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The first California sailing on American Jazz departs on February 24, though there will be more sailings throughout March, November, and December 2023.

You Can Now Winery Hop in Napa on a River Cruise

The eight-day sailing aboard “American Jazz” from American Cruise Lines starts and ends in San Francisco, with stops in Stockton, Sacramento, and Napa.

February 17, 2023 12:59 PM

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Bailey Berg

Health + Wellness

Engaging the World Through Touch

If eyes are the windows to the soul, is touch a tether to our memories?

November 22, 2021 04:25 PM

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Aislyn Greene

COVID + Travel

Greece Announces New Rules for Travelers

Effective December 19, all arrivals from the U.S. must provide proof of a negative COVID test result, whether they are vaccinated or not.

December 17, 2021 04:31 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

The rooftop pool of the Trunk(Hotel) Yoyogi Park in Tokyo features park views.

Stay Here Next

For a Quieter Side of Tokyo, Check Into This New Boutique Hotel

The Trunk(Hotel) Yoyogi Park in Tokyo has debuted in a leafy corner of Shibuya.

October 24, 2023 07:30 AM

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Chris Schalkx

Travel for Good

5 Things to Know About the New U.N. Report on Climate Change

From wild weather patterns to “negative emissions,” the authors sum up a report released Monday.

August 10, 2021 04:16 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Cities We Love

Get to Know Singapore in One Deliciously Complex Dish

The island’s rich culinary diversity reaches a flavor pitch in laksa, the iconic soup.

March 27, 2024 12:23 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

View of cliffside buildings in Positano on Italy's Amalfi coast during the early morning sunrise

Air Travel News

An Airport Is Reopening in One of Italy’s Most Beloved Destinations

After being closed since 2016, the Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport is being reborn as a commercial hub for the Amalfi Coast.

March 6, 2024 05:37 PM

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Erica Firpo

Blue Water And Sky Lake Natoma And Rainbow Bridge Folsom California With Trees Reflected In Water People Paddling

History + Culture

This California Gold Rush Site Holds a Hidden Chapter of Black History

Visitors come to paddle, picnic, and bike along Folsom Lake, rarely realizing they’re standing on the site of a once-booming Black Gold Rush settlement.

February 6, 2026 12:43 PM

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Erika Mailman

Festivals + Events

With No Mardi Gras Parades, Houses Become the New Floats in New Orleans

What started off as a joke on Twitter has now become a movement spreading throughout neighborhoods in New Orleans.

January 29, 2021 12:56 PM

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Janet McConnaughey

Yuen Bettei Daita is located in Tokyo's Shimokitazawa neighborhood. This guest rooms have traditional shoji screens that frame trees outside.

Hotels

7 Tokyo Hotels That Are Chic, Central, and Under $300

Several new design-forward hotels offer a less-expensive, more-immersive way to visit Japan’s capital city.

May 27, 2025 11:00 AM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Washington, D.C. This Summer

New outdoor dining and streateries, museums practically to yourself, and one of the nation’s best bars is reopening—for starters.

July 9, 2021 01:59 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

A person walking in a snow-filled West Village in New York City

Large swaths of the United States will get an arctic blast this week, leading to heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain in parts of the country. Here’s what that means for travelers.

January 21, 2026 05:48 PM

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Bailey Berg

The ship is slated to start sailing in 2024.

Cruise News

You Could Permanently Live at Sea on This Residential Cruise Ship

The vessel will navigate the globe indefinitely, and residences start at $1 million.

September 7, 2022 06:32 PM

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Bailey Berg

Palm Springs, California - March 2018: Residential Desert Architecture

Off The Tourist Trail

Escape Crowds in Palm Springs With This Tucked-Away Bar, Oasis Hike, and Joshua Tree-Adjacent Adventures

These expert-found activities will show you the kitschy, authentic side of Palm Springs.

January 9, 2026 02:51 PM

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Joey Skladany

Weekend Getaways

Local Getaways: An Upstate Escape to Hudson, New York

With the recent opening of the Maker Hotel, plus several new restaurants, now’s the time to visit the small town of Hudson, New York.

October 29, 2020 04:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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