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A First Timer’s Guide to Grand Cayman Island

Rare blue iguanas, underwater bronze mermaids, and hundreds of dive sites: This Caribbean island has a lot more to offer than tax breaks.

March 25, 2022 12:25 PM

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Adrienne Jordan

A guest of Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya, a woman with brown hair in a white swimsuit, enters the aquamarine water of a cenote.

Art + Culture

Local Experiences to Try on Your Winter Getaway

With Maya-inspired cooking, Costa Rican coffee, and traditional Hawaiian workshops, these resorts highlight the heritage of the communities they serve.

Sponsored by Hilton

Want the best gelato-filled brioche in Sicily? Head to Letojanni.

Destination Spotlight

I Live in Rome. Here’s Where I Go When I Want an Italian Beach Getaway Like No Other

Whether you want chic-with-shopping or hidden and tranquil, there’s a sublime Italian beach town for every need.

September 8, 2025 08:56 PM

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Erica Firpo

From cities like Riyadh (above) to vast desertscapes, it's now easier to see Saudi Arabia.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

A New Visa Process Makes It Much Easier to Travel to Saudi Arabia Now

The conservative kingdom has only been offering tourist visas since 2019.

September 2, 2022 06:09 PM

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Bailey Berg

View from the car at summer of road trip car at Westfjords in Iceland

Destination Spotlight

5 Underrated Things to Do in Iceland

These ideas will help you tap into your Viking spirit.

February 27, 2023 09:42 AM

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Ali Wunderman

History + Culture

Want to Communicate With the Dead? Head to This Small Town in Florida

A skeptic visits a Spiritualist camp that’s been peddling communication with the other side for more than 100 years.

October 16, 2019 11:07 AM

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Terry Ward

Noirmoutier island in France. French beach and village of Le Vieil

Off The Tourist Trail

Can You Visit France Without the Crowds? Bien Sur! Just Follow These 7 Tips

Step into a real-life fairy tale in your own château, float down peaceful canals, and discover some of Europe’s wildest and most beautiful coastlines.

May 2, 2025 04:00 PM

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Eleanor Aldridge

COVID + Travel

Sweden Bans U.S. Travelers, Vaccinated or Not

Americans can no longer travel to Sweden for leisure purposes, effective September 6.

September 7, 2021 02:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Wildfires Are Raging in Alaska: Here’s What Travelers Need to Know

The fires burning on the Kenai Peninsula and in the Mat-Su Valley are having an impact on visitors to Southcentral Alaska. Get the facts.

August 26, 2019 04:04 PM

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Jenna Schnuer

JetBlue economy seats with view of airplane windows

Air Travel News

JetBlue Just Announced This Change to Its Seats

The airline recently added a new charge for what it calls “Core Preferred” seats.

February 6, 2024 01:33 PM

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Dennis Green

Hotels

Airbnb Lists Moulin Rouge Windmill for Limited Stays

For just $1 per night, you could be one of the lucky few to spend the night in this iconic Parisian landmark.

May 3, 2022 07:12 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Festivals + Events

What Happens to All the Mardi Gras Beads Left Behind?

New Orleans tries to turn the tide on the colorful trash left after the parades and parties are all done.

February 19, 2020 04:44 PM

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Jenny Adams

Art + Architecture

Some of the Most Epic Photos Are Now on Sale—For a Good Cause

100 percent of proceeds will be donated to Direct Relief, an organization that supports doctors and provides emergency medical supplies in more than 80 countries.

April 29, 2022 06:06 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Aerial view of a commercial airplane parked at an airport gate with a bridge/walkway attached to the aircraft

Air Travel News

Don’t Want to Be Delayed? These Are the World’s Most On-Time Airlines and Airports, According to New Data

A recent report details which of the world’s airlines and airports see the highest rates of on-time arrivals and departures.

January 14, 2025 12:33 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

United Radically Revises Pet Policies

The banning of 25 dog and cat breeds headlines the airline’s new PetSafe rules, set to take effect on June 18.

May 3, 2018 02:06 PM

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Chelsea Bengier

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