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An Extensive Leonardo da Vinci Retrospective Is Coming to the Louvre—but You’ll Need Reservations to See It

The hugely popular Paris museum is enforcing a ticketing system that designates specific entry times for visitors to this much-awaited exhibit. Here’s how to secure your spot.

October 16, 2019 04:28 PM

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Sarah Buder

A small stretch of beach in the Dominican Republic with some sand, turquoise blue water, palm trees and beach houses.

As Haiti endures severe unrest and political upheaval, travelers may be wondering what the situation on the ground is like in the neighboring Dominican Republic.

March 20, 2024 12:16 PM

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Meagan Drillinger

A Disney cruise ship in icy ocean water surrounded by snow capped mountains in Alaska.

Ocean Cruises

This Is the Best Alaska Cruise for Families

Disney sets the gold standard for family-friendly Alaska cruises. Here’s why parents and kids love it.

Sponsored by Disney Cruise Line and Written by Esther Carlstone

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This Luxurious New Hotel Just Opened in Costa Rica With a Treehouse Spa and Spectacular Views of the Pacific

Occupying a peaceful corner of Costa Rica’s biodiverse Peninsula Papagayo, the new Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, lets travelers commune deeply with nature and local culture.

April 3, 2025 01:32 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

A pastel, cloudy sky reflected in the water at Virginia Beach.

Outdoor Adventure

Why Virginia Beach Shines in the Off-Season

Cooler weather and fewer visitors make this coastal Virginia destination ideal for off-season outdoor adventures, like kayaking and hiking in state parks.

Sponsored by Visit Virginia Beach

Ocean Cruises

7 Rules for Surviving a Cruise With Your Mother

A Baltic Sea voyage on Viking Cruises proves just the ticket to satisfy both our 30-something writer and her baby-boomer mom.

November 6, 2018 05:18 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

a blue underwater aquarium tunnel with people walking down the hallway and fish visible through the glass. This is the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo.

Accessible Travel

Autism-Certified Spots That Ensure the Whole Family Has a Great Vacation

For people with autism, traveling can be stressful. But these certified resorts, cruises, and destinations can remove a lot of that worry.

April 7, 2025 02:34 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

Family Travel

A Lowcountry Family Getaway to Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina

Luxury abounds at the sprawling Montage Palmetto Bluff, but the resort’s best assets are the waterways and wildlife across 20,000 acres of South Carolina Lowcountry.

January 7, 2021 03:48 PM

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Stratton Lawrence

Air Travel News

American Airlines Is Cutting These International Routes in 2022

An aircraft shortage is forcing the airline to scale back on some global flights, including to Europe and Asia.

December 10, 2021 04:18 PM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Architecture

First Toulouse-Lautrec Retrospective in Almost 30 Years Debuts in Paris

A special exhibition of the post-impressionist painter’s work is on view at the Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées through January 2020.

October 17, 2019 04:04 PM

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Sarah Buder

Cities We Love

Why You Should Go to Washington, D.C., This Spring

The cherry blossoms are only the beginning of it.

March 1, 2019 06:38 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

How the Seychelles Is Preserving Its Cultural Legacy Through Dance

Recently recognized by UNESCO, the music and dances of moutya commemorate the Seychelles’ painful colonial past.

May 6, 2022 11:26 AM

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Anne Pinto-Rodrigues

Hotels

11 Tiny Vacation Homes You Can Rent

From Massachusetts to Alaska, here are teensy-tiny rental properties to add to your littlest wish list.

September 14, 2020 07:00 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

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