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An image of the seas of Antarctica with snow-capped mountains in the background and ice floes in the foreground.

11 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Traveling to Antarctica

From the best seasickness meds to how to interpret your packing list—here’s what you need to know before taking an expedition cruise to the White Continent.

January 8, 2025 08:38 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Large numbers of travelers at the check-in areas at Amsterdam Schiphol airport

Air Travel News

Cyber Outage Disrupts Thousands of Flights Globally—Here’s Everything Travelers Need to Know

Scores of flights were canceled and delayed on Friday, and businesses and banks faced disruptions, too, due to a CrowdStrike software update that went very, very wrong. Here’s what we know.

July 19, 2024 07:45 PM

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Michelle Baran

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

After 2-Year Hiatus, Munich’s Oktoberfest Is Back

The popular beer festival will be held without restrictions from September 17 to October 3, 2022.

April 29, 2022 07:06 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

A field of tulips, with bands of pink, white, yellow, orange, green, and red flowers

Where to Go in Spring

Celebrate the Return of Spring With the Netherlands’ Most Beautiful Tulips. Here’s Where to See Them.

Spring is well and truly here when the Netherlands’ rainbow tulip fields are in full bloom.

February 27, 2026 02:51 AM

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Chris Schalkx

A bustling Singaporean hawker center full of patrons.

Fall 2022

Sweet Beans, Fruits, and Neon Syrups: The Cool Beauty of Singaporean Ice Kachang

When the mercury rises, Singaporeans turn to one of the nation’s most beloved desserts—ice kachang.

November 1, 2022 07:03 PM

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Faris Mustafa

Cruise

Sail Alaska’s Coastline on a New Luxury Ship

Sail past glaciers, hike rugged trails, and spot whales along Alaska’s stunning Pacific coastline aboard a new ship built for immersive exploration.

Sponsored by Explora Journeys

COVID + Travel

Italy Reopens to European Travelers—but Not to Americans Yet

After a lengthy coronavirus lockdown, the Italian government lifted quarantine restrictions and reopened its borders on June 3, but only to its European neighbors.

June 3, 2020 04:10 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Praia da Adraga is on the edge of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park in Portugal.

International Beaches

For Unrivaled Diving, Coastal Walks, and Crystalline Waters, These Are the World’s Most Beautiful Beaches

There’s a beach for every type of traveler, whether you’re drawn to the blustery Scottish coast or Brazil’s most iconic stretch of sand.

April 7, 2026 05:04 AM

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Lottie Gross

Hotels

You’ll Soon Be Able to Glamp by Some of California’s Biggest National Parks

Under Canvas has set its sights on a major expansion in the Golden State.

June 10, 2019 03:02 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Overhead view of St. George's, the capital city of Grenada with several sail boats docked alongside the city's historic buildings

Outdoor Adventure

The Best Things to Do in Grenada

Leave the beaches behind and hike through the rain forest, tube down the river, scuba dive at a shipwreck, and more.

April 27, 2020 05:28 PM

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Terry Ward

The Most Incredible Hot Air Balloon Rides Around the World

Epic Trips

The 17 Most Incredible Places for Hot Air Balloon Rides Around the World

The best way to enhance your perspective? See a new place from above.

December 12, 2018 03:21 PM

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Maggie Fuller

An overlook of the Pacific Ocean near San Luis Obispo

Road Trips

The 8 Best Things to Do, Eat, and See in and Around San Luis Obispo, California

From feasting on pastries at the Madonna Inn to sipping chardonnay at Chamisal Vineyards, these are some of the best things to do in and around the Central Coast city.

July 30, 2023 08:00 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Person on a suspension bridge between rock cliffs

Hiking + Cycling

Via Ferratas Are Having a Moment—Here’s Where You Can Tackle These Alpine-Style Climbing Routes Across the USA

Via ferratas require no climbing experience and allow users to enjoy the same cliffs as seasoned mountaineers.

September 30, 2025 03:48 PM

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Bailey Berg

8 Reasons Why You Should Go to the Caribbean This Winter

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