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A rendering of the 54-suite Corinthian sailing yacht from Orient Express viewed from above alone on the water

Cruise

A Look at the 5 Biggest Trends in Cruise Sailings This Year

There are big changes and exciting events taking place both on and off the ships.

February 6, 2026 01:44 PM

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Fran Golden

Art + Culture

Why Travelers Are Paying to Dig in the Ground

After learning more about Ancient Odysseys—which links travelers with excavation sites open to amateurs—one writer heads to New Mexico to pick up a trowel.

April 29, 2022 01:51 PM

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Mark Johanson

Dublin, Ireland - July 12 2014: people in St Stephen's Green, park with original Victorian layout

4 Days In

Locals Reveal The Best Way to Spend a Weekend in Dublin

Learn about the Irish capital’s place in literary history, taste rare whiskey at the source, and take in the brisk sea air along a meandering coastal trail.

March 6, 2024 08:54 AM

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Yvonne Gordon

Family at airport walking with young child and suitcases

Loyalty + Rewards

Yes, You Can Use Points and Miles to Book Travel for Someone Else. Here’s How

Many airline and hotel loyalty programs allow members to use their points to buy someone else a flight or an overnight stay—and it’s easier than you think.

June 26, 2024 08:00 AM

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Paul Rubio

Trains

You Can Now Book $19 Amtrak Tickets to D.C. for Peak Cherry Blossom Bloom

This sale includes travel dates between February 1 and May 26 on Amtrak trains throughout the Northeast.

January 27, 2022 12:20 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Spring 2025

How to (Actually, Really, Truly!) Unplug on Your Travels

It won’t be easy, but putting your phone on airplane mode might just be the key to a better vacation. Here’s how to draw some digital boundaries.

January 17, 2025 12:01 PM

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Tim Chester

Where to Travel Next

How to Make the Most of a South Florida Vacation This Winter

From the Palm Beaches and Fort Lauderdale south to Miami and the Florida Keys, we have you covered.

January 25, 2022 05:42 PM

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Terry Ward

Tips + News

A Travel Company Wants to Send You on a 2,200-Mile Mystery Trip Through Central Asia

Intrepid Travel is looking for people willing to join them on a 22-day expedition through towns and villages in Kazakhstan and Mongolia that aren’t even listed on Google Maps.

June 20, 2018 02:58 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cruise

Large Cruise Ships Return to Venice Despite a Recently Approved Ban

The Italian government this spring pledged to get cruise ships out of the Venice lagoon, but reaching that goal will take time.

June 7, 2021 05:53 PM

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Colleen Barry

Air Travel News

JetBlue Founder Launches Breeze Airways With Fares Starting at $39

All of the new carrier’s routes connect cities that have little or no nonstop service.

May 21, 2021 09:32 AM

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Barbara Peterson

Art + Culture

7 Things to Know Before Seeing a Broadway Show in NYC

Experiencing Broadway in NYC is dazzling, unforgettable—and a little dizzying. Here’s what to keep in mind before hitting the Great White Way.

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