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You Could Win 25 Years of Free Annual Trips From This Tour Operator

Exodus Travels is offering travelers the chance to receive one free trip every year for the next quarter century—and all you have to do is enter an online contest.

November 6, 2019 05:20 PM

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Sarah Buder

This tent at the JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge in Kenya features a plunge pool that faces the Masai Mara landscape.

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Use Your Marriott Bonvoy Points on This Dreamy Safari Lodge in Kenya

The JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge in Kenya excels in wildlife sightings, wellness, and photography skill building.

July 26, 2024 11:44 AM

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Sarika Bansal

Tips + News

Why Charleston Is the City to Go to for Halloween

The Holy City has a long history of spooky stories and a full calendar of exciting things to do this October.

October 25, 2018 09:57 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Peninsula Istanbul is located in the lively Karaköy district next to the Bosphorus Strait.

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A Look Inside the Peninsula Istanbul, the City’s Most Exciting New Hotel

The latest luxury hotel to open in Istanbul has become one of the city’s most coveted places to stay.

August 7, 2023 10:00 AM

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Anya von Bremzen

AFAR Advisor

Where to Find The Best Highlights of Germany

We talk to two travel insiders about the charm of Germany’s smaller cities, and the Christmas markets—and food—not to miss.

December 17, 2020 08:56 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Cruise

Is Cruising Welcoming Enough for Black Travelers?

Not yet—but a group of Black travel advocates is hoping to help change that.

February 1, 2023 11:45 AM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

While it appears to be a one-off event, it’s another indicator of the challenges sparked by overtourism across Europe.

June 18, 2025 12:23 PM

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Blane Bachelor

A beach with golden sand, turquoise water, palm trees, and moss-covered cliff beneath which sits a tunnel carved into the stone.

Visas + Passports

Do You Need a Passport to Go to Puerto Rico?

All you need to know about travel requirements to visit Puerto Rico.

January 8, 2025 03:12 AM

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Bailey Berg

Rock formations at a beach, with turquoise and dark blue water in the foreground

Beaches

These 8 Beaches Have the Bluest Water in the World

Whether in Australia or the U.S. Virgin Islands, the water at these beaches is astoundingly blue.

January 13, 2025 02:31 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Tips + News

The U.S. Virgin Islands Are Open Once Again to International Travel

After closing for a month to control a spike in COVID-19 cases, St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas started to welcome back visitors on September 19.

October 2, 2020 04:08 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A look at the shoreline of Saint Kitts, with multiple boats docked in the harbor.

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Where to Travel in 2024 According to Your Astrological Sign

From restorative solo vacations to adventure-packed escapes, plan your 2024 travels with these astrologer-approved recommendations.

December 28, 2023 11:00 AM

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Maliah West

History + Culture

A History Lover’s Guide to Martinique

Venture beyond the beaches to museums, memorials, and even castle ruins to learn more about Martinique’s unique heritage.

March 31, 2022 04:47 PM

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Dana Givens

Tips + News

New Visa Rule Could See Pregnant Travelers Denied Entry to the U.S.

New regulation regarding B visas puts more scrutiny on so-called birth tourism and gives consular officers increased power to turn women away.

January 27, 2020 06:32 PM

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Cassie Shortsleeve

Soak on your private terrace with a glass of wine in Auberge du Soleil’s newly designed private maisons.

Restaurants + Cafés

5 of the Best Napa Valley Hotels for Food Lovers

Come for the wine, stay for the incredible food to pair it all with.

December 20, 2019 05:46 PM

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Sara Button

Where to Travel Next

The Sweetest Small Towns in California

Look beyond the Golden State’s bustling cities and explore these nine appealing towns on your next visit.

April 12, 2024 04:36 PM

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Michelle Konstantinovsky

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