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UNESCO Adds 33 New Sites to Its 2021 World Heritage List

The latest additions—from Europe’s great spa towns to a nearly 100-year-old railway in Iran—are definitely worthy of a detour or even planning your next trip around.

July 30, 2021 03:04 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Epic Trips

The Journey to Machu Picchu Just Got Seriously Luxurious

The leading rail service to Peru’s ancient Inca citadel unveiled some first-class upgrades to its carriages.

March 12, 2018 05:27 PM

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Sarah Buder

The Grand Staircase at Raffles London at The OWO features stone railings and a red carpet, and is illuminated by a large chandelier.

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Winston Churchill’s Old War Office Is Now London’s Most Talked-About Luxury Hotel. Here’s a First-Person Review.

The new Raffles London at the OWO already feels like a grande dame.

December 4, 2023 09:00 AM

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Anya von Bremzen

Books

“I Love Debauching People!”: The Trailblazing Ways of Ireland’s Greatest Travel Writer

The late Irish adventurer writer Dervla Murphy was born into a world that didn’t want her to travel. She did it anyway.

June 10, 2022 01:38 PM

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Michael Shapiro

Tips + News

Lyft Now Tells You the Fastest (and Cheapest) Transit Option for Your Trip

The app will now let you know the best way to get to where you’re going, whether that’s by car, bike, scooter, or public transportation.

September 24, 2019 05:50 PM

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Michelle Baran

National Parks

Navigate the National Parks Better With These Essential Apps

Download these apps and, even when you’re far from cell service, they’ll help guide your adventures through some of our best-loved outdoor spaces.

August 23, 2019 08:15 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Where to Travel Next

What to Do in Chicago This Spring

Waking after a long deep-freeze of a winter, the Windy City bursts into colorful spring with a happening hotel, some venerable Old Masters, and a lovely day in the park.

April 23, 2019 06:59 PM

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Ann Shields

Tips + News

Hawaii’s Largest City Passes the Biggest Plastics Ban Yet

Oahu is doing away with plastic utensils, food containers, straws, and more.

December 10, 2019 04:24 PM

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Cassie Shortsleeve

Health + Wellness

Engaging the World Through Touch

If eyes are the windows to the soul, is touch a tether to our memories?

November 22, 2021 04:25 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Travel for Good

Intrepid Travel Works to Change the Way We See the World

Our Tour Operators That Give Back series meets a company driven by a responsibility not only to travelers but also to the communities they visit and to the world itself.

November 22, 2021 01:23 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

AFAR Advisor

Please Postpone, Don’t Cancel Your Trip—Keep the Travel Spark Alive

A virtual aperitivo with top travel industry leaders

March 19, 2020 11:48 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

The Future of Travel

8 New Cruise Ships That Will Make Waves in 2018

Next year, the cruising scene grows with fresh launches, far-reaching new routes, and a focus on sustainability.

December 4, 2017 05:25 PM

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Elissa Garay

Tips + News

Spectators From Abroad to Be Barred From Tokyo Olympics

Several surveys have shown that up to 80 percent of the Japanese public oppose holding the Olympics, and a similar percentage opposed fans from overseas attending.

March 22, 2021 12:11 PM

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Stephen Wade

High Peaks Resort puts guests within reach of kayaking, hiking, paddle boarding, and more.

Hotels

The 8 Hotels in North America to Book for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

Snag a room at one of these hotels in the path of totality next April—before it’s too late.

November 20, 2023 07:52 PM

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Stephanie Vermillion

Books

8 New Books You Need to Read Before Flying to France

These new reads will get you excited for your next adventure to the land of fresh croissants, fragrant lavender, and ultra-chic street style.

August 10, 2018 05:14 PM

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Sara Button

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