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With Humans Away, Whales Play off the Coast of Southern France

With the city of Marseille on lockdown, a maritime patrol filmed a pair of fin whales swimming closer to the shores of Calanques National Park than they normally would.

April 9, 2020 12:57 PM

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John Leicester

A female hiker and a male hiker look out from a viewpoint at the mountains of Park City. The sky is a pale blue as the sun sets and casts a shadow on the mountaintops.

Outdoor Adventure

What to Do in Park City When It’s Not Winter

Think Park City is only for skiing and winter sports? Visit in summer to hike, bike, raft, and ride alpine coasters through Utah’s Wasatch Mountains.

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Stay Here Next

One&Only Resorts Makes Its Greek Debut on the Athens Riviera

Positioned between the capital’s ancient attractions and countless sandy beaches, One&Only Aesthesis revives ’60s Greek chic.

April 1, 2024 02:15 PM

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Helen Iatrou

Two men on a street in Europe communicating with arm gestures

Travel Tips + Etiquette

4 Ways to Overcome Language Barriers When Traveling

An ASL interpreter shares some travel-friendly tips and techniques that she’s learned from the Deaf community, the real masters of cross-cultural communication.

July 2, 2024 06:10 PM

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Anna Mindess

Where to Travel Next

14 Best Places to Visit in Florida on Your Next Trip

The Sunshine State has plenty to offer in addition to sand and surf.

December 6, 2024 03:33 PM

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Carrie Honaker

The Emmy-winning actor wants fellow entrepreneurs to travel more. Here’s how she’s helping them get it done as the newest American Express ambassador.

June 10, 2025 12:38 PM

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Cat Sposato

Cities We Love

This California City Tops Our 2025 Travel Wish List—Here’s Why It Should Be on Yours

New highlights in Los Angeles include Michelin-starred omakase, a sleek stadium, and Chef’s Table star Evan Funke’s latest hit.

November 13, 2024 11:20 AM

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Sheila Yasmin Marikar

Southampton UK Town Quay Marina and passenger terminal with large cruise ship. Aerial view on a sunny morning. Hazy sky from smoke air pollution. Mirror like calm blue sea with sailing boats mooring.

Cities We Love

This Southern British City Is Often Overlooked—but Travelers Are Missing Out

Southampton is much more than a cruise port city.

June 3, 2025 04:41 PM

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Lottie Gross

Family Travel

Podcast: Riding Higher, Down Under

A pair of Australian sisters road-trip through Cairns, where they explore Indigenous culture, zoom through the rain forest, and bond over the mysteries of parenthood.

December 27, 2022 06:00 AM

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Michelle Law

Mountains surrounding the town of Grindewald, Switzerland.

Art + Culture

15 Star Wars Filming Locations Worth a Visit

It turns out the “Star Wars” galaxy isn’t terribly far, far away.

August 18, 2023 02:16 PM

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Kyle N. Ormiston

Travel for Good

The Revival of Traditional Voyaging in Hawai‘i

A photographer and member of Maui’s Hui O Waa Kaulua voyaging community shares what it’s like to sail the ocean in a traditional wa‘a, or canoe.

September 2, 2021 05:37 PM

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Aislyn Greene

A white-gloved bellman lifts a suitcase.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

I Think I Offended Someone by Tipping Them. What Do I Do?

Our Unpacked Advice columnist weighs in on how to tip people while traveling—and more generally, what to do when faced with an unfamiliar cultural norm.

October 25, 2023 10:06 AM

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Anu Taranath

The Santa Barbara Channel Whale Heritage Area in California, an important migration route for gray and humpback whales, is among the newly designated Wildlife Heritage Areas.

Travel for Good

New Wildlife Heritage Areas Help Travelers Find Responsible Animal Experiences

A new global initiative designates destinations where you can have both extraordinary and ethical interactions with animals in the wild.

October 23, 2023 01:40 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

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