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Italy’s Underrated National and Regional Parks

National Parks

7 of Italy’s Most Underrated National and Regional Parks You Should Visit

In Italy, these trails and parks provide breathing space for everyone.

June 16, 2021 04:12 PM

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Adam H. Graham

River Cruises

Why This Rhine Cruise Is a Feast for All the Senses

AmaWaterways heightens the experience by going beyond the Rhine’s magical scenery. Here’s how.

December 10, 2019 10:10 AM

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AmaWaterways

Family Travel

Reinventing the Classic Hawai‘i Family Vacation for a New Generation

As Hawai‘i drops all of its pandemic-era travel restrictions, this is a chance for families to return to the islands with a stronger appreciation of nature and of Native Hawaiian culture.

March 30, 2022 02:39 PM

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Michelle Baran

Sunny day with ruins and Greek columns in the foreground

Accessible Travel

Why Aren’t UNESCO World Heritage Sites More Accessible?

UNESCO World Heritage sites are some of the most popular destinations for travelers. Yet many are inaccessible to disabled travelers, and any alterations to the sites are often resisted.

July 16, 2024 08:53 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Hotels

LVMH Agrees to Buy Belmond Hotel Group in Multi-Billion-Dollar Deal

The parent company of Louis Vuitton and Moët Hennessy is increasing its presence in the luxury hotel world.

December 14, 2018 04:01 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

AFAR Advisor

How Querido Hotels Make for Cherished Travel Memories

At these family-owned properties, a farm-to-table ethos and deep connection to the destination deliver out-of-the-box experiences.

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A bungalow at Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape

Hotels

The 2023 Stay List

Our picks for the 15 best new hotels in the world.

April 4, 2023 09:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Easiest Languages for English Speakers to Learn

A linguistics expert chimes in on which languages are the most manageable for English speakers to master and shares her personal tips for successfully taking up a new tongue.

August 29, 2019 10:11 PM

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Meredith Heil

Local Getaways: Escape to the Mendocino Coast

Weekend Getaways

How to Spend a Weekend on California’s Mendocino Coast

Wild trees, wild coast, mellow people.

March 19, 2021 01:21 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Tips + News

Venice, Dolphins, and Northern Lights: Live Webcams for Virtual Travel

During the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, stay home and travel virtually with these live streams of the Eiffel Tower, Japanese snow monkeys, spacewalks, and more.

March 20, 2020 11:43 AM

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Jake Emen

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Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Ski Gear for the Eco-Minded Traveler

Reuse and reduce where possible, but when it’s time to buy new ski gear, look at these Earth-approved options.

December 21, 2022 11:01 AM

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Courtney Holden

Nations like Tuvalu are disproportionately threatened by climate change—and asking developed nations to do more.

The travel industry has a long way to go to reach its climate ambitions of net-zero by 2050, but these companies and destinations are stepping up to the challenge.

November 29, 2022 06:42 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Fall 2022

25 Days, 9 Countries, 1,959 Miles: Seeing Europe by Train

For one British writer left adrift by Brexit, a cross-continental train trip might be the best way to reconnect with her European neighbors.

October 13, 2022 06:59 PM

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Emma John

Pacific Ocean Laps On Narrow Beaches of Anacapa Island in Channel Islands National Park

National Parks

16 Underrated U.S. National Parks You Really Should Visit This Year

These parks may not have the same international reputation as Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon, but that doesn’t make them any less spectacular.

May 29, 2026 06:03 PM

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Bailey Berg

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