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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

Museum of Underwater Art’s new <i>Ocean Sentinel</i> sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor honor the guardians of the Great Barrier Reef.

Art + Culture

At New Great Barrier Reef Sculpture Exhibit, Visitors Dive Among Conservation-Inspired Submerged Art

A new sunken sculpture trail at the Museum of Underwater Art in Australia uses powerful art pieces to highlight threats facing the world’s oceans.

June 7, 2023 03:30 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Venice to Start Charging Tourists to Enter the City

The details are still being finalized, but day-trippers should be prepared to book tickets in advance to enter the city’s historic center.

January 14, 2022 08:28 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What to Do if You Get Injured or Sick While Traveling

If things go wrong on a trip, you need to know about insurance, air travel, and medical care. Here’s how to navigate the situation, who to call, and what to ask.

May 6, 2026 12:07 PM

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Billie Cohen

Food + Drink

6 Outdoor Dining Experiences Full of Flavor and Aboriginal Culture in Australia’s Northern Territory

From dinner under the stars to a bush safari, discovering the Northern Territory’s food scene means dining alfresco and expanding your horizons.

Each year, tens of thousands of hikers start the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Their presence is helping the small towns along the route survive.

June 21, 2022 03:48 PM

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Giovanna Dell’Orto

Over-the-top water features will abound on the new <i>Icon of the Seas</i>, including the largest waterpark at sea and no fewer than seven pools.

Cruise News

Is Cruising Officially Back? A New, 7,600-Passenger Ship Says It Is

When “Icon of the Seas”—which will be the world’s largest cruise ship when it launches in 2024—opened for reservations, Royal Caribbean had its single largest booking day in its 53-year history.

October 28, 2022 06:12 PM

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Fran Golden

Travel for Good

How to Plan a Volunteer Vacation You’ll Really Love

So you’ve decided to give back on your next trip. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your travels are both fulfilling and productive for you and the destination.

April 20, 2020 09:48 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Standup paddleboarding is one of many beach activities to enjoy in Corpus Christi.

Where to Travel Next

5 Ways Corpus Christi Takes Your Beach Vacation to the Next Level

From off-roading in a jeep and windsurfing to fishing in a floating cabin and beach picnics in style, this Gulf Coast destination’s seaside delights will exceed your expectations.

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