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Comedian Ronny Chieng in Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. Courtesy Disney Plus

People

For Comedian Ronny Chieng, Travel Is a Chance to Reconnect With His Family

The comedian and star of “American Born Chinese” loves his mom and dad.

April 26, 2023 09:34 AM

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Kaitlin Menza

Food writer and cookbook author Katie Parla drives a speedboat in Italy

Food + Drink

Cookbook Author Katie Parla May Never Leave Italy

The Rome-based culinary writer and guide is planning her travels around good food and her family’s history in Italy.

April 26, 2023 09:34 AM

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Kaitlin Menza

Travel TV host Samantha Brown on Danube River in Budapest

Family Travel

Samantha Brown Is About to Take the Cruise of a Lifetime

This summer, the travel TV host is reconnecting with a dozen family members on a cruise around Norway.

April 26, 2023 09:33 AM

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Kaitlin Menza

A full moon over the mountains and the Columbia River in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge

Hiking + Cycling

This Scenic Stretch Outside Portland, Oregon, Offers Wildflowers, Waterfalls, and More

The Columbia River Gorge is Portland’s favorite playground, thanks to mossy trails, cherry blossoms, and fresh seafood.

July 31, 2024 12:02 PM

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Sophie Friedman

orange sitting chairs and tables at the Brazil Advantage VIP Lounge in Belo Horizonte airport lounge

Air Travel News

This Is the World’s Best Priority Pass Lounge, According to Travelers

In a 2025 poll of travelers, Brazil earned the top spot for the first time, while Vienna, Mexico City, and Hong Kong won accolades too.

May 7, 2025 12:31 PM

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Paul Rubio

COVID + Travel

Portugal Implements Weekend Travel Ban in Lisbon Amid Virus Surge

Those with plans to head to Portugal—which recently reopened to U.S. visitors—should be aware of the new restrictions on travel into and out of Lisbon.

June 17, 2021 02:35 PM

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Barry Hatton

You Could Be Denied a Passport if You Have Unpaid Taxes

After scrapping the need for U.S. visitors to obtain a tourist visa this past fall, Japan now plans to do away with its remaining pandemic-era travel regulations.

April 5, 2023 06:50 PM

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Bailey Berg

Thomas Dambo's newest sculpture, Mane Mor, depicts a pregnant troll.

Art + Culture

Solve a Riddle, Find a Magic Troll on This Trail in Denmark

Danish artist Thomas Dambo reworked a Scandinavian tradition and created a global treasure hunt to celebrate the creation of 100 scrap-wood trolls.

June 5, 2023 02:38 PM

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Laura Hall

Orient Express Venezia lounge area with blue couches, chandeliers, and white columns

Hotel News + Openings

A 15th-Century Palazzo in Venice Is Now a Hotel from the Historic Orient Express Brand

The historic Orient Express train company’s second hotel transforms a 15th-century residence into a 47-room retreat.

March 30, 2026 06:05 PM

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Laura Rysman

A smattering of people walking through the terminal at LaGuardia Airport

Air Travel News

New York’s LaGuardia Airport Briefly Shut Down Following Air Canada Crash—Here’s the Latest

Two pilots were killed and dozens of passengers injured when an Air Canada regional jet collided with an airport fire truck on the runway at LaGuardia Airport. This is what we know so far.

March 23, 2026 06:42 PM

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Barbara Peterson

A suite at the Corinthia Rome with beige carpeting and walls and a white sofa

Hotel News + Openings

A Former Bank in Rome Is Now Home to the City’s Newest Luxury Hotel

The newly opened Corinthia Rome debuts in the former Bank of Italy building with a restaurant by prominent Milan chef Carlo Cracco and a spa in the old vault.

March 12, 2026 03:33 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

A rendering of the Newark Centurion lounge

Air Travel News

American Express Just Unveiled Plans for Its Next Centurion Lounge

The popular American Express lounge concept is heading to a major East Coast hub.

September 15, 2023 05:08 PM

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Bailey Berg

Natural Wonders

Why Madeira Is a Fantastic Long Getaway for Nature (and Food) Lovers

You don’t have to travel far to slow down and savor the scenic beauty and delicious cuisine of this lush Portuguese archipelago.

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