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Cruise
This Is the New Way to Cruise the Mediterranean
A new generation of expedition cruise ships are bringing a completely reimagined style of cruising to the Mediterranean.
September 19, 2024 06:27 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Tips + News
That Sand You Brought Back From Vacation? Totally Illegal
Although it might seem tempting to pack a vial of sand from your favorite beach, it can be against the law, and it harms the environment.
August 21, 2019 03:20 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Cruise
Nostalgia on the High Seas—These 6 Throwback Cruises Will Take You Back in Time
In the days of yore, crossing the oceans, seas, and rivers was slower and more intentional. You can still experience that history and glamour—but with modern-day comforts and amenities—on these retro-inspired sailings.
December 22, 2025 06:49 PM
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Erica Silverstein
Air Travel News
Alitalia Makes Its Final Flights, But the Name Will Remain
It’s the end of the 74-year-old Italian airline, but not the end of the Alitalia name.
October 14, 2021 05:43 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Trains
You’ll Soon Be Able to Explore Italy on These Vintage Tourist Trains
In 2024, Italy’s state-owned rail network Ferrovie dello Stato is bringing back trains from the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s to offer visitors a bit of rail nostalgia with gorgeous views.
August 22, 2023 07:00 AM
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Erica Firpo
Food + Drink
Cookbook Author Katie Parla May Never Leave Italy
The Rome-based culinary writer and guide is planning her travels around good food and her family’s history in Italy.
April 26, 2023 09:34 AM
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Kaitlin Menza
Cruise News
Aman Is Launching a Wellness-Focused Luxury Yacht That Will Sail in Europe Next Year—and Bookings Are Now Open
Here’s a look inside Aman’s new vessel, which will sail to lesser-explored ports in the Mediterranean and offer immersive wellness experiences.
January 23, 2026 05:07 PM
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Jessica Puckett
COVID + Travel
Italy Is Reopening to Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know
An Italy-based writer on what travelers need to know and whether Italy really is ready to relax its borders.
May 18, 2021 01:36 PM
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Julia Buckley
Where to Travel Next
12 Small Towns in Italy That Look Like Storybook Villages
Consider these diminutive, historic towns for your next trip.
January 21, 2026 01:45 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Trending News
These Are the Top 10 Trending Travel Destinations, According to Skyscanner. How Many Have You Already Been To?
Travel booking site Skyscanner analyzed data from thousands of flight searches between January 1 and June 30, 2025. Here’s what it found.
October 14, 2025 12:43 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Epic Trips
Canoeing, Snowshoeing, and Getting Naked With Strangers in Japan
Embracing “slow adventure” among the lakes and mountains of Eastern Hokkaido.
March 13, 2024 05:12 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
History + Culture
New Home, New Hope: How a Wave of Refugees Is Reshaping Sardinia
The Italian island has long been known for its Mediterranean beaches and ancient traditions. But Sardinia’s future may be shaped by how it welcomes the migrants and refugees landing on its shores.
March 23, 2018 08:31 PM
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Chris Colin
Food + Drink
I Met a Cheese Fortune Teller and She Told Me Where I Had to Travel Next
The telling of the future through reading cheese, aka tyromancy, might just give you some handy clues about where you’re headed.
August 2, 2024 04:13 PM
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Kristin Vuković
Hotels
Can Travel Help You Live Longer? These Resorts Think So.
If health is the new wealth, then Blue Zones travel offers one of the most immersive get-rich-quick schemes on Earth. Afar takes a closer look at a program at Andaz Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo.
August 22, 2024 02:55 PM
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Heidi Mitchell
Cruise
You Should (Really) Book a Mediterranean Cruise This Winter—Here’s Why
Fewer crowds, milder temperatures, and more affordable fares—there are ample reasons to cruise the Mediterranean Sea in winter.
December 21, 2023 01:26 PM
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Michelle Baran
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