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A neon hotel sign at dusk above the Lloyd Hotel in Amsterdam

A recent announcement included numerous measures aimed at controlling what has become an irrepressible flood of visitors.

May 6, 2024 05:56 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Why Only Some Flights Are Canceled in Bad Weather

Air Travel News

Will My Flight Get Canceled Due to Bad Weather?

When there’s snowfall, heavy rain, a big storm, or extreme winds, here’s how airlines decide which flights to operate and which ones to cancel or delay.

November 27, 2024 02:05 PM

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Barbara Peterson

rider on horseback in arena with crowd in background

Longreads

This Centuries-Old Indigenous Sport Is Having a Renaissance

Across North America, Native communities are carrying on relay racing—a time-honored, high-adrenaline tradition.

November 25, 2024 08:51 AM

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Kate Nelson

Air Travel News

New TSA Technology Could Mean No More Removing Laptops or Liquids

The agency plans to start installing new high-tech x-ray scanners in airports this summer that could significantly reduce security screening times.

March 24, 2022 12:27 PM

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Caitlin Morton

A hill villa at the Maxx Royal Bodrum in Türkiye with a private infinity-edged pool facing the sea.

Stay Here Next

Inside Türkiye’s Most Glamorous New Resort

The luxurious new Maxx Royal Bodrum offers world-class design, gourmet dining, and a secluded Aegean location ideal for both relaxation and high-energy nightlife.

October 11, 2024 12:33 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Beach Pavilion accommodations at Amanzoe in Greece feature a private pool.

Fall 2024

These Are the 16 Best Hotels and Resorts in Greece

Greece is always a good idea. Here are the 16 best hotels and resorts across the country, whether you’re looking for a beach retreat, a high-design city escape, or a mountain getaway.

October 29, 2024 10:27 AM

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Nicola Chilton

Beaches

A Pro Surfer Weighs in on the Ultimate Beach Vacation in Puerto Rico

We checked in with Otto Flores to get his take on this prime beach destination and where to go. Here are his top tips for enjoying the warm waters and fine sand, from coast to coast.

The move, which includes several other Trusted Traveler Programs, is in direct retaliation for the state’s sanctuary policies that protect undocumented immigrants, officials say.

February 6, 2020 01:55 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Summer 2022

What Chinatown Means to America—and to Me

In the wake of a nationwide surge of anti-Asian hate crimes, writer Bonnie Tsui reflects on the resiliency of Chinatowns.

September 13, 2022 03:37 PM

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Bonnie Tsui

Head to the beaches of Bartolome Island in the Galapagos to see hermit crabs, blue-footed boobies, and other creatures.

Sustainable Travel

I Have Climate Anxiety. Can I Travel Guilt-Free?

Our Unpacked advice columnist helps a traveler reconcile the wish to visit fragile parts of the planet with the desire to keep those places safe.

April 19, 2024 09:42 AM

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Anu Taranath

A bullet train passing before Mt. Fuji with pink flowers in the foreground.

Trains

Japan’s JR Rail Pass Prices Are About to Increase—but There’s Still Time to Buy Before They Do

In October 2023, the price of a Japan Rail Pass will increase by roughly 70 percent.

August 28, 2023 06:43 PM

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Bailey Berg

Aerial view of the beach and pool at Beaches Turks & Caicos.

Family Travel

These All-Inclusive Caribbean Resorts Are Designed for Families

With fun for kids and downtime for adults, these resorts make family travel feel easy.

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