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This New 155-Night Cruise Visits All 7 Wonders of the World

Chichen Itza, the Christ the Redeemer statue, the Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu, the Colosseum, the Great Wall, and Petra are among the stops.

October 6, 2023 10:34 AM

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Bailey Berg

Aerial view of Messina Sicily showing the harbor, the town and mountains in the distance

Trains

The World’s Longest Bridge Will Soon Connect Sicily to Mainland Italy (and Some People Aren’t Happy About It)

If built, the longest single-span suspension bridge in the world would connect mainland Italy with Sicily. But it comes with risks—and controversy.

October 10, 2025 03:34 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

U.S. Beaches

The Best Beaches in North Carolina

Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly spot to lay down your towel or an empty sand dune-fringed stretch for long walks, we’ve got you covered.

May 28, 2022 11:58 AM

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Staff

Save Me From Myself! A Travel Lover’s Guide to Staying Sane When You’re Stuck at Home

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Save Me From Myself! A Traveler’s Guide to Staying Sane When Stuck at Home

We know you’re looking for 18 ways to cope with coronavirus quarantine–Netflix alone can grow old quickly.

March 26, 2020 12:00 PM

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Staff

Cruise

Cruises Resume in Italy as U.S. Sailings Still on Hold

As European cruises set sail once again, the United States cruise industry may not reopen again until this fall.

April 2, 2021 01:31 PM

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Maria Grazia Murru

“Huge” Explosion Rocks Caribbean’s St. Vincent as Volcano Keeps Erupting

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Tips + News

Your Best Family Travel Photos Can Win You a Free Vacation Rental

Post a throwback family travel photo for a chance to win a $5K stay at a Vrbo vacation home.

October 6, 2020 03:16 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotel News + Openings

Built for Henry Ford, This 1930s Hotel Has Reopened Outside Detroit

Dearborn Inn welcomed everyone from Orville Wright to Walt Disney—and now it’s been meticulously restored.

April 9, 2025 04:21 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Aerial view of Park Hotel Vitznau beside lake in mountains

Hotels We Love

These 11 Hotels Put You in Switzerland’s Most Idyllic Settings

Dreamy Alpine retreats. Belle Époque icons. Epic spa resorts. These are Switzerland’s top 11 hotels.

July 30, 2024 01:23 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Everything You Need to Know About Holi, India’s Festival of Color

Festivals + Events

What to Know Before the Start of Holi, the Hindu Festival of Color

Before this festival begins, there are several things to keep in mind.

March 7, 2023 05:14 PM

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Nikhita Venogupal

Hotels

The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok: 143 Years of Tsars and Rock Stars

The historic hotel on Bangkok’s riverbank is one of the oldest properties of the brand . . . and now, after an extensive $90 million renovation, one of its newest.

November 21, 2019 07:00 PM

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Jenny Adams

Tips + News

TripAdvisor Ends Ticket Sales to Attractions That Breed or Buy Dolphins and Whales

The travel site will immediately begin work to remove products that aren’t in line with its new rules.

October 2, 2019 02:50 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Oceanwide Expeditions' MV Hondius ship as viewed from a distance

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