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14 Beautiful Medieval Castles in Europe You Can Visit

Indulge your medieval castle fantasies in Europe.

October 18, 2023 12:24 PM

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A person walking with a white roller luggage

In response to skyrocketing fuel costs, JetBlue, United, Delta, and Southwest have all bumped their fees for checked bags. Here’s what it will cost you.

April 8, 2026 03:23 PM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

The Best Months to Visit Iceland for Fewer Crowds, the Northern Lights, and Prime Puffin Spotting

The best time to visit Iceland depends on your itinerary.

March 10, 2026 08:43 AM

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Alexis Averbuck

Left: Monte-Carlo, Monaco; right: A train of Formula 1 cars storms uphill past cheering terraces during the frantic start of the Monaco Grand Prix

Cruise

The Secret Travel Hack for Seeing the Solar Eclipse, Monaco Grand Prix, and Other Exclusive Global Events

There’s an easier way to gain access to some of the world’s most in-demand moments.

March 6, 2026 12:01 PM

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Stefanie Waldek

Road Trips

The Ultimate Texas Hill Country Road Trip Includes Tree Houses, Tubing, and Tacos

This five-day excursion starts and ends in San Antonio and zigzags through Uvalde and Bandera, two lesser-explored counties in Texas’s bucolic Hill Country.

June 17, 2026 05:49 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

The chalets at Ultima Courchevel Belvédère sit right next to the ski slopes.

Hotels

5 New Ski Retreats Around the World to Book in 2023

World-class slopes, notable architecture, and cozy après scenes make these new ski hotels worthy of a wintertime escape.

January 18, 2023 06:50 AM

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Adam H. Graham

Food + Drink

Faroe Islands: The Tiny Scandinavian Islands With the Big Michelin Star

In the far-off Faroe Islands, where sheep outnumber people and intense weather has shaped the local diet for centuries, an unlikely food star is born.

December 7, 2017 02:20 PM

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Jamie Feldmar

National Parks

Love It or Hate It, Sequoia National Park Is Getting Its First Cell Tower

A new cell tower disguised as a pine tree will soon join the skyline at Sequoia National Park.

April 23, 2019 06:54 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Gaudalajara Jalisco, Mexico Feb 23 2024 Historic center with water flowing from the fountain and the Hospicio Cabañas in the background, as tourists enjoy the sunny day of holiday

4 Days In

Spend a Long Weekend in This City for Gothic Catacombs, Mexican Ballet, and the Best Emerging Food in Mexico

As a host city of the World Cup, Guadalajara is ready to fiesta this summer.

April 14, 2026 04:16 PM

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Daniela Castillo Gómez

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

5 Essential Foods to Eat During Chinese New Year

Food + Drink

7 Essential Foods to Eat During Lunar New Year

Travelers might find these dishes on the table during the Spring Festival to bring good fortune for the year ahead.

January 13, 2023 01:50 PM

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Marjorie Perry

Arrival pavilion at Ani Private Resort in the Dominican Republic.

Travel for Good

How to Support Local Artists on Your Next Caribbean Getaway

Àni Art Academies offer full-tuition training for fledgling local artists in the Caribbean and Southeast Asia.

February 13, 2023 05:01 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Estonia's Soomaa national park with the Riisa bog swimming hole

Hiking + Cycling

Bog Hiking Is the Best Hiking Experience You’ve Never Heard Of

In Estonia’s Soomaa National Park, you can basically walk on water.

December 15, 2023 11:53 AM

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Billie Cohen

Weekend Getaways

3 Perfect Florida Weekend Getaways to Take Now

Need a quick trip to bask in the sun? Here are 3 great options across Florida.

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