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A rendering of what Hurtigruten's ship with solar powered sails would look like.

Cruise News

Could an Electric Ship With Solar Sails Be the Future of Cruising?

The prototype for the new high-tech, zero-emissions ship was recently unveiled.

October 12, 2023 07:27 AM

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Bailey Berg

National Parks

This Limited-Edition Polaroid Camera Is Inspired by the Grand Canyon

Part of the proceeds of every camera sale will go toward conserving the canyon.

July 5, 2019 03:45 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Visit Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and you'll experience an ecosystem that interweaves the land and ocean.

National Parks

9 Canadian National Parks to Visit for a Beautiful Escape

Nothing solves a bad case of cabin fever like a national park, and Canada is in good supply.

November 6, 2024 04:21 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Air Travel News

Another Boeing 737 Max Hitch Could Further Delay Groundings

United, Southwest, and American Airlines have all taken the aircraft out of service into September.

June 27, 2019 04:41 PM

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David Koenig

In the Magazine

One With the Ocean Is Fostering Community—and Picking Up Trash

One writer finds community in the world’s largest open-water swim group—and picks up some trash while she’s at it.

April 19, 2022 12:28 PM

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Bonnie Tsui

Shrimp and Crawdad boil - food piled on paper taped to table and people in line picking out what they want - paper plates

History + Culture

Where Does “Southern Hospitality” Come From—and What Does It Mean Today?

The term has a complex history and has evolved over the years.

October 31, 2023 03:48 PM

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Victoria M. Walker

The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has more than 700 guest rooms, as well as 17 restaurants and bars on property. It has had an AAA Five Diamond rating for close to 50 years.

Hotels

How Hotels Get Their Star Ratings and What They Mean

There are more hotel rating systems than ever before. Here’s a primer on what they are—and what they mean.

February 29, 2024 08:00 AM

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Mark Ellwood

Cruise News

This 3-Year Cruise Will Visit 148 Countries on All 7 Continents

The epic journey departs from Istanbul in November, with sailings (including accommodations and meals) starting at $38,500 per year.

June 7, 2023 02:16 PM

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Bailey Berg

Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in Buenos Aires at Home

Use this itinerary to recreate the best parts of a day in Argentina’s capital from your own home during quarantine.

May 21, 2020 04:50 PM

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Sarah Buder

National Parks

Why Now Is the Time to Visit Chile’s New National Parks

Philanthropist and conservationist Kristine McDivitt Tompkins has long championed protected land in Patagonia; now, with her gift, Chile has entered a historic age of conservation.

May 1, 2019 03:38 PM

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Cristina Slattery

Air Travel News

Why European Airlines Are Flying Empty Planes

With an Omicron-fueled drop in demand, planes continue to fly in Europe even without passengers so that airlines won’t lose their airport slots. But what about climate concerns?

January 6, 2022 04:20 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

CocoCay Bay in the Bahamas with a small stretch of sand, palm trees and beach chairs and a green and blue seascape

Cruise

The 6 Best Cruises for Exploring the Bahamas

Only 110 miles off the Florida coast, the Bahamas is one of the easiest Caribbean destinations to reach on a cruise. These are our top picks for sailings among this island paradise.

November 18, 2023 10:00 AM

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Fran Golden

Art + Culture

A Literary Tour of Tuscany

Set your senses alight with the sights and flavors of this legendary Italian region as you follow in the footsteps of famous writers throughout history.

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Travel for Good

For Some Travelers, Stairs Can Ruin a Trip. This Company Wants to Fix That.

AccessNow is on a mission to ensure that the world is 100 percent accessible for travelers with disabilities.

February 2, 2022 12:15 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Tips + News

What You Need to Know About Traveling to St. Lucia During Coronavirus

St. Lucia reopened its borders on June 4, 2020.

October 2, 2020 07:28 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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