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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

COVID + Travel

Masks? Vaccination Proof? The Latest COVID Restrictions in New York

From the city’s new vaccination requirements to updated mask guidelines, here is what to know about traveling to New York.

August 3, 2021 04:35 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Left: Zion National Park; right: Arches National Park

National Parks

Zion Versus Arches: How to Choose Between Utah’s Mighty National Parks

We asked experts to compare two of the most iconic national parks in Utah.

December 4, 2025 02:51 PM

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Francesca Krempa

Aerial view of Canada's Pacific Rim National Park Reserve with a dense forest lining a sandy beach and waves cresing in the water

There’s never been a better time to embrace the great outdoors in the Great White North.

May 11, 2026 06:11 PM

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Bailey Berg

People sitting at a large group of tables in the lower level in Covent Garden, London, with shops on the upper level and an arched ceiling overhead

Air Travel News

You Can Now Book This New Alaska Airlines International Route

The onetime domestic carrier is rapidly expanding its global network with new flights to major cities in Europe and Asia.

December 11, 2025 06:06 PM

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Bailey Berg

A group of people standing in St Mark's Square in Venice, Italy.

In 2024, several new regulations are going into effect for those traveling to Venice, Italy.

February 14, 2024 07:43 AM

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Erica Firpo

A person standing in front of a Lawson convenience store in Fujikawaguchiko, Japan, with Mt Fuji rising in the background

The crackdown—including in Kyoto and Mount Fuji—comes amid growing concerns about overtourism.

May 8, 2024 07:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

Red and white homes and buildings dot the waterfront with soaring rocky cliffs in the background and green foliage in the foreground in Lofoten, Norway

The new fee, which will roll out in 2026 to raise funds for tourism infrastructure, is not a nationwide mandate, but two popular places have already opted in.

June 20, 2025 02:35 PM

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Bailey Berg

It will absorb two neighboring parks, which will add 150 acres to the area and more connecting trails and overlooks.

February 5, 2026 07:27 PM

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Bailey Berg

Epic Trips

Hiking Mt. Etna, Italy’s Friendly Local Active Volcano

How to visit this well-loved peak in Sicily responsibly.

March 19, 2024 01:22 PM

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Hillary Richard

A lit-up glamping tent beneath a night sky with the milky way visible

National Parks

Upgrade Your National Park Getaway With These 8 Gorgeous Glamping Escapes

Enjoy the beauty of red rocks, glinting glaciers, and ultra-dark skies, all from the comfort of these tents, wagons, and bubbles.

December 4, 2025 08:28 AM

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Brooke Vaughan

National Parks

How Outdoor Spaces in the U.S. Are Becoming More Accessible

A new movement balancing preservation and accessibility empowers people with disabilities to more easily explore national parks and public lands.

August 28, 2023 01:41 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

A panoramic view of a beach sotted with people and umbrellas, with buildings, a ferris wheel and a pier in the distance in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Accessible Travel

A Disability-Friendly Weekend Guide to Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach is committed to inclusivity—including accessible hotels, restaurants, attractions, and even beaches.

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