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Why Washington, D.C. Is an Especially Meaningful Place to Celebrate Pride

Visiting historic sites connected to the fight for LGBTQ+ rights combined with the Capital Pride Festival in June makes for the ultimate way to observe Pride month.

Sponsored by washington.org

Cities We Love

I Was a Tour Guide in Venice—Here’s Why Winter Is Hands-Down the Best Time to Visit

Venice in the off season is its most cinematic.

October 14, 2024 05:30 PM

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Mark Ellwood

COVID + Travel

France Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Visiting

A reporter based in France breaks down the situation on the ground and what travelers who want to go should know.

July 21, 2021 05:41 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Xala is only 90 minutes' south of Puerto Vallarta's airport but feels a world away from major development.

Travel for Good

Xanadu? No, It’s Xala, the Anti-Resort on Mexico’s Pacific Coast

The new 3,000-acre idyll will be socially and environmentally conscious, a town and a travel destination in one.

August 1, 2022 10:33 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Hiking + Cycling

This Lesser-Known Hiking Area in Puerto Rico Is Home to More Than 130 Bird Species

Finding peace, quiet, and endemic animals in Puerto Rico.

May 30, 2023 10:36 PM

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Jen Ruiz

Nicodemus, Kansas. A colony of free African Americans. Homesteaders ca. 1880-1890s

History + Culture

See Where Black Emigrants Forged a New Path on the American Frontier

The history of the American West is often whitewashed, but these museums, monuments, and historic sites help preserve a significant chapter.

April 8, 2026 11:35 AM

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Yolanda Evans

History + Culture

Why You’ll Crave these Unique Gifts from Charleston

These local finds from a style and design influencer are perfect for passionate travelers.

Sponsored by Charleston CVB

Trains

You’re Invited Onboard the Original Orient Express for a Murder Mystery Party

Get your glad rags ready for a trip back to 1920s France to help solve a murder based on a classic Agatha Christie novel.

January 27, 2020 02:20 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Where to Travel Next

Beyond Paris, the Best Places to Visit in France This Year

France can capture your heart in a week but takes a lifetime to truly explore.

July 2, 2024 09:55 AM

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Eleanor Aldridge

Cities We Love

5 Reasons Why New Brunswick Will Delight You

Nature and culture meld in amazingly beautiful—and delicious—ways in this eastern Canadian province.

Sponsored by Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism

COVID + Travel

CDC Issues New Advice for International Travelers: Get 2 COVID Tests

The agency has laid out new guidelines to help reduce the risks when traveling internationally.

November 24, 2020 12:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

Food + Drink

5 Ways to Eat Your Way Around Scotland’s Vibrant Food Scene

Discover culinary marvels—ranging from traditionally Scottish to farm-to-table dishes of flourishing urban movements—throughout the country’s gorgeous landscapes.

Sponsored by Visit Scotland

Tips + News

When Will We Travel Abroad Again?

It’s the big question on avid travelers’ minds, and though the rules around COVID-era travel change rapidly, we’ve gathered the latest information to help you plan for the future.

January 15, 2021 12:56 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

The Winter Garden at the Carlton with hanging plants and green banquettes

Stay Here Next

A Milan Grande Dame Hotel Is Reborn—Just in Time for Italy’s Olympics

As Milan prepares to cohost the 2026 Olympics, the Carlton, one of the city’s most storied hotels, reopens after an impressive five-year renovation.

January 30, 2026 11:58 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Sit back and enjoy views like the Gastein Valley aboard the ÖBB railway.

Trains

The Joys of Train Travel in Austria Span Everything From Adventure To Art

Climb aboard a high-speed Railjet train to trek from Alpine paradise to historic cities and wellness retreats.

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