil, and a few joyful trysts around the world, for me to gain the courage to live life on my terms.

June 7, 2023 05:13 PM

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OluTimehin Kukoyi

Here's everything you need to know about protecting yourself from COVID on your next cruise.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Caught COVID on a Cruise

Many countries are dropping COVID entry requirements and ships are sailing in full force once again. COVID-19, however, still lingers in the air—literally.

October 5, 2022 09:24 PM

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Mae Hamilton

An overhead view of a lobster roll garnished with lettuce and some melted butter on a white plate

Air Travel News

A Brand-New Delta One Lounge Just Opened on the East Coast—and It’s Serving Up Serious Seafood Meals

The airline’s latest lounge space for its first-class travelers pays homage to Boston’s seafaring roots with lobster rolls, chowder, crab cakes, and maritime-inspired decor.

December 11, 2024 05:29 PM

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Bailey Berg

Rattlesnake Canyon is a scenic area within the Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness which in turn forms the core of the Bureau of Land Management administered McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area.

Family Travel

6 Kid-Friendly U.S. Travel Destinations That Will Be Even Better Than Ever in 2025

From the rodeo capital of Wyoming to an epic new theme park in Orlando, these destinations should be on every family’s radar this year.

April 29, 2025 03:16 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

COVID + Travel

We Reviewed the CDC-Approved COVID Home Tests for International Travel—Here’s What to Know

We road tested the BinaxNOW, Ellume COVID-19, Cue, and Detect home tests to see how they actually fare while traveling.

January 14, 2022 04:25 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

U.S. to Begin Restricting Travel From India Amid Virus Surge

A ban on travel from India is set to go into effect on Tuesday, May 4.

April 30, 2021 05:18 PM

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Zeke Miller

A modern building with a glass wall under a pink sky

Hotels

14 Airbnb Alternatives for Every Kind of Vacation Home Seeker

Our favorite vacation rental companies offer everything from luxurious villas and design-forward dwellings to stylish family-friendly cribs.

July 23, 2024 09:36 AM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

Things I Wish I Knew Before Checking Into a Hotel With a Dog

Hotel stays with your dog can be tricky—here’s how to prepare with these 5 tips.

October 9, 2024 01:09 PM

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Bailey Berg

This hallway at Palazzo Talìa features large green banquette seating and floor to ceiling curtains.

Hotels

The 4 Most Exciting New Hotels in Rome

Headed to Rome? These are the four new (and newly renovated) hotels to book for your next trip to the Eternal City.

November 1, 2024 05:09 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Art + Culture

Inside Bermuda’s Emerging Art World

Your guide to the murals, events, and cultural spots that showcase Bermuda’s art scene.

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