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Cherry Blossom Season in Japan Starts Soon—Here’s When and Where to Go, and How to Avoid the Crowds

The best places to see cherry blossoms from one end of Japan to the other. Plus, where to find some of the country’s top festivals.

February 26, 2026 11:09 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Lanikai Beach on Oahu with palm trees and green hills in background

Flights to Hawai‘i from $119. Alaska cruises for $299. These flight, cruise, and hotel offers could still salvage your 2023 travel plans.

July 20, 2023 03:15 PM

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Bailey Berg

Travel for Good

This Boutique Hotel in Mexico Is Preserving Paradise and Rethinking Sustainable Travel

Rancho Pescadero will be 30 acres of beachside serenity with a tiny footprint.

March 18, 2022 12:55 PM

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Tim Chester

Ocean Cruises

The Best Mexico Cruise for Every Type of Traveler

Calling all sun worshippers, culture vultures, outdoor adventure seekers, and marine life lovers: We’ve got the Mexico cruise that is right for you.

June 25, 2019 01:22 PM

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Gene Sloan

The front half of a Qatar Airways aircraft seen in the air with the wheels down

Air Travel News

Can You Fly Through the Middle East Right Now? The Current State of Air Travel in the Region

Airports have been packed with thousands of stranded travelers following airspace closures and widespread flight cancellations and delays. Here’s what to know.

June 24, 2025 07:28 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Packing Tips + Gear

Best Travel-Size Beauty Deals to Shop at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

All of these TSA-friendly products are under $100 during Nordstrom’s annual sale.

July 18, 2019 11:23 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

United Is Changing Its Loyalty Program for 2025, Making It Harder Than Ever to Earn Status

There are benefits and drawbacks to increasing the thresholds for frequent flier tiers. Here’s what they are.

November 7, 2024 05:57 PM

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Bailey Berg

From Google Flights to Kayak, this is how to use algorithms to get the best airfares.

February 24, 2025 08:49 AM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

Paris Now Has a New Métro Card

The city’s signature paper Métro tickets are gradually being phased out.

June 12, 2019 05:17 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Two women giving each other cheek kisses, with two men and another woman in the background

Travel Tips + Etiquette

From Sticking Out Tongues to Sniffing Cheeks, Here’s How People Around the World Say Hello

Greeting someone properly is the basis for polite interactions and even making friends while traveling.

July 15, 2025 12:27 PM

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Chris Ciolli

A domed cathedral over a river at twilight.

Art + Culture

The Secret to Seeing the Vatican Without the Crowds

Getting the chance to see the Sistine Chapel without throngs of tourists is an almost religious experience. Here’s how to do it.

August 20, 2024 12:25 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Rosewood Dix Little Bay in the British Virgin Islands.

Beaches

The Best British Virgin Island Resorts for Any Kind of Trip

Whether you’re looking for luxury, seclusion, or family-friendly fun, these BVI stays offer something for every kind of vacationer.

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