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Bucket List Reimagined: Mindful Return to the Greek Islands

Starting May 1, Greece will stop requiring travelers to show proof of vaccination, a negative test, or proof of recovery to enter—it may be the perfect time to visit. Here’s where to go.

April 27, 2022 12:44 PM

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Giovanna Dell’Orto

Hiking + Cycling

What It’s Like to Hike to See Iceland’s Erupting Volcano

One way to break out of that pandemic funk: watching lava flow in Iceland right now.

June 8, 2021 04:47 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Hotels

Where to Go This Winter in the Caribbean

The Caribbean islands are forever a reliable destination for a quick warm-weather escape.

December 18, 2020 04:03 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Fall 2022

Old Trade Routes, Ancient Ruins, Afternoon Tea: Biking the Jordan Trail

Along Jordan’s ancient trade route, two cyclists encounter archaeological relics, forested parks, and a generous invite to lunch.

October 3, 2022 03:52 PM

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Andrew Findlay

Trains

Get Half Off Private Room Fares on Amtrak’s Most Scenic Routes This Spring

This two-for-one sale lets you bring along a companion for free in a private Amtrak Roomette.

March 15, 2022 07:09 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Trains

A First-Class Overnight Train Between Los Angeles and San Francisco Could Soon Become a Reality

Newport Beach, California–based Dreamstar Lines is attempting to resurrect a sleeper-car rail connection that has been dormant since the late 1960s.

May 5, 2023 07:38 PM

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Michelle Baran

Canada Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Visiting

COVID + Travel

Canada Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s How to Visit

A reporter based in Toronto breaks down the situation on the ground and what travelers who want to go should know.

September 29, 2021 09:49 PM

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Anna Haines

Three-story building with wraparound white galleries at the John Rutledge House Inn in Charleston

Hotels We Love

18 Hotels in Charleston for a Truly Local Stay

Gilded Age mansions, beachfront resorts, and stylish boutiques offer plenty of places to experience Southern hospitality in Charleston.

September 24, 2024 10:44 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Cities We Love

A Perfect Day in Dubai

Two Dubai insiders reveal how they spend their time in the City of Gold.

December 3, 2021 12:42 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Off The Tourist Trail

How To Enjoy Costa Rica’s Beaches and Wildlife Without the Crowds

In this Central American paradise, you can see tapirs and sloths, surf the Caribbean or Pacific, and dance to calypso music—all without joining the tourist masses.

August 4, 2025 02:58 PM

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Mona Gable

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The World’s Fastest Growing Tourism Destination: Why Tajikistan Should Be on Your Radar

Central Asia’s smallest nation has seen a rapid increase in travelers over the past few years. Here’s how (and why) to plan your first trip.

February 4, 2020 08:30 PM

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Brandon Presser

Illustration of an oversized bed bug tucked into a bed with planters and rugs on either side

Recent bed bug sightings have served as a crucial reminder that it’s important to know how to spot and prevent these pests from invading your sleep, belongings, and health.

October 9, 2024 01:24 PM

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Terry Ward

Boats on an ocean in the daytime, land in the background.

Off The Tourist Trail

9 Under-the-Radar Places You Must Visit

Amazing places don’t have to come with crowds.

October 7, 2023 11:42 AM

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Meagan Drillinger

Hotels

The 10 Best Hotels in Cape Town

These 10 superb retreats—many of them new or renovated—allow you to truly live like a local.

August 12, 2022 01:14 PM

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Mary Holland

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Louisville This Fall

Through bourbon, boxing, baseball, and a new series of immersive tours, the Kentucky city spotlights the integral contributions of its Black Americans.

August 31, 2021 12:44 PM

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DeAnna N. Taylor

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