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How a Travel Tax Credit Could Help U.S. Citizens Get Back on the Road

In Europe, some governments are subsidizing travel to get people back on the road and revive flailing tourism industries. The U.S. might follow suit.

June 30, 2020 03:25 PM

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Tim Chester

Museums + Galleries

The Louvre Pyramid Celebrates 30 Years With a Trippy Optical Illusion

The French street artist JR’s trompe l’oeil collage fascinated museumgoers before it disintegrated beneath their feet.

April 1, 2019 05:15 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

U.S. Beaches

Skip the Coast This Summer and Go to One of These Beautiful Lake Beaches Instead

What could be more all-American than escaping your everyday routine and holing up in a cozy retreat by one of the country’s picturesque lakes?

May 9, 2024 01:06 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

A man wearing a green polo shirt, a cream sweater tired around his neck and a cream baseball cap leaning in towards a hotel employee (seen from beyond) wearing a red blazer

As U.S.–Canada relations remain strained, a charming Québec tourist region has launched a campaign of reassurance and acceptance.

July 16, 2025 03:26 PM

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Charmaine Noronha

The Casa Vicens in Barcelona opened to the public for the first time in 2017.

Art + Culture

7 UNESCO-Approved Stops on a Wonderful, Weird Tour of Gaudí’s Barcelona

It’s always the perfect time to explore the famed architect’s lasting imprint on Catalonia’s most beloved city.

December 14, 2022 07:16 PM

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Sherri Eisenberg

Cities We Love

Miami Has the Busiest Cruise Port in the U.S. Here’s What to Do When Your Ship Docks.

Insider tips on how to make the most of your time, before or after your voyage.

January 29, 2025 12:15 PM

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Terry Ward

As we trekked from Namche to Thame, we stopped in Thamo for lunch. The village was busier than usual, as the community worked on building a new stupa. These Buddhist dome-shaped monuments are frequently found throughout the area, and are filled with relics. Tree branches and pine needles burned on a pile of rocks to fill the air with incense as the men worked hard to construct the stupa.

In the Magazine

I Spent 12 Days Trekking to Everest Base Camp. Here’s the Story in Photos.

Images from a quieter hike to Everest Base Camp, filled with visits to monasteries, walks through ancient forests, and stops in local villages

November 6, 2024 08:43 AM

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Michelle Heimerman

Boarded up buildings with green mountains in the background

Where to Travel Next

6 Hauntingly Beautiful Ghost Towns in the United States

These eerie, abandoned settlements have fascinating histories.

September 29, 2024 07:42 PM

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Bailey Berg

Epic Trips

Exploring Alaska’s Otherworldly Beauty

Head north to experience a rugged landscape awash in natural treasures.

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Cruise

7 Best Mediterranean Cruises for Every Type of Traveler

A sailing in the Mediterranean is awash with art, architecture, sun-kissed coastlines, and world-class cuisine.

September 23, 2022 08:05 PM

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Elissa Garay

San Francisco, CA - June 10, 2023: Participants in Juneteenth Parade to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans and celebrate African American culture and contributions.

These Juneteenth events in Galveston, Baltimore, Chicago, San Francisco, and Tulsa commemorate freedom while highlighting Black history and culture.

June 15, 2026 06:46 PM

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Lydia Price

The exterior of an ornate white mansion with manicured gardens and a fountain.

Art + Culture

HBO Max’s Gilded Age Is Back. Experience It for Yourself in Newport, Rhode Island

Explore the famed coastal “cottages,” don tennis whites for a friendly match, and cruise the harbor in a vintage schooner.

July 3, 2025 08:15 AM

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Robin Catalano

Cities We Love

A Local’s Guide to St. George’s, Grenada, for Cruise Ship Visitors

The Spice Island promises a host of delights, whether you have a few hours or a few days.

December 4, 2024 03:07 PM

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Terry Ward

River among green hills in the Côa Valley Archaeological Park

Art + Culture

The Most Photogenic Places in Portugal That Only Locals Know About, According to a Photographer

Picture ruins in a forest, an island volcano lake, and an astronomy site older than Stonehenge.

September 26, 2025 05:27 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Barcelona, Spain - June 08 2018: People walking around the Arc of Triomph.

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