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Europe Proposes Extending Travel Ban Until June 15

The European Commission has requested another 30-day extension of the restriction on non-essential travel into the European Union.

May 8, 2020 07:38 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Marriott Is Launching Its Version of Airbnb

Loyalty members will be able to gain and use points at more than 2,000 vacation home rentals.

April 29, 2019 06:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

A cruise ship parked in arctic ice with people walking around it.

Expedition Cruises

9 Things to Know Before Going on an Arctic Cruise

From the key to staying warm to expecting the unexpected, here’s what you should know before visiting the polar north by boat.

October 26, 2022 10:57 AM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

You Could Get Paid to Move to This Idyllic U.S. State in 2020

This year, anyone who relocates to Vermont for full-time work has the chance to receive up to $7,500 as part of a new grant program offered by the Green Mountain State.

January 2, 2020 03:48 PM

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Sarah Buder

Photo of tranquil blue Gellért Thermal Bath in Hungary

Health + Wellness

The Ultimate Guide to Budapest’s Historic Thermal Baths and Spas

Budapest is home to more than 100 natural geothermal springs. Here’s how to soak up Hungary’s bath culture.

Sponsored by Visit Hungary

Health + Wellness

This New Wellness Destination Will Let You Try Longevity Treatments and Help Restore Coral Reefs

Six leading international wellness groups are opening hotels at Amaala on Saudi Arabia’s northwestern coast.

January 7, 2026 01:12 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Food + Drink

10 Essential Foods to Eat on a Trip to Puerto Rico

Plantains from Africa, cooking techniques from Spain—Puerto Rico’s dishes are a testament to its multicultural history.

May 27, 2023 12:27 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

COVID + Travel

Italy Now Requires a “Vaccine Passport” for Museums and Indoor Dining

Known as a “Green Pass,” the Bel Paese is a certificate that proves travelers have had at least one dose of a COVID vaccine to enter the country’s most popular tourist destinations.

August 9, 2021 06:16 PM

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Paolo Santalucia

Air Travel News

Teenage Pilot Sets Record as the Youngest Woman to Fly Solo Around the World

Zara Rutherford’s flight saw her steer clear of wildfires in California, deal with biting cold over Russia, and narrowly avoid North Korean airspace.

January 20, 2022 01:01 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

How to Select the Right Charity After a Disaster Like Hurricane Dorian

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Find the Right Charity After a Disaster Like a Hurricane

For travelers who want to give but feel unsure about the long list of fund-raising efforts that crop up in the wake of a natural disaster, a philanthropy scholar offers some advice.

September 10, 2019 08:26 PM

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David Campbell

Winter Sports

8 Epic Reasons to Visit Greater Fort Lauderdale

Blue-chip culture, award-winning dining, thrilling adventures, and more have helped this South Florida destination evolve into a lavish, next-level getaway.

Sponsored by Visit Lauderdale

Packing Tips + Gear

6 Travel Hand Sanitizers for When You’re on the Go

Purell isn’t the only hand sanitizer out there. These sprays and gels may cost more but smell so much better and are easier on your hands.

September 28, 2020 07:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

An Insider’s Guide to Fort Myers

This local travel expert shares must-see spots and lesser-known gems throughout the Fort Myers area.

Sponsored by Fort Myers – Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods

A herd of cashmere goats resting during sunset on the steppe.

Summer 2023

How One Mongolian Sweater Company Is Making Cashmere More Eco-Friendly

Gobi Cashmere blends heritage craftsmanship with a modern conscience in the warmest of ways.

August 31, 2023 04:58 PM

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Billie Cohen

COVID + Travel

Get out and Enjoy Travel . . . the Sooner the Better

The success of the U.S. vaccination rollout is a celebratory achievement, and CDC’s formal blessing for vaccinated people to travel is a boon.

May 7, 2021 01:53 PM

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Tori Emerson Barnes

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