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History + Culture

Here’s Why Bermuda Is the Perfect Winter Adventure Getaway

Mild weather and clear water make for thrilling outdoor adventures all winter long.

Sponsored by The Kenya Tourism Board

A sightseeing boat on the Rhine River in Amsterdam.

Cruise

This Rhine River Cruise Took My Breath Away. But Not in the Way I Expected.

AmaWaterways’ European river cruise is not what you might think. See if you can keep up.

September 13, 2023 05:48 PM

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Mae Hamilton

COVID + Travel

Sweden Drops All COVID-Related Travel Restrictions

Travelers to Sweden no longer need to show proof of vaccination or prearrival testing.

March 31, 2022 02:59 PM

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Bailey Berg

Spirit Island, Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta

National Parks

An Essential Guide to Jasper National Park—Where Glacial Lakes and Hot Springs Are Calling

Plus scenic drives and the darkest skies here in the Rocky Mountains.

March 20, 2026 02:30 PM

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Juliette Recompsat

Ukraine + Travel

Cruise Lines Skip Russia and Head to These Beautiful Ports Instead

In light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, cruise lines are steering away from Russian ports to alternate destinations in Estonia, Finland, Germany, and Sweden.

March 14, 2022 09:49 PM

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Fran Golden

Albuquerque is home to the annual Balloon Fiesta, where more than 500 balloons take off in one mass ascension for nine days each fall.

Destination Spotlight

8 Things to Do in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Ride in the basket of a hot air balloon, paddleboard on the Rio Grande, and nosh on chile-covered everything in New Mexico’s largest city.

October 7, 2022 03:59 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

The Best Restaurants at Los Angeles International Airport

Whether you want one last great meal before leaving the city or you’re looking for comforting food on a long layover, there are plenty of places worth seeking out in LAX.

January 30, 2019 10:30 AM

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Harriet Baskas

Hotels

You Can Experience a Tree House Spa Designed by Dior in Sicily—but Not for Long

The new pop-up Dior tree house spa suites at Grand Hotel Timeo, a Belmond Hotel, are as fabulous as they sound—and they’re only open through October.

July 19, 2023 07:18 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Two people in snow gear outside in a snowy parking lot, one is wrapped in a colorful Rumpl travel blanket

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Gifts for Travelers That Cost Less Than $100

Give your friends and family the travel accessories they’ll actually use.

November 11, 2025 03:34 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A police officer givers water to a British soldier outside London's Buckingham Palace during extreme heat on July 18.<br/>

Temperatures reached 104.5 degrees Fahrenheit in eastern England this week, shattering previous records as countries throughout Europe face dangerously hot weather.

July 19, 2022 04:48 PM

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Danica Kirka

Outdoor Adventure

4 Reasons Why Tohoku, Japan Should Be Your Next International Trip

Discover a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, architecture, whiskey, and more in this lesser-known—and absolutely gorgeous—region of Japan.

Sponsored by Japan National Tourism Organization

JR stands atop his L'Observatoire sleeper car in front of the famed Venice skyline.

Trains

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Unveils an Over-the-Top Sleeper Carriage

Not yet on the rails, the new L’Observatoire carriage by French street artist JR made its grand debut at the Venice Biennale.

May 1, 2024 06:20 PM

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Bailey Berg

A female tourist stands in front of a Mexican pyramid

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Do You Need a Passport to Go to Mexico?

Everything you need to know about travel requirements to visit Mexico by land, sea, and air.

January 3, 2025 10:46 AM

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Bailey Berg

Food + Drink

Sweetest Wine Country Towns

For this collection of must-visit wine towns across the globe, we’ve found underappreciated spots in well-known regions and in some places that might surprise you.

July 26, 2022 10:42 AM

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Tim Chester

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