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Venice to Start Charging Tourists to Enter the City

The details are still being finalized, but day-trippers should be prepared to book tickets in advance to enter the city’s historic center.

January 14, 2022 08:28 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Weekend Getaways

Why This Maryland Eastern Shore Town Should Be on Your Summer Trip List

Head here for dynamic history, beautiful scenery—and plenty of crabs.

August 5, 2022 01:35 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Health + Wellness

Why You Should Soak in a Bathtub of Seaweed on Ireland’s Coast

A new generation of seaweed bathhouses is opening along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, reviving a centuries-old wellness practice that uses the sea’s healing powers.

August 5, 2024 10:05 AM

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Sarah Bence

Art + Architecture

Why Macao Is the Hidden Gem You Need to See Next

With fascinating history and art, multicultural cuisine, and several new hotels, this bustling city in Asia makes for a rewarding dream trip.

Sponsored by Macao Government Tourism Office

Food + Drink

High in the Mountains of Puerto Rico, a Coffee Farm Worth the Trek

Sandra Farms has been producing sustainable, small-batch coffee since 2001.

June 15, 2023 11:11 AM

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Herson Guerrero

Aerial view of am monastery surrounded by green fields.

Road Trips

Testing Out the Next Evolution of EV Travel—the Electric Camper Van

One writer discovers the joys of slow, sustainable EV travel in a lesser-visited corner of Québec.

July 29, 2024 04:10 PM

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Elissa Garay

Local Getaways: Escape to the Mendocino Coast

Weekend Getaways

How to Spend a Weekend on California’s Mendocino Coast

Wild trees, wild coast, mellow people.

March 19, 2021 01:21 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Islands

A First-Timer’s Guide to the Marquesas Islands

Tourism is relatively new to the Marquesas Islands, making it an ideal place for thoughtful travelers to explore.

February 3, 2022 06:24 PM

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Suzie Dundas

Food + Drink

This Destination Leads the Southern Food Scene

Meet the cooks and stories that keep the Charleston area’s food traditions strong.

Sponsored by Explore Charleston

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

A cafe with bright yellow shutters, hanging flowers and plants adorning the entrance and views of the water in the coastal cite of Bodrum in Türkiye

Visas + Passports

This Mediterranean Country Is the Latest to Launch a Digital Nomad Visa

To qualify, you’ll need a monthly income of at least $3,000, and if approved, you can live and work there for up to one year (with the option to renew).

May 9, 2024 05:49 PM

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Bailey Berg

An exotic cactus garden on top of the medieval village of Eze in the south of France, French Riviera.

Where to Travel Next

These 8 Desert Gardens Feel Like a Small Dose of Summer Year-Round

From a sprawling botanical museum in Arizona to a cliffside succulent sanctuary in France, these gardens prove the desert is anything but desolate.

January 5, 2026 11:11 AM

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James Oliver Cury

Solo Travel

The “Guardians” Helping Keep Women Travelers Safe

Through crowdsourcing, the SafeUp app is helping solo travelers feel more comfortable all over the world.

January 6, 2022 02:33 PM

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Flora Tsapovsky

A two-story restaurant in La Villa, Italy in the snow with wooden picnic tables outside and people in winter gear milling about

Winter Sports

5 Beautiful Italian Mountain Villages to Visit Before the Winter Olympics Crowds Arrive

In less than a year, the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympics will kick off in the Italian Dolomites. These are the idyllic mountain towns playing host to international winter sporting events.

March 12, 2025 07:02 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

The sun rising through the clouds over the tall rocky mountains and trees of Glacier Point, Yosemite, California.

Art + Culture

The Essential California Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

Make your trip to California unforgettable with insider tips on exploring the state’s most iconic cities and landscapes.

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