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Hurtigruten to Launch Zero Emissions Ship by 2030

The cruise company is partnering with research organization SINTEF to craft new, zero emissions ferries to travel along Norway’s coast.

April 6, 2022 05:49 PM

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Bailey Berg

Expedition Cruises

Why Now Is the Best Time to Plan and Book an Antarctica Sailing

With huge pent-up demand after the pandemic, you’d be wise to book sooner than later.

April 7, 2022 04:31 PM

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Fran Golden

AFAR Advisor

The Real Reason Travelers Fall in Love With Germany

From pretzels and festivals to Christmas (and Easter!) markets, we talk to an insider about Germany’s appeal.

December 17, 2020 08:56 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Sponsored by the Golden Isles

Beautiful sunset over Bologna, Italy cityscape

Visas + Passports

The Secret Hack for Staying in a Country Longer

This visa helps you live—and talk—like a local.

June 27, 2025 11:55 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Air Travel News

Free In-Flight Wi-Fi Is the Future (Ugh)

The idea of being connected to the internet without cost at 30,000 feet is a draw for many travelers—but not this one.

May 6, 2022 09:42 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Martinhal Lisbon Oriente is located 30 minutes outside the city center and has a white exterior with balconies.

Hotels We Love

The 10 Best Hotels in Lisbon

Beauty, charm, and history infuse scores of hotels in Portugal’s capital city. To help you choose where to stay, here are 10 of the best hotels in Lisbon.

May 30, 2024 11:05 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Hotels

How to Explore India and Make a Difference

Oberoi Hotels and Resorts offers luxury and authenticity—and inspiring India travel itineraries that give back.

Sponsored by Oberoi Hotels and Resorts

Loyalty + Rewards

The Best Travel Rewards Cards Without Annual Fees

Whether you want airline miles, hotel points, or cash back, these no-annual-fee cards can help you earn them quickly.

November 3, 2020 06:12 PM

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Eric Rosen

Rock formations at a beach, with turquoise and dark blue water in the foreground

Islands

10 Tropical Island Getaways Worldwide for People Who Are Tired of Being Cold

Ditch your parka for sunscreen and a beach read and warm up on one of these sunny islands.

December 22, 2025 12:16 PM

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Paul Rubio

The sail-shaped Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, left, is surrounded by the blue waters of the Arabian Gulf. Jumeirah Al Naseem, right, is located right on the beach nearby.

Hotels

These Luxury Dubai Hotels Double as a Wildlife Sanctuary

Dubai’s sail-shaped Burj Al Arab and its sleek sister property, Jumeirah Al Naseem, are home to the Middle East’s first turtle rehabilitation project.

January 28, 2024 08:00 AM

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Nicola Chilton

The Future of Travel

How Vaccine Passports Will Actually Work

The high-tech versions of yellow immunization cards are on their way.

December 22, 2020 07:44 PM

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Michelle Baran

A gondola is docked on a dry canal during a low tide in Venice, Italy

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