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Why Are the Borders Between the U.S. and Europe Still Closed—and When Will They Open?

Between the upcoming U.S. presidential election, the number of governments and entities that need to work together and agree, and reciprocity issues, there are a lot of hurdles.

October 12, 2020 05:33 PM

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Michelle Baran

COVID + Travel

Portugal Implements Weekend Travel Ban in Lisbon Amid Virus Surge

Those with plans to head to Portugal—which recently reopened to U.S. visitors—should be aware of the new restrictions on travel into and out of Lisbon.

June 17, 2021 02:35 PM

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Barry Hatton

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Epic Trips

More Travelers Are Testing Their Limits With These “Wild” Adventures in Total Darkness

The cave is a metaphor for everything that’s scary—and more tours are tackling that fear.

October 15, 2025 09:45 AM

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Heide Brandes

Cherry blossom trees bloom each spring in D.C.

Where to Travel Next

Discover a Diverse World of Possibilities on a Trip to Washington, D.C.

From legendary museums to globally inspired events and restaurants serving international cuisines, here’s how you can take a trip around the world without leaving the District.

Sponsored by washington.org

Cities We Love

The Classic NYC Story of Mozzarella Maker Giuseppe “Joe Mozz” Badalamenti

This Staten Island chef traces his journey to New York—from arriving by boat from Sicily to rooftop restaurants, dinner cruises on the Hudson, and more emblematic sights and sounds.

Sponsored by NYC & Company and written by Danielle Bernabe

Japanese Village Plaza Mall filled with people.

Restaurants + Cafés

The Chefs’ Guide to Los Angeles’s Little Tokyo

Groceries at Nijiya. A bowl of ramen at Kouraku. Dinosaur eggs at Café Dulce. Here’s how to experience one of L.A.’s most popular neighborhoods according to Niki Nakayama and Carole Iida.

May 1, 2023 07:02 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Hotels We Love

The New Era of B&Bs: Zebra Prints, Cannabis Gardens, and Maximalist Mansions

“We wanted to turn the perception of staying in grandma’s attic on its head.”

October 6, 2025 01:16 PM

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Matt Kirouac

COVID + Travel

Europe to Open to Fully Vaccinated Travelers

European Union leaders have agreed to allow fully vaccinated travelers to enter the 27-nation bloc—a move that will end the more than year-long, pandemic-era travel ban.

May 19, 2021 01:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

People near the banks of a river in India.

In the Magazine

Meeting Mumbai Again After a Life-Changing Loss

How does a place change when the person who defined it for you is now gone?

September 19, 2023 10:00 AM

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Shruti Swamy

Summer sunrise at Staithes from Cowbar Nab.

Off The Tourist Trail

Castles, Moors, and Storybook Towns Without the Crowds—This Is England at Its Best

Be the main character of your own British novel at these countryside estates and among the tallest peaks in England.

August 29, 2025 05:23 PM

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Lottie Gross

The railing and side of a cruise ship sailing Antarctica.

Summer 2023

Which Cruise is for You?

23 itineraries for every type of adventure and every type of traveler, on every continent.

September 13, 2023 08:00 AM

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Kelsey Lindsey

Air Canada airplane coming in for a landing with a body of water below during sunset

Air Travel News

Air Canada Flight Attendants Strike Ends, But Service Disruptions Expected to Persist—What to Know

A days-long standoff has finally come to an end, but it will take some time before operations fully return to normal.

August 19, 2025 03:52 PM

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Charmaine Noronha

Venice to Start Charging Tourists to Enter the City

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