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Signs of Optimism as New York City Sees Rise in Tourism

Bit by bit, travelers are returning to the city that was the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in early 2020.

May 11, 2021 08:04 PM

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Two U.S. senators are trying to implement a “passenger bill of rights” that, if passed, would give fliers more protections. Here’s what that means.

February 21, 2023 07:43 PM

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Bailey Berg

CHARLESTON, SC, USA - AUGUST 5, 2019: St Michael's church, whose bells have crossed the Atlantic seven times after damage, dominates the colorful colonial architecture of historic Broad Street,

History + Culture

Charleston Is Best Explored on Foot—Here Are the City’s Best Walking Tours for Food, Architecture, and History

Do a deep dive into the South Carolina city’s history and cuisine by wandering the streets with an expert guide.

December 9, 2024 01:52 PM

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Ellen Schmedinghoff

woman wearing a t-shirt and standing in the forefront of the photo, smiling

Longreads

10 Minutes from the Taj Mahal, a Must-Visit Café With a Mission

The world’s first café staffed by acid attack survivors, Sheroes Hangout opened in 2015 in Agra and has since expanded to two other locations.

May 6, 2025 11:16 AM

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Iona Brannon

Disney

How to Do Disney World Right, With Short Lines, Michelin-Starred Food, and Upscale Hotels

Skip the lines, dine at a Michelin-starred restaurant, or live in a mansion near the Magic Kingdom. This is how to do Disney with a dose of luxury.

September 20, 2024 08:55 AM

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Carlye Wisel

Tips + News

Vaccinated Travelers Will Be Able to Move Freely Between Greece and Israel

Those with COVID-19 vaccination certificates will be able to move between the two countries “without limitations, no self-isolation, nothing.”

February 8, 2021 06:07 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Spring 2024

Why We Shouldn’t Always Use Translation Apps When We Travel

AI-assisted apps make navigating language barriers easier. But at what cost?

April 25, 2024 09:09 AM

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Latria Graham

Cities We Love

Where to Find Serenity in Bustling Hong Kong

From hiking trails to beaches to bathrooms, Hong Kong is full of tranquil retreats, if you know where to look.

May 15, 2019 02:00 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Alok Vaid-Menon looks to the camera. They are wearing a multi-colored suit, red pom-pom earrings, and bejeweled sunglasses. Their hair is dyed green, blue, and purple.

LGBTQ Travel

Talking Gender Fluidity, Travel, and a Texas Childhood With Alok Vaid-Menon

The performance artist, writer, and activist travels to remain a perpetual student of the world.

June 2, 2023 01:43 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Aerial image at sunrise off the coast over Hanalei Bay and pier on Hawaiian island of Kauai with a man standing alone on the beach

Off The Tourist Trail

I Was Born and Raised in Hawaiʻi—Here’s Where Locals Go to Escape the Crowds

You can get off the tourist trail in the islands. Travel in the spring or fall, avoid chain restaurants, or volunteer on your vacation.

February 10, 2026 12:56 PM

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Catherine Toth Fox

Beautiful look down travel aerial photograph of the abandoned railroad bridge crossing the Ontonagon River and scenic Agate Falls waterfall below surrounded by forest of evergreen and deciduous trees.

Outdoor Adventure

Michigan’s Spectacular Scenery Is Best Seen From an Electric Off-Road Vehicle

A new trail offers a more sustainable—and quieter—way to traverse the countryside.

August 29, 2024 03:21 PM

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Jaclyn Trop

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

Spring 2022

8 Ways People Celebrate Trees Around the World

From honoring new beginnings to welcoming the harvest season, here are eight festivals and holidays that celebrate our stately friends.

April 22, 2022 04:52 PM

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Iona Brannon

exterior of salmon pink building with white-trimmed balcony doors and windows and three outdoor dining tables shaded by large white outdoor umbrellas

Destination Spotlight

10 Places You Must Visit on a Trip to Portugal

Of course, there’s Lisbon and Porto, but there are other places worth visiting too.

July 26, 2023 09:58 PM

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Charmaine Noronha

Visit Native California hopes to highlight Native-led experiences across the state, including this one—a guided hike through Agua Caliente's Palm Canyon.

History + Culture

New Visit Native California Program Encourages Travelers to Connect With State’s Indigenous Cultures

The new Native-led initiative seeks to showcase the rich cultures of the state’s 109 federally recognized tribes.

September 16, 2022 05:15 PM

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Mae Hamilton

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