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Water Sports

How Huntington Beach Keeps Surf History Alive

Retro ice cream shops, vintage stores, and an iconic surf scene keep Huntington Beach rooted in its coastal past.

Sponsored by Visit Huntington Beach

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

Tipping 101: When and How Much to Leave in Spain

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Do You Tip in Spain? Sometimes—Here’s When and How Much to Give

In Spain, like much of Europe, tipping isn’t expected the way it is in the U.S. Still, there are some situations where you may want to give a little extra.

April 12, 2023 03:08 PM

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Becca Blond

National Parks

California’s Best National Parks and Monuments

The Golden State boasts more national parks than any other in the nation and they protect some of the most iconic natural wonders in the world.

July 29, 2019 07:36 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Walk among old-growth redwoods in Sonoma County.

Health + Wellness

Spas, Forest Bathing, and Wellness in Northern California

Unwind with self-care in the heart of Sonoma County’s Wine Country.

Sponsored by Sonoma County Tourism

17.10.2022 Haworth, West Yorkshire, UK Footpath to the Bronte Falls and Wuthering Heights

History + Culture

Celebrate “Wuthering Heights” Fever With a Literary-Inspired Tour of Brontë Country

In West Yorkshire, an unofficial literary trail offers the chance for travelers to trace the lives of the Brontë sisters and discover how the landscape shaped their literary success.

April 24, 2026 12:58 PM

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Lucy McGuire

Tips + News

Saudi Arabia Bans Foreign Pilgrims Over Coronavirus Outbreak

Authorities also suspended entry to travelers from nations affected by the new virus who hold tourist visas for the kingdom.

February 27, 2020 01:03 PM

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Jon Gambrell

This Grand Deluxe King room at the Surrey has two wingback chairs and a table along with two windows.

Stay Here Next

This Century-Old NYC Landmark Is Now a Luxury Hotel—Here’s What It’s Like

In a neighborhood that whispers luxury, the Surrey, a Corinthia Hotel, provides a sense of community to Upper East Side residents and travelers.

December 31, 2024 05:56 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Viking river cruise ship on the Nile River in Egypt with lush shores and a smattering of building

Cruise News

Are Middle East Cruises Canceled? A Line-by-Line Breakdown

Here’s how cruise lines are handling sailings in the Middle East region during the Israel-Hamas War.

November 6, 2023 07:44 PM

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Fran Golden

Required Eating: The 10 Meals Not to Miss in Singapore

Restaurants + Cafés

11 Singapore Foods You Have to Try—and Where to Try Them

If we have to pick just 11 things to try in Singapore, these would make our last supper list.

July 15, 2024 09:55 AM

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Charlene Fang

International Beaches

Cyprus Has the Cleanest Swimming Water in Europe

The European Environment Agency ranked Cyprus ahead of Austria, Greece, and Malta in its review of 2020 swimming spots.

June 4, 2021 01:05 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Museums + Galleries

Austria’s New James Bond Museum Is a Spectacular Secret Lair High in the Alps

Located 10,000 feet above sea level, this one-of-a-kind James Bond experience will take people inside the world of 007.

June 14, 2018 04:41 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Loyalty + Rewards

7 Spring Trips That Can Be Booked Entirely With Points and Miles

From a family trip to London to the beaches of South East Asia, there are some great spring vacation deals available—as long as you know where to look.

February 8, 2019 09:55 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

The sauna at Laugarás Lagoon looks out on a steaming two-tiered hot springs featuring a waterfall design feature

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