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Cruise Lines Skip Russia and Head to These Beautiful Ports Instead

In light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, cruise lines are steering away from Russian ports to alternate destinations in Estonia, Finland, Germany, and Sweden.

March 14, 2022 09:49 PM

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Fran Golden

Air Travel News

There’s a Secret Way to Try Out Driverless Cars at Heathrow Airport

Not far from Terminal 5, there’s a free carnival ride masquerading as a humble parking lot shuttle.

May 10, 2018 03:10 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Travel for Good

How to Responsibly Interact With Marine Life

Wearing reef-safe sunscreen, not collecting shells, and observing sea life from a distance are a few ways you can be respectful in marine habitats.

October 29, 2023 07:43 AM

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Bailey Berg

Books

International Cookbooks That Will Bring the Spirit of Travel to Your Table

For travelers who are fans of fine food, spring offers a bounty of evocative cookbooks. Here are eight of our picks.

April 4, 2018 04:57 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Tips + News

St. Regis Celebrates Kauai’s Star Power With a New Movie Set Tour

This Hawaiian island doesn’t just look like an earthly paradise, it’s actually played one on the big screen.

March 1, 2018 01:25 PM

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David K. Gibson

Tips + News

More Than 140 Ancient Nazca Lines Were Just Discovered in Peru

The never-before-seen geoglyphs were uncovered by a group of researchers along a stretch of Peru’s coastal desert approximately 250 miles south of Lima.

November 22, 2019 06:34 PM

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Sarah Buder

Natural Wonders

Another “Super Bloom” Expected in Southern California

This rare phenomenon transforms deserts into a riot of color.

March 8, 2017 05:40 PM

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Matt Villano

Where to Go in Summer

What to Know Before Visiting the U.K. This Summer

Coronations, Eurovision finals—and that’s just in May.

April 13, 2023 12:01 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

River Cruises

7 Rhine River Cruises for Every Type of Traveler

Whether you love the idea of sailing past dozens of castles and forts or are eager to explore one of Europe’s more underrated wine regions, there’s a Rhine River cruise for you.

August 19, 2022 03:03 PM

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Elissa Garay

The Bushnells live in Granada, Nicaragua; they retired to the Central American country in 2006.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

We Retired in Nicaragua 18 Years Ago. Here Are the Pros—and Cons—of Retiring Abroad

A married couple sought an early retirement overseas 18 years ago. In an interview, they share why they chose Nicaragua and what their next adventure is.

May 22, 2024 05:05 PM

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Andrew Parks

Style + Design

A Fashion Designer Shares His Favorite Spots in the Colorful, Creative Bahamas

Local Theodore Elyett finds inspiration in his island home’s rich history, Crayola-hued architecture, and culture of entrepreneurship—Here are his go-to places.

July 30, 2019 12:54 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Romance Amid the Vines

Sponsored by Harvest Inn By Charlie Palmer

Cities We Love

Three Remarkable Days in Cologne

Home to Cologne Cathedral, and filled with Romanesque churches, pedestrian-friendly streets, and world-class museums, one of Germany’s oldest cities also happens to be its liveliest.

Sponsored by the German National Tourist Board

The Gate of Harmonious Interest in Victoria, Canada

Cities We Love

Canada’s Oldest Chinatown Is an Underrated Day-Trip Destination

It’s not in Toronto. Or Vancouver.

December 30, 2022 07:31 PM

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Vivian Chung

The NYC edition joins five other US Virgin Hotel locations: Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Nashville, and New Orleans.

Stay Here Next

Social Hot Spot or Hotel? The New Virgin Hotels New York Aims to Be Both

Richard Branson’s Virgin Hotels New York outpost has arrived—with plenty of red velvet, clever design, and a nightlife hub that dreams bigger than the usual hotel bar.

October 13, 2023 09:00 AM

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Billie Cohen

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