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Hawai‘i Launches Vaccine Passport for State’s Interisland Travelers

The new program could be expanded to mainland travelers sometime this summer.

May 11, 2021 09:16 PM

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Kwin Mosby

There's nothing like an Ace hotel lobby bar—and now Toronto gets to experience the good times.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 20 Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Toronto

In Toronto’s burgeoning hotel scene, you’ll find Canada’s first Ace Hotel, a reimagined St. Regis, and an ultra-cool boutique stay in a private women’s club.

July 16, 2025 02:32 PM

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Michael Kaminer

Seaside shot of a Greek Island with white-washed houses on a hill overlooking the sea.

Destination Spotlight

What’s the Next Hot Retirement Destination? Hint: It’s Rich in Sea Air, Healthy Living, and Ouzo

More and more Americans are choosing to enjoy their golden years in Greece.

October 23, 2025 11:25 AM

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Meagan Drillinger

The terrace of Kosmos lobby bar at One&Only Kéa Island in Greece has white stone floors that are shaded by trees.

Hotels

These 12 New Greek Hotels Are Opening Before Peak Summer Season—Here’s What They’re Like

Get a room at one of these 12 spectacular new hotels in Greece, all of which are scheduled open their doors by spring or early summer.

April 3, 2024 08:00 AM

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Nicola Chilton

Tips + News

Rome Bans Souvenir Stalls Near Major Monuments

In an effort to improve “decorum,” Rome’s mayor is forcing 17 souvenir stands to move away from landmarks like the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon.

January 9, 2020 08:04 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Borealis Base Camp is located in a private boreal forest in Interior Alaska.

Stay Here Next

This Hotel Is One of the Best Places in Alaska for Aurora Viewing

This remote glamping retreat in Interior Alaska offers a comfortable base for unparalleled northern lights sightings.

March 28, 2023 01:51 PM

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Bailey Berg

A tray of flaky, shell-shaped pastries with a sweet or creamy filling.

Food + Drink

9 Italian Desserts Not to Miss While in Italy

Tiramisu, cannoli, and panna cotta are a few of the most classic desserts to try when traveling in Italy.

October 14, 2024 05:04 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Tips + News

San Francisco’s Cable Cars Are Shutting Down Temporarily for Repairs

Travelers visiting between September 13 and 22 won’t be able to ride one of the city’s most iconic attractions.

September 12, 2019 03:47 PM

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Juliet Williams

Outdoor Adventure

Why Scotland is an Outdoor Adventure Like No Other

This country tops the list of all types of outdoor enthusiasts—and for good reason.

February 18, 2022 05:33 PM

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Sponsored by Visit Scotland

Cruise

Vaccinated Americans Can Cruise in Greece This June

The dreamy seven-night Celebrity Cruises itineraries will depart from Athens, making stops on the Greek islands of Mykonos, Rhodes, and Santorini, as well as in Cyprus and Israel.

March 26, 2021 03:45 PM

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Michelle Baran

Where to Go in Summer

Why You Should Visit Arizona During Its Hellish Summer Heat

Five reasons why it’s still worth taking a trip during the hottest part of the year.

July 17, 2018 12:05 PM

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Sara Button

Health + Wellness

Turn Your Home Into a Wellness Retreat With These Little Luxuries Under $50

With these inexpensive products and easy tips from spa experts around the world, you can turn your home into an oasis of calm for an evening, a weekend, or longer.

April 14, 2020 06:47 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Sri Lanka

Overview

November 9, 2024 12:01 PM

An aerial view of a small forested island on Lake Superior

Small Ship Cruises

Beautiful Beaches, Forested Boulders, Endless Lighthouses—the North American Cruise Destination Not to Miss

One of the most fascinating places to sail is right in our own backyard.

August 22, 2025 06:46 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Style + Design

How an Alien Landscape Became Mexico City’s Modernist Mecca

Mid-century architect Luis Barragán fused nature with tradition to create a neighborhood that felt both new and deeply rooted in local culture.

October 16, 2017 01:05 PM

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Allegra Ben-Amotz

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