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Outdoor Adventure

Running Tours Offer a Fun Way to Visit a New Place—Here’s Where to Try Them

The best way to travel is by breaking a sweat.

May 10, 2024 08:39 AM

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Erica Firpo

Walking across the turquoise pond at Plitvice Lakes National Park, which covers nearly 30,000 hectares.

Outdoor Adventure

A First-Timer’s Guide to Visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia

The biggest mistake a traveler can make? Attempting to tackle Croatia’s oldest—and largest—park too quickly. Here’s what to know before you go.

August 11, 2022 12:50 PM

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Jonathan Bousfield

Epic Trips

How to Enjoy Summer in the British Virgin Islands

Let the BVI show you how summertime is done in the Caribbean.

Sponsored by British Virgin Islands Tourism

Epic Trips

On a Cruise to the Remote Arctic, Where Polar Bears Roam (for Now)

What an expedition cruise in the rugged yet fragile High Arctic can teach travelers about the planet.

October 10, 2022 01:44 PM

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Bailey Berg

Family Travel

These Epic Family Vacations Turn Your Kid’s Passions Into Real-Life Adventures

Kids can dig up dinos, train like ninjas, and ride in race cars on these unforgettable trips.

December 11, 2025 02:42 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Cities We Love

How to Visit Austin From Home for a Day

Breakfast tacos, margaritas, and killer concerts? Yes, you can get those in your living room. You can even create your own little Barton Springs too.

June 8, 2020 08:10 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Air Travel News

New First-Class Seats Are Coming to British Airways Flights—Here’s a First Look

The fancy new extra-wide first-class pods will feature ottomans that double as guest seats, cinema lighting, and individual closets, among other bells and whistles.

December 4, 2024 06:24 PM

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Bailey Berg

Loyalty + Rewards

What to Know About the InterContinental Hotels Group Loyalty Program—and Which Hotels Are Right for You

With the recent acquisition of the spa-focused Six Senses brand, IHG is becoming even more of a luxury player. Here’s what you need to know about its rewards program.

February 25, 2019 12:04 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Travel for Good

An Electric Road Trip From L.A. to Las Vegas Is Easier Than You May Think

Many people fly the 300-mile journey, but the eco-option is getting more and more feasible.

December 17, 2021 02:36 PM

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Tim Chester

COVID + Travel

California Has Fully Reopened—What That Means for Travelers

On June 15, the state did away with the majority of its COVID-19 restrictions. One month later, Los Angeles County has reinstated its indoor mask mandate as cases begin to rise.

July 20, 2021 08:12 PM

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Michelle Baran

A beach lined with yellow and white loungers and umbrellas in Cannes, France, with a large cruise ship at sea in the distance

Cruise News

Oversized Cruise Ships Continue to Fall Out of Favor in Europe as Another French City Votes to Ban Them

The move is the latest among a growing wave of European cities that are restricting cruise ships to curb overtourism.

July 2, 2025 06:57 PM

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Blane Bachelor

History + Culture

Spain’s Parador Hotels Let You Sleep Where Royalty Ruled and Battles Ensued

The government has converted 97 significant buildings into boutique hotels up and down the country, making for a history-rich road trip.

October 9, 2019 06:28 PM

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Andrea Guthmann

Art + Architecture

Rainbows, Ball Pits, and Balloons Collide at New York’s Whimsical New Art Pop-Up

Color Factory’s latest interactive art installation is as close as you’ll get to your Willy Wonka dreams.

August 17, 2018 09:26 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Live music at Mayakoba’s Day of the Dead celebrations

Art + Culture

Why You Should Celebrate Day of the Dead at These 3 Mexican Resorts

Celebrate Mexico’s most vibrant holiday with unforgettable dining, live music, and cultural rituals across Mayakoba’s luxury resorts.

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