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Saudi Arabia Will Start Issuing Tourist Visas for the First Time Ever

The conservative Middle Eastern kingdom will offer tourist visas in a push to lessen its dependence on the oil industry.

September 27, 2019 08:08 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Maple syrup season in rural Quebec, Canada. Collection maple sap in spring forest.

History + Culture

The “Maple Syrup Capital of the World” Is Famous for Sugar Shacks, Festivals, and Indigenous History

A visit to a sugar shack run by First Nations people sheds light on maple syrup’s deep roots in northeastern Canada.

March 13, 2025 02:17 PM

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Debbie Olsen

Sunset view of Lisbon old town on Tagus river with medieval buildings and castle. Lisboa, Portugal skyline. Travel destination

Cities We Love

Why Lisbon Is Impossible to Resist Right Now

Don’t leave the Portuguese capital without trying these 12 experiences.

February 20, 2026 12:45 PM

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Chadner Navarro

Where to Travel Next

The 10 Best Islands to Move to After Retiring

If you dream of spending your retirement as an expat on an island, these are the most beautiful—and affordable—places to move to in the world.

December 7, 2023 11:30 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Home Workouts to Stay Sane and Fit While You’re Stuck Inside

Health + Wellness

Stay in Shape While Traveling—No Gym Required—With These Hotel Room Friendly Exercises

Whether you’re limited to your living room or a hotel room, there are countless ways to build strength, stamina, and flexibility with little or no equipment.

April 21, 2020 02:53 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

The Kellogg Doolittle House with a cantilevered roof built into the Joshua Tree desert

Hotels

16 Airbnbs in Joshua Tree to Book for a Desert Retreat

You’ll want to add these Joshua Tree Airbnbs—with futuristic architecture, firepits, and unparalleled stargazing opportunities—to your wish list.

October 9, 2023 08:54 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Woman swimming in a sky-high pool, surrounded by snowy mountain landscape

Where to Travel Next

13 Toasty Outdoor Pools in Snowy Places

Winter weather isn’t just for skiing or sledding—it can also be for taking long, relaxing soaks in steaming pools surrounded by snowy scenery.

January 22, 2026 01:54 PM

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Nicole Trilivas

Peter Knego with the former <i>Augustus</i> Italian liner of 1952 in Alang, India. Much of the ship is now with Knego in his home in Oceanside, California.

Longreads

This Is Where Cruise Ships Go to Die. Meet the Man Saving Them

Peter Knego has gone to extremes salvaging at-risk history. He says it’s worth the gamble.

October 24, 2024 10:26 AM

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Jen Rose Smith

A garden in bloom with purple, pink and red flowers, with a castle in the background

History + Culture

8 French Castles Straight Out of a Fairy Tale

Step back in time inside the grand former homes of French royalty.

February 4, 2025 12:03 PM

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Kimberley Lovato

Travel for Good

These 15 Women Are Changing The Way We Travel

From creating resources for deaf travelers to starting surf collectives for people of color, these women are challenging—and shaping—the ways we move through the world.

March 8, 2023 04:14 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

A view of Marksburg Castle along the Rhine River in Germany

Family Travel

This Fun, Jam-Packed Itinerary Will Have Your Family Saying “Ja” to Germany

More than bratwurst and pretzels, delights like chocolate museums, UNESCO-recognized castles, and Roman ruins fill Germany to keep kids delighted on the ultimate family vacation.

Sponsored by Hilton and the German National Tourist Board

Epic Trips

There’s More to Kenya Than Safaris

In Nairobi, the Maasai Mara, and beyond, a safari veteran has a distinctive new experience.

October 7, 2019 04:16 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Outdoor Adventure

The Most Exciting Outdoor Adventures in the Sonoran Desert

From hiking and mountain biking to hot air balloon rides and rafting trips, here are the most-thrilling ways to get outside in the Greater Phoenix area.

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