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A Global Search for Vaccines Fuels a Different Kind of Tourism

Some U.S. cities and states are going beyond tacitly allowing travelers to get vaccinated for COVID-19 and are actively courting vaccine tourists.

May 28, 2021 03:14 PM

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John Newton

History + Culture

The History Lover’s Guide to Charleston

Even on a short weekend getaway, you can’t escape the complex stories that define this Southern city.

November 15, 2022 05:09 PM

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Stratton Lawrence

Food + Drink

5 Caribbean Foods Worth the Trip

From rich curries to conch salad, the Caribbean is home to culinary traditions steeped in history.

January 7, 2022 12:04 PM

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Jessica van Dop DeJesus

Air Canada airplane coming in for a landing with a body of water below during sunset

Air Travel News

Air Canada Flight Attendants Strike Ends, But Service Disruptions Expected to Persist—What to Know

A days-long standoff has finally come to an end, but it will take some time before operations fully return to normal.

August 19, 2025 03:52 PM

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Charmaine Noronha

Art + Culture

Movies Set in London to Stream Right Now

Until you can spend more time on the Thames, keep calm and carry on with this list of our favorite films about London.

April 24, 2020 08:15 PM

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Staff

Style + Design

The Luggage Brand Every Conscientious Traveler Should Know About

Here’s why Paravel deserves a spot in your luggage lineup.

February 26, 2021 05:35 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

These Are 10 of the Most Haunted Hotels in America

With their eerie histories and ghoulish charm, these hotels promise to give guests both thrills and chills.

October 10, 2022 08:30 PM

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Bailey Berg

Visit lesser-known stretches of the Danube river in Romania.

River Cruises

These New Epic 7-Week River Cruises Sail Through More Than a Dozen Countries in Europe (and Beyond)

Passengers on these weeks-long river journeys will float to and through myriad UNESCO World Heritage sites and European cities—and even travel across continents.

October 20, 2022 03:05 PM

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Fran Golden

Food + Drink

Required Eating: 8 Meals Not to Miss in Charleston

Credit for much of Charleston’s celebrated cuisine goes to the enslaved Africans and downhome cooks of yore who found the tastiest ways to showcase the local bounty.

November 8, 2022 03:05 PM

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Stratton Lawrence

Travel for Good

A New Partnership Aims to Protect Our Fragile Oceans—Here’s How Travelers Can Help

Conservation International and Pew Charitable Trusts are teaming up to protect 7 million square miles of ocean. There are many ways travelers can join the effort to preserve oceans as well.

April 20, 2021 05:39 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort's overwater bungalows are located in a private lagoon.

Hotels

These Are the 6 Best Hotel Rewards Programs

When it comes to hotels, it pays to be loyal.

November 18, 2023 12:14 PM

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Chris Dong

several Southwest Airlines planes all parked side by side

Air Travel News

All Southwest Flights Were Temporarily Grounded Today—What Happened?

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide pause on all Southwest Airlines departures on Tuesday due to a “technical issue,” which the agency later lifted.

April 18, 2023 02:36 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

Istanbul Is Open to Travelers—and There Are Several New Hotels to Check Into

The new additions include some familiar brands as well as some homegrown boutique options.

March 10, 2023 01:43 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Books

A Bibliophile’s Guide to Tuscany

In Italy’s most literary-minded region, a group of bookmakers, book restorers, and bookstore owners are preserving ancient traditions—and you can shop from afar.

December 18, 2020 04:09 PM

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Lisa Abend

Tips + News

France Heads Into Second Nationwide Lockdown Amid COVID Surge

Germany announces a partial four-week lockdown as Europe faces a second wave of coronavirus cases.

October 28, 2020 05:22 PM

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Frank Jordans

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