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Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Underrated Joy of Asking for Directions

Asking for navigation help doesn’t have to be embarrassing—instead, it can be an opportunity for connection.

August 10, 2023 04:04 PM

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Amy Zhang

An aerial view of French icebreaker 'Le Commandant Charcot' sailing through sheets of ice

Cruise

These Are the World’s Best Cruise Ships

From long-standing icons to newer ships with modern amenities and innovative eco-friendly features, this is our list of the best cruise ships sailing the seas.

July 3, 2025 06:41 PM

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Fran Golden

Collage of ski trip packing essentials on a purple and green checkered background

Winter Sports

The Ultimate Ski Trip Packing List

Follow this guide to the best things to take on a ski trip, for both on and off the slopes.

January 30, 2024 05:12 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Versailles, France, August 18, 2012. Le Grand Trianon at The Palace of Versailles.

History + Culture

8 Beautiful Châteaux in France You Can Visit—or Even Spend the Night In

Spending the day in fantastical splendor? Yes, please.

February 13, 2024 10:51 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

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

The pink 15th-century facade and a Gothic arch detail of the Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli hotel, which opens in Venice in April 2026.

Hotels

Venice’s Most Anticipated New Hotel Is Now Accepting Reservations

Hot on the heels of La Minerva in Rome, Orient Express is now taking bookings for its second hotel, Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli, in a 15th-century palace.

July 24, 2025 01:18 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Air Travel News

Bye-Bye, Biscoff! Delta Discontinues Snack and Drink Service on Short Flights

The move comes as airlines are grappling with increasing costs.

May 6, 2026 02:45 PM

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Bailey Berg

Museums + Galleries

This New Tokyo Museum Feels Like Traveling in Time to Midcentury Japan—Vinyl Records, Rotary Phones, and All

The Odaiba Retro Museum brings Japan’s Shōwa era back to life, tapping into Tokyo’s growing love of analogue nostalgia.

April 16, 2026 02:55 PM

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Karen Gardiner

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Charleston This Fall

Extend summer well into October with outdoor festivals and poolside cocktails in the Holy City.

August 31, 2021 12:42 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Lojel Cubo Small Carryon showing laptop sleeve flap access to main compartment. Person is pulling a white pouch out of the suitcase

Packing Tips + Gear

I’m Team Soft Luggage, But This Hardshell Carry-On May Convert Me

I have been against hardshell suitcases for years. But the LOJEL Cubo Small has a feature that is making me change my mind.

July 29, 2024 01:33 PM

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Billie Cohen

Historic buildings and trees along the shore of a lake in Beaulieu in Hampshire, England

A proposed bill would allow local leaders in England to introduce visitor taxes, putting the country on par with tourism hubs in other European countries.

May 22, 2026 03:29 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Hotels

This New “Boatel” Has Its Own Oyster Company on Site

The Shoals opened in May on the North Fork of Long Island, New York.

June 22, 2022 08:22 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Long security lines at Denver International Airport

Air Travel News

TSA Agents Will Finally Be Getting Paid Again, But Challenges for U.S. Airports Remain

The fact that TSA agents will finally get paychecks again is not likely to be a silver bullet following weeks of chaos at the country’s airports.

March 30, 2026 05:38 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Beach Pavilion accommodations at Amanzoe in Greece feature a private pool.

Fall 2024

These Are the 16 Best Hotels and Resorts in Greece

Greece is always a good idea. Here are the 16 best hotels and resorts across the country, whether you’re looking for a beach retreat, a high-design city escape, or a mountain getaway.

October 29, 2024 10:27 AM

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Nicola Chilton

Wide angle view of the flowing sulfurous water at the hot water field (Yubatake) at Kusatsu Onsen hot spring resort in Gunma, Japan, on a cloudy day.

National Parks

This National Park in Japan Has Hundreds of Hot Spring Pools and the Country’s Most Popular Onsen

Japanese locals have been voting these the top thermal waters since the 1400s.

January 30, 2026 03:17 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

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