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Venice Cancels Carnival as Italy Faces Europe’s Largest Coronavirus Outbreak

Italy tries to contain the virus through Lombardy and Veneto as neighbors fear its spread.

February 24, 2020 11:23 AM

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Paolo Santalucia

Islands

21 Islands Where Italians Actually Go to Vacation

Some of Italy’s prettiest and most uncrowded beaches are on islands in the Mediterranean, Tyrrhenian, and Adriatic seas.

April 2, 2026 05:30 PM

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Erica Firpo

COVID + Travel

How Rio’s Samba Schools Are Aiding the Coronavirus Effort in Brazil

Channeling energy usually reserved for elaborate Carnival costumes and headdresses, samba students have begun sewing essential items for healthcare workers.

April 8, 2020 01:05 PM

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Diarlei Rodrigues

Monument Valley is just one of a dozen spectacular parks and monuments in Arizona.

National Parks

The Grand Canyon Gets 5 Million Visitors. These 10 Arizona Parks Offer Pueblos, Hoodoos, and Fewer Crowds

Discover the lesser-known national parks and monuments in the Grand Canyon State.

February 3, 2026 06:30 AM

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Melanie Haiken

Water Sports

Ask a Local: Where Can I Go Boating Around Fort Lauderdale?

A boat is your key to exploring Fort Lauderdale, Florida, be it on the New River, the 165 miles of canals, or out on the Atlantic.

February 24, 2021 10:01 AM

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Terry Ward

Loyalty + Rewards

What You Need to Know About Credit Card Travel Insurance

What does credit card travel insurance cover? How does it work? And what are some credit cards that offer trip protection? Start to unravel the complexities in this beginner’s guide.

June 6, 2022 04:36 PM

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Paul Rubio

The Future of Travel

Global Carbon Emissions Saw a Record Drop in 2020—Here’s How to Keep It That Way

Researchers say carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, the leading cause of global warming, had the biggest yearly decline ever due to coronavirus-induced travel restrictions.

December 23, 2020 03:00 PM

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Sarah Buder

Travel for Good

How One Social Impact Company Wants to Change the Way You Travel

This company seeks to do good well.

September 6, 2017 03:34 PM

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Sara Button

Colorful village by the mountains and waterside

Where to Go in Fall

11 Best Places to Travel in October

Prepare yourself for a month of spirited traditions and off-season adventure.

August 4, 2025 03:49 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Road Trips

8 Scenic East Coast Road Trips to Take This Year

Pick a podcast, gas up (or charge up), and hit the road for one of these epic drives.

May 25, 2022 08:16 PM

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Ray Rogers

Family Travel

These Epic Family Vacations Turn Your Kid’s Passions Into Real-Life Adventures

Kids can dig up dinos, train like ninjas, and ride in race cars on these unforgettable trips.

December 11, 2025 02:42 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Left: Zion National Park; right: Arches National Park

National Parks

Zion Versus Arches: How to Choose Between Utah’s Mighty National Parks

We asked experts to compare two of the most iconic national parks in Utah.

December 4, 2025 02:51 PM

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Francesca Krempa

Packing Tips + Gear

This New Travel Subscription Company Will Change the Way You Book Hotels

In addition to offering a highly vetted list of hotels, Safara gives the commissions it earns back to its members so you can accumulate points and book free trips in the future.

March 12, 2020 05:48 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The newly appointment national monument, Avi Kwa Ame covers 506,814 acres of southern Nevada, including a peak considered sacred to 12 Indigenous groups, who believe it is part of their creation story.

National Parks

The U.S. Now Has 5 New National Monuments—With More Coming

President Biden has designated nearly half a dozen new national monuments since October 2022—and that is likely to be just the beginning.

August 11, 2023 11:30 AM

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Bailey Berg

The Next List

6 Places in Australia to Visit Now

As the FIFA Women’s World Cup crisscrosses the country, so do we with these of-the-moment recommendations for where to eat, stay, and play.

August 9, 2023 05:05 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

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