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This Southern City Is Topping Our Travel Wishlist This Year—Here’s Why

New destination restaurants, updated historic hotels, and a bevy of arts events make Charleston the place to get some Southern flavor.

November 5, 2024 03:56 PM

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Ellen Schmedinghoff

Several older white people sitting outside, with a crumbling yellow building as the backdrop, in Italy

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Do You Tip in Italy? Sometimes—Here’s When and How Much to Give

Tipping in Italy is fairly straightforward. Follow these handy tips when you order at a café, restaurant, or bar.

June 15, 2026 02:33 PM

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Becca Blond

L-R clockwise: Hôtel du Couvent room; Puspa Anggareni of Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape; Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape exterior; Veronica Marquina of Awasi Mendoza; Awasi Mendoza exterior; Shernette Crichton of Half Moon; The Oyster Box exterior entrance; Dee Patel of the Hermitage hotel

Hotels

Women Make Up Most of the Hotel Workforce. These Leaders Are Making Sure They Run Them, Too.

From Indonesia to France, these seven general managers around the globe share how they built their careers—and how they’re shaping the future of hotel leadership.

March 16, 2026 04:44 PM

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Heidi Mitchell

Tips + News

Albanian World Heritage Site Struggles Without Tourists

Residents of the UNESCO-protected city of Gjirokastra are calling for government help to keep their businesses afloat as pandemic pains linger.

March 1, 2021 12:47 PM

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Llazar Semini

COVID + Travel

Philippines Lifts 2-Year Ban on Foreign Travelers

Fully vaccinated arrivals can finally skip the mandatory quarantine in government-designated facilities.

January 31, 2022 05:33 PM

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Michelle Baran

Food + Drink

The Tiny Island Just Minutes From Québec City That’s a Food Lover’s Paradise

Alongside fresh berries, homemade jams, maple syrup, wine, and cheeses, Québec’s Île d’Orléans serves up a side of nature and history.

June 12, 2018 07:23 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Restaurants + Cafés

Not Your Average Gas Station Food: 7 Amazing Restaurants in Former Fuel Stops

On your next road trip, stop by these converted gas stations for a very different kind of fuel.

April 1, 2019 10:00 PM

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Adrienne Jordan

Tips + News

No More Long Waits for an Airport Pickup With This New Lyft Program

The ride hailing app has a new $20 membership service that includes several upgrades.

October 29, 2019 07:47 PM

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Michelle Baran

Museums + Galleries

After Years of Delays, Berlin’s Humboldt Forum Is Now Open

Considered one of Europe’s largest, most ambitious, and expensive cultural projects, the Humboldt Forum is opening its doors to visitors on July 20.

July 20, 2021 03:26 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Epic Trips

Where to Go in Canada According to Locals

Influential Canadians reveal their favorite under-the-radar places in the Great White North.

June 12, 2017 07:04 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

A pastel, cloudy sky reflected in the water at Virginia Beach.

Outdoor Adventure

Why Virginia Beach Shines in the Off-Season

Cooler weather and fewer visitors make this coastal Virginia destination ideal for off-season outdoor adventures, like kayaking and hiking in state parks.

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Hotels

Cozy Up Next to a Roaring Fire in These Hygge Hotel Rooms

When the temperatures drop, check in to these hotels for a terrifically toasty stay.

December 7, 2018 03:03 PM

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Sarah Buder

An image of Seabird Rock Dinosaur Caves Park with crashing waves, pelicans, seagulls and cormorants flying and nesting at Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary.

Travel for Good

These 3 Beautiful Sites Are Some of the Last Wild Places in the U.S. Here’s How to Visit Before They Disappear

Across the country, Indigenous people are taking a more active role in managing their land—and in doing so, protecting the climate for future generations.

December 9, 2024 05:53 PM

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Autumn Fourkiller

Books

Discover Literary and Pop Culture Attractions During Scotland’s “Year of Stories”

Exploring locations that provide the stunning backdrop to stories written and created in—or inspired by—Scotland adds up to an illuminating, unforgettable trip.

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