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A view of mountains on the Svalbard archipelago.

As Travelers, What Is Our Impact on the Communities We Visit?

Editorial director Sarika Bansal reflects on her recent trip to northern Norway and how tourism can have a positive impact on the world.

August 22, 2023 04:01 PM

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Sarika Bansal

UNESCO World Heritage

Venice in Danger of Losing UNESCO Status

Citing overtourism, UNESCO recommended Venice be placed on its list of World Heritage in Danger sites.

June 28, 2021 12:55 PM

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Colleen Barry

A red telephone booth with Big Ben in the background in London

The tech issues have been resolved, but the incident offers some critical learnings for travelers.

June 5, 2026 03:06 PM

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Dianne See Morrison

Where to Travel Next

Where We’ll Go in 2021—When We Can

12 writers on the quarandreams they can’t wait to make a reality.

November 30, 2020 09:15 AM

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Staff

Outdoor Adventure

Northern Lights, Night Skiing, and Paddling Bioluminescent Waters: Canada’s Best After-Dark Adventures

See the Great White North in a different, lower light on one of these noctourism adventures.

August 21, 2025 04:30 PM

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Lola Augustine Brown

Hotels

The Most Anticipated European Hotel Openings of 2019

From a historic ship-turned-hotel docked in Edinburgh to the first Four Seasons in Greece, these are the 10 best new hotels opening across Europe in the new year.

December 20, 2018 05:44 PM

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Sandra Ramani

COVID + Travel

Israel Opens to Vaccinated International Travelers

In a bid to revive a struggling tourism industry, Israel is finally welcoming (fully vaccinated) travelers back, just in time for the holidays.

November 1, 2021 07:20 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Cruise

First Mediterranean Cruise Sets Sail With Mandatory Coronavirus Tests

Anyone who tested positive, had a fever, or had COVID-19 symptoms was denied boarding on the “MSC Grandiosa,” the first cruise to set sail from Italy since the lockdown in March.

August 17, 2020 05:34 PM

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Frances D’Emilio

Loyalty + Rewards

Earn More Than 100K Points With Hilton Credit Card Offers

Don’t miss this opportunity to earn 100,000 or 170,000 Hilton Honors points with these welcome offers on Hilton Honors American Express cards.

October 20, 2023 04:31 PM

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Paul Rubio

Long security lines at Denver International Airport

Air Travel News

TSA Agents Will Finally Be Getting Paid Again, But Challenges for U.S. Airports Remain

The fact that TSA agents will finally get paychecks again is not likely to be a silver bullet following weeks of chaos at the country’s airports.

March 30, 2026 05:38 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

These Wineries Are Rethinking the Napa Valley Tasting Experience

From underground sanctuaries to horseback-led tours, these experiences offer more than the conventional tasting.

November 21, 2022 05:52 PM

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Maria C. Hunt

Hotels

Those Pesky Hidden Hotel Fees May Soon Be a Thing of the Past

Legislation has been introduced in Congress that would prohibit hotels from advertising a room rate that doesn’t disclose additional fees.

September 27, 2019 07:37 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit San Antonio This Fall

With the summer crowds long gone, you’ll have more space on the River Walk as well as milder fall weather for exploring San Antonio’s arts, culture, and food scene.

September 1, 2021 08:02 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

The Upsides of Getting Bumped From a Flight

Nobody wants to become a victim of overbooking, but savvy travelers know how to profit from the inconvenience.

October 16, 2023 01:00 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Aerial view of a city surrounded by water

Where to Travel Next

13 Incredible Places to Visit in Canada

Come equipped with a coffee from Tim Hortons—you’ll need the caffeine since there’s so much to explore.

October 15, 2024 09:25 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

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