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Singapore and Thailand Are Opening to U.S. Travelers—What to Know About Southeast Asia Travel

While some countries in Southeast Asia are opening up to vaccinated U.S. travelers, others remain closed. A reporter based in Singapore breaks down the latest entry rules for the region.

October 18, 2021 03:26 PM

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Lester V. Ledesma

Hotels

Europe’s Most Popular Hotels, According to Experts

Trusted travel advisors share their favorite hotels in Europe—the most-booked, most-raved-about properties from Italy to Montenegro.

May 6, 2021 10:01 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

A dhow boat sailing off the coast of Lamu.

In the Magazine

On This East African Island, Getting Lost Is Half the Fun

Lamu, Kenya, encourages visitors to slow down and appreciate life without cars.

November 28, 2023 08:59 AM

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Sarika Bansal

A woman in a large green costume for Carnival in Toronto.

In the Magazine

Why You Should Visit Toronto, the World’s Most Diverse City

In Toronto, visitors can feast upon a year-round celebration of multiculturalism.

November 28, 2023 08:59 AM

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Anna Kim

Road Trips

Let These Companies Plan Your Next Road Trip

As many of us opt to hit the open road this year, there’s an easier way. Why not have someone else figure out where you’re going to stay and what you’re going to do along the way?

October 16, 2020 05:37 PM

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Michelle Baran

Explora IV sailing through fjords in Norway

Cruise

7 Storybook Places to Visit by Sea in Europe

From misty Scottish isles to cobblestoned Belgian streets, this journey brings Northern Europe’s fairytale charm to life.

Sponsored by Explora Journeys

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Puffins, Koalas, and Pandas: Wildlife Webcams to Watch During Quarantine

Tune into these zoo, aquarium, and wildlife livestreams for a virtual glimpse into the animal kingdom.

April 8, 2020 04:46 PM

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Sarah Buder

Art + Architecture

A Life-Sized Reproduction of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Arrives in St. Louis

Photo reproductions of Michelangelo’s Vatican artwork have arrived, to scale, for visitors to examine up close in St. Louis.

November 5, 2020 05:19 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Cities We Love

Lithuania’s Capital Is Marketing Itself as “The G-Spot of Europe”

According to Vilnius’s hilarious, and slightly X-rated tourism campaign, “Nobody knows where it is but when you find it—it’s amazing.”

August 15, 2018 01:26 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Restaurants + Cafés

Why the British Virgin Islands Are Better Than Ever

Two years after Hurricane Irma, the BVI are making up for lost time. Here’s where to go now.

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