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Longreads

Deep-Sea Tourism Is on the Rise. But Is It Safe?

The deep sea is so rarely visited—and so little understood—that it’s regularly compared to outer space. But it’s attracting adventurers intent on experiencing something out of the ordinary.

November 29, 2023 09:20 AM

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Jessica Camille Aguirre

COVID + Travel

Europe’s Ever-Changing Rules Dampen Summer Travel Plans

International arrivals for 2021 are forecast to remain at nearly half of what they were in 2019.

July 27, 2021 04:26 PM

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Kelvin Chan

Food + Drink

Eat Well, Do Good: Restaurants That Give Back

Feed your belly and your soul at these philanthropic spots around the world.

November 30, 2021 07:15 PM

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Billie Cohen

Kibale Lodge has views of Uganda’s Lugembe crater lake.

Stay Here Next

Channel Your Inner Jane Goodall at This New Primate Lodge in Uganda

The new conservation and community-minded Kibale Lodge puts visitors within easy reach of Uganda’s Kibale National Park.

November 18, 2024 09:14 AM

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Lisa Kadane

Hiking + Cycling

Discover the “Last Wild Coast of Tahiti” on a Guided Hike

Guided trekking takes travelers up into the islands’ valleys where wild adventures await.

February 3, 2022 06:38 PM

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Stephanie Vermillion

A black marble covered sprawling bathroom with double vanity and large window in the Regent Suite on the Seven Seas Splendor

Cruise News

The World’s Most Expensive Cruise Runs Up to Nearly $1 Million Per Person And Will Sail to 40 Countries

Ultraluxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled a record-breaking 140-day world cruise that will visit 71 ports in 40 countries on 6 continents.

April 11, 2024 06:34 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Tips + News

Thailand Plans Quarantine-Free Entry for Vaccinated Tourists

The plan is set to begin in Phuket on July 1. If successful, it could be expanded to include destinations such as Samui Island, Krabi, Pattaya, and Chiang Mai in October.

March 26, 2021 04:53 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Food + Drink

Roasted Stuffed Pig Is a Must Eat When in Colombia—Plus 10 Other Foods You Can’t Miss

When you’re in Colombia, save room for these delectable 11 meals that showcase the incredible biodiversity of the land.

May 15, 2025 09:01 AM

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Cat Sposato

Hotels

10 Urban Retreats Where Travelers Can Enjoy Some of the Best Food Cities in the U.S.

Savor Michelin-starred meals, champagne service, and more at these resorts in cities of the lower 48 where food plays a starring role.

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A spread of dishes from Kau Ba Kitchen Houston

Food + Drink

10 Houston Restaurants Where You Can Taste the Flavors of America’s Most Diverse City

Move over, Los Angeles and New York. Houston might be the most impressive dining destination in the United States.

January 30, 2024 03:15 PM

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Mae Hamilton

L-R clockwise: Hôtel du Couvent room; Puspa Anggareni of Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape; Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape exterior; Veronica Marquina of Awasi Mendoza; Awasi Mendoza exterior; Shernette Crichton of Half Moon; The Oyster Box exterior entrance; Dee Patel of the Hermitage hotel

Hotels

Women Make Up Most of the Hotel Workforce. These Leaders Are Making Sure They Run Them, Too.

From Indonesia to France, these seven general managers around the globe share how they built their careers—and how they’re shaping the future of hotel leadership.

March 16, 2026 04:44 PM

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Heidi Mitchell

A boat in the ocean at sun rise in Virginia Beach.

U.S. Beaches

This Coastal City Was Just Chosen as the Location for a New Travel Show

Fish all year in the angler’s paradise of Virginia Beach with tips from Afar and learn from Jim Root, host of the new travel show, “Just Landed.”

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