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6 Travel Hand Sanitizers for When You’re on the Go

Purell isn’t the only hand sanitizer out there. These sprays and gels may cost more but smell so much better and are easier on your hands.

September 28, 2020 07:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Photo of an arched bridge surrounded by fall foliage, beneath a blue sky

National Parks

The Newest U.S. National Park Is Home to Bridge Jumping, Scenic Drives, and the World’s Second-Oldest River

Here’s how to make the most of your visit to New River Gorge National Park.

July 1, 2025 12:26 PM

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Jessie Beck

A herd of cashmere goats resting during sunset on the steppe.

Summer 2023

How One Mongolian Sweater Company Is Making Cashmere More Eco-Friendly

Gobi Cashmere blends heritage craftsmanship with a modern conscience in the warmest of ways.

August 31, 2023 04:58 PM

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Billie Cohen

cruise ship at twilight in Alaska with snow-capped mountains in the background and a little bird house above the water in the foreground

Ocean Cruises

Ever Heard of a Closed-Loop Cruise? Here’s What to Know About These Unique Sailings

A lesser-known rule allows U.S. travelers to sail to some international destinations without a passport as long as they are on what is known as a “closed-loop cruise.”

August 15, 2023 06:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Images Show Global Reactions to U.S. Presidential Election Results

From India to Ireland, China to Croatia, photos from around the world show responses to a Joe Biden and Kamala Harris victory.

November 9, 2020 06:56 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

COVID + Travel

France’s Virus Pass Now Required in Restaurants, Trains

Everyone, including tourists, will need to show they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19 or had a recent negative test.

August 10, 2021 01:25 PM

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Sylvie Corbet

Where to Travel Next

The Uncrowded Destinations Where Travel Advisors Are Quietly Sending Their Clients

From a blissfully serene Japanese island to still undiscovered spots in Italy, here’s where to escape the hordes.

September 25, 2024 07:57 AM

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Blane Bachelor

Hotels

For $500, You Can Get Unlimited Stays at Graduate Hotels This July

This all-access “Hall Pass” basically pays for itself in three nights.

June 2, 2021 05:36 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Two kayakers in a bay in North-west Greenland, Baffin Bay, Kullorsuaq.

Expedition Cruises

Experience the Spectacular Arctic Region on a Luxury Cruise

Embark on an epic journey where you’ll get to know the Inuit people of this remote region, see wildlife in natural surroundings, and learn about the polar way of life.

Sponsored by UnCruise Adventures

Air Travel News

People With Nut Allergies Will Get Early Boarding on American

The new policy is a departure from the carrier’s previous hands-off approach to allergy sufferers.

November 14, 2018 07:27 PM

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Michelle Baran

Family Travel

Visiting Venice, Kids in Tow

You know this Italian city is magic. Here’s how to convince your kids of that, too.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

Williamsburg, VA USA - September 16, 2022: Shields Tavern, a historic eating restaurant, in the tourist town of Colonial Williamsburg

Food + Drink

14 Ye Olde Historic Taverns Across 7 U.S. States Where You Can Toast the Revolution

In an excerpt from her newly released book, “Cocked and Boozy,” American Revolution–expert Brooke Barbier recommends taverns where colonists actually drank—and where you still can too.

June 12, 2026 01:27 PM

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Brooke Barbier

El Capricho is a building, located in in Comillas in Cantabria region of Spain

Art + Architecture

See Gaudí Architecture Without the Crowds in These Spanish Cities Beyond Barcelona

On the 100th anniversary of his death, there’s never been a better time to seek out Antoni Gaudí’s lesser-known works across northern Spain.

May 29, 2026 01:18 PM

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Robin Catalano

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