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Expedition Cruises

Why Now Is the Best Time to Plan and Book an Antarctica Sailing

With huge pent-up demand after the pandemic, you’d be wise to book sooner than later.

April 7, 2022 04:31 PM

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Fran Golden

Kayak, Kayaking, Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee River FY18 Summer Campaign Assets – Matt Scott, retouched image, campaign image, LC retouched image

Cities We Love

The Best Things to Do in Milwaukee, According to an Emmy-Winning Filmmaker Who Calls It Home

Stroll the RiverWalk, catch some live jazz, and explore the historic district of Bronzeville in a city undergoing a renaissance.

May 21, 2025 05:18 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Two men riding on decorated white horses alongside motorbike taxis in front of the pink Hawa Mahal palace in Jaipur, India

The lottery to obtain one of the limited spots to witness the phenomenon opens soon.

April 24, 2024 12:54 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cable car traveling up a mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with the port, coast, city and cliffs in the background

Visas + Passports

Brazil Delays Start Date of New Visa Requirement for U.S. Travelers

U.S. citizens won’t need to obtain a visa for leisure or business travel to Brazil until 2025. Here’s what to know about the forthcoming visa requirement.

April 23, 2024 07:20 PM

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Bailey Berg

Other

The 9 Best Beaches in Laguna

Whether you want to swim, surf, or simply relax in the Southern California sun, there’s a Laguna beach to suit you.

October 30, 2019 03:02 PM

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Stacey Leasca

On certain peak days in 2024, you won't be allowed to enter Yosemite National Park without an advance reservation.

Sustainable Travel

Climate Change Is Here. Are National Parks Ready?

Parks enthusiasts should be prepared for unpredictable weather—but that’s no reason not to enjoy these iconic destinations.

April 19, 2024 09:54 AM

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Hannah Singleton

Hotels

6 Great New French Hotels Outside Paris

Storybook castles, leafy country retreats in deep Provence, and contemporary palaces—France’s new hotels mix new and old.

October 20, 2021 06:15 PM

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Lanie Goodman

Aerial view of the fjords around Bodo, Norway.

In the Magazine

Why This Nordic Country Should Be at the Top of Your Travel Bucket List

Greener travel ideas invite visitors to explore Norway’s Arctic culture, world-class restaurants, and famous fjords in new ways.

November 28, 2023 08:59 AM

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Laura Hall

Guanacaste is a popular surf destination on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast, and Witch's Rock is one of the area's most famous spots.

Longreads

Joy and Wipeouts: A Widowed Mom Finds Healing on an 8-Foot Surfboard

A solo trip to a Costa Rica surf camp helps a single mother crest one of the most difficult waves of her life.

January 12, 2024 08:00 AM

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Fernanda Santos

A black marble covered sprawling bathroom with double vanity and large window in the Regent Suite on the Seven Seas Splendor

Cruise News

The World’s Most Expensive Cruise Runs Up to Nearly $1 Million Per Person And Will Sail to 40 Countries

Ultraluxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled a record-breaking 140-day world cruise that will visit 71 ports in 40 countries on 6 continents.

April 11, 2024 06:34 PM

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Jeri Clausing

a blue underwater aquarium tunnel with people walking down the hallway and fish visible through the glass. This is the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo.

Accessible Travel

Autism-Certified Spots That Ensure the Whole Family Has a Great Vacation

For people with autism, traveling can be stressful. But these certified resorts, cruises, and destinations can remove a lot of that worry.

April 7, 2025 02:34 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

Travel Tales

Our New Podcast Is the Perfect Way to Travel Right Now

At a time when most Americans are staying close to home, our new podcast brings the magic of travel to you.

July 16, 2020 02:57 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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