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As cities rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, urban centers are back and better than ever.

Summer 2022

It’s a Brave New World for Cities

Urban areas are emerging from the pandemic with big ideas and audacious goals.

August 24, 2022 05:39 PM

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Azzurra Cox

Coral Hill villa at Bequia Beach Hotel overlooks the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.

Hotels

Why Your Next Hotel Booking Could Be . . . a Villa Rental

More hotels than ever are offering villa rentals that pair ultra-private experiences with resort-style amenities.

March 31, 2023 02:05 PM

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Mary Holland

Trains

Amtrak Is Having a Half-Off Sale Right Now—but It Ends Soon

The two-day sale ends on August 17, so you’ll have to act quickly.

August 16, 2019 03:51 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

What Happiness Looks Like Around the World

Joy is different in every culture around the globe. Here’s how your passport can be a tool for tapping into that contentment.

July 31, 2019 01:50 PM

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Billie Cohen

People visiting the Louvre in Paris, France.

Art + Culture

10 Paris Museums for Every Kind of Traveler

The Louvre may be the most popular museum in the world, but the astounding art you can see in Paris goes way beyond the “Mona Lisa.”

June 27, 2024 08:20 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Packing Tips + Gear

Our Favorite Walking Tour App Is Free Before It Shuts Down

Gobbled up by Bose, the excellent Detour app is going away soon. Until then, though, its brilliant trove of narrated neighborhood explorations is yours for the taking.

April 27, 2018 12:29 PM

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Matthew Phenix

COVID + Travel

Europe’s Ever-Changing Rules Dampen Summer Travel Plans

International arrivals for 2021 are forecast to remain at nearly half of what they were in 2019.

July 27, 2021 04:26 PM

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Kelvin Chan

Trains

Virgin’s Hyperloop Could Mean a 30-Minute New York-to-D.C. Journey

The company has confirmed a manufacturing and testing site in West Virginia that brings the zero-emission technology ever closer to commercial operations.

October 8, 2020 04:01 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

U.S. to Keep International Travel Bans in Place Amid Variant Concerns

As the world gradually reopens to Americans, the U.S. will not be reciprocating for now.

July 26, 2021 07:40 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Cathedral Valley in Garden of the Gods is one of the most visited spots in Colorado Springs.

Cities We Love

In Colorado Springs, Mountains Meet Cool Museums and Creative Restaurants

From historic neighborhoods and major museums to breweries and outdoor pursuits, Colorado Springs has much to offer.

June 21, 2024 12:06 PM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

France’s Museums, Café Terraces Finally Reopen After Months of Closure

The country’s six-month COVID-19 lockdown is now beginning to ease.

May 19, 2021 04:45 PM

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Elaine Ganley

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO Adds 18 New Sites to Its World Network of Biosphere Reserves

The network now includes 701 protected nature reserves in 124 countries around the world.

June 19, 2019 07:08 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

The Best New Things to Do in Copenhagen Right Now

2021 was good to Denmark’s capital city, ushering in new hotels, urban farms, and even a floating sauna. The best part? 2022 is looking even better.

December 2, 2021 03:54 PM

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Mary Holland

Loyalty + Rewards

Why Puerto Rico Is the Best Points-and-Miles Deal This Spring

Here’s your chance to help an island on the rebound—and take advantage of some sweet loyalty program incentives.

February 27, 2018 01:26 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Millions of participants gather at Times Square in New York City to celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Holiday Travel

7 Festive Places to Visit for New Year’s Celebrations

For your countdowns and midnight kisses, plan a New Year’s celebration in these jubilant places around the world.

December 10, 2025 03:56 AM

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Lottie Gross

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