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Sounds Like Puerto Rico: Music to the Ear

Tropical yet familiar, the many sounds—and sights, tastes, and experiences—on this U.S. Caribbean outpost are a joyful noise to U.S. travelers eager for a refresh.

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UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO Just Announced 21 New World Heritage Sites

Which of these would you like to see?

July 19, 2017 01:44 PM

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Matt Villano

Tips + News

10 Biggest Travel Stories of the Past 10 Years

Ahead of 2020, we look back at what has shaped travel in the past 10 years.

December 16, 2019 04:27 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Hotels

For $500, You Can Get Unlimited Stays at Graduate Hotels This July

This all-access “Hall Pass” basically pays for itself in three nights.

June 2, 2021 05:36 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Travelers No Longer Need a COVID Test to Enter the U.S.

The testing requirement that created numerous hurdles for international travelers has been scrapped—at least for now. Here’s what you need to know.

June 13, 2022 08:27 PM

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Michelle Baran

Where to Travel Next

Where to Escape the Summer Crowds in Italy

Save the big Italian cities for the off-season—during summer, head for under-the-radar islands and towns that offer all the ancient history with none of the modern mobs.

May 22, 2019 01:40 PM

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Rebecca Holland

Art + Architecture

The Free, Pop-Up Photo Festival You Can’t Miss in New York City

For 10 days this September, a waterfront area below the Brooklyn Bridge will transform into a “photography village” featuring powerful exhibitions displayed in shipping containers.

August 12, 2019 04:57 PM

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Sarah Buder

COVID + Travel

These Hawai‘i, Caribbean, and New York Hotels Now Require Vaccination

The list of hotels mandating vaccines keeps growing.

September 15, 2021 01:30 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

The U.S. Ban on Travel Now Includes Europe, the U.K., and Ireland—What You Need to Know

The temporary ban has been extended to the U.K. and Ireland, effective midnight March 16, but U.S. citizens and their families are exempt.

March 14, 2020 02:06 PM

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Michelle Baran

Overhead view of the bay in Nice, France, with building with orange-tiled roofs all around

Where to Travel Next

This French Summer Classic Is a Year-Round Destination With More Than 300 Days of Sunshine

Even in winter, the sun-soaked Côte d’Azur beckons with plenty of cultural sites.

November 25, 2025 02:21 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Forty years of fried perfection at Champy's Chicken in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Food + Drink

The Best Food Neighborhoods in the USA

A coast-to-coast look at the culinary oases that keep us coming back for more.

March 19, 2024 03:24 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Where to Go in Summer

Why You Should Visit Arizona During Its Hellish Summer Heat

Five reasons why it’s still worth taking a trip during the hottest part of the year.

July 17, 2018 12:05 PM

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Sara Button

Epic Trips

10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Heli-Hiking in Canada

From packing essentials to tips for making the most of the experience—this is what you need to know before your trip.

September 30, 2019 05:11 PM

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Tim Chester

Tips + News

Europe Proposes Further Extending Travel Ban Until July 1

Internal borders could open up by the end of June, but visitors from the U.S. would only be allowed back into Europe once virus spread is brought under control stateside.

June 5, 2020 05:23 PM

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Lorne Cook

Sustainable Travel

How to Plan Travel in a Climate-Changing World

Hurricanes, wildfires, extreme heat, flooding—travel in a climate-changing world can be overwhelming. Here are some tips for how to reduce the risks.

April 19, 2024 09:32 AM

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Michelle Baran

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