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If you want to visit the mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park and beyond, make one of these lodges your home base in Rwanda.

November 25, 2020 03:30 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Air Travel News

PSA: Domestic Airfares Are the Lowest in Years—Now’s the Time to Book

International flights are really low, too, making October a stellar month for booking travel.

October 2, 2019 09:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

France Will Spend $165 Million to Rescue Some of Its Small Cafés

The country has lost more than 150,000 cafés in the past 50 years.

September 30, 2019 04:00 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Hotels

Those Pesky Hidden Hotel Fees May Soon Be a Thing of the Past

Legislation has been introduced in Congress that would prohibit hotels from advertising a room rate that doesn’t disclose additional fees.

September 27, 2019 07:37 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

These Are the 10 Best Hotels in Santa Monica

Whether you’re after a boutique retreat right on the sand or a historic hotel for sunset cocktails, these spots will give you a true sense of Santa Monica, California.

February 26, 2024 07:32 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Museums + Galleries

The World’s First Floating Museum Is Opening in Paris

Float into summer on Fluctuart, a new museum dedicated to street art set on a barge in the Seine.

May 23, 2019 06:45 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Denmark’s Popular Abandoned Lighthouse Is Moving

Tips + News

Rubjerg Knude has fallen victim to encroaching sands.

July 12, 2019 03:32 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Volcanoes Safaris just celebrated 25 years of connecting travelers with gorillas—and the surrounding communities.

Travel for Good

The Key to Great Ape Protection? Supporting Nearby Villages, Says Volcanoes Safaris

On a mountain gorilla trek with Volcanoes Safaris in Rwanda and Uganda, one traveler learns about the human side of great ape conservation.

October 20, 2022 01:48 PM

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Bailey Berg

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Labor Day Travel Sales to Shop This Weekend

Even though Labor Day means summer is nearly over, you can still pick up some amazing deals for your future travels this weekend.

August 29, 2018 01:15 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

Diving into the History of The Bahamas

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Packing Tips + Gear

Subscription Boxes and Membership Gifts That Are Perfect for Travelers

Open your world with these monthly subscription boxes that keep on giving.

November 10, 2020 12:05 PM

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Dana Brindle

Tips + News

Can Venice Prevent an Overtourism Replay Postpandemic?

From banning large cruise ships to regulating Airbnb rentals, responsible tourism advocates see a new path forward for Venice postpandemic.

April 9, 2021 12:58 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

COVID + Travel

England Has Reopened to Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Vaccinated travelers from the U.S. no longer need to quarantine—but there are still some rules to follow.

July 29, 2021 04:15 PM

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Lottie Gross

With places like Kāʻanapali Beach only an hour away from the from Kahului airport, it's no wonder 10 million visitors come to Hawai‘i each year.

U.S. Beaches

13 of the Most Beautiful Beaches in Hawai‘i

These beaches, spread across five Hawaiian islands, showcase the beauty of the Aloha State’s coasts.

April 15, 2023 12:20 PM

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Rachel Ng

Books

The Best Books of 2019 to Pack for Your Next Trip

With works from best-selling authors like Toni Morrison, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Colson Whitehead, these books top our list for the year.

September 27, 2019 06:34 PM

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Shannon Reed

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