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Spain Plans to Reopen to Travelers in July

The prime minister says Spain will allow the arrival of foreign tourists “under safe conditions” this July but has yet to announce details about exact dates or who will be welcome.

May 26, 2020 05:23 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

Your Best Family Travel Photos Can Win You a Free Vacation Rental

Post a throwback family travel photo for a chance to win a $5K stay at a Vrbo vacation home.

October 6, 2020 03:16 PM

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Michelle Baran

Holiday Travel

How to Use the Holidays to Plan Your Next Epic Adventure

Take advantage of the fact that everyone is gathered around the table to start plotting out where to go together in the coming year.

November 20, 2019 07:34 PM

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Michelle Baran

Restaurants + Cafés

12 Unique U.S. Restaurants That Once Had a Much Different Purpose

Who knew that a stylishly refurbished setting could serve as a recipe for sucess?

April 6, 2018 04:25 PM

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Nile Cappello

Right: Woman standing in the open window of a train carriage. Left: A meal on a table with a canyon in the background.

Train Travel

The Most Scenic Summer Train Rides in the World

Take in the great outdoors from a window seat on these train trips.

May 30, 2019 04:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Vanguard

Vanguard 2017: Abby Falik, Founder of Global Citizen Year

The visionary entrepreneur bridges education and travel for students across the nation.

September 26, 2017 08:00 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Water Sports

The Best Costa Rica Surf Camps for Every Type of Surfer

Warm water, year-round waves, and Costa Rica’s relaxed “pura vida” spirit have made this Central American country one of the most popular surf destinations in the world.

August 9, 2023 01:58 PM

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Deb Hopewell

Tips + News

Venice Gondoliers Say Tourists Weigh Too Much, Cut Capacity on Boats

Add weight shaming to Venice’s list of 2020 problems.

July 23, 2020 05:49 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

COVID + Travel

CDC Issues New Advice for International Travelers: Get 2 COVID Tests

The agency has laid out new guidelines to help reduce the risks when traveling internationally.

November 24, 2020 12:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

An overlook of the Pacific Ocean near San Luis Obispo

Road Trips

The 8 Best Things to Do, Eat, and See in and Around San Luis Obispo, California

From feasting on pastries at the Madonna Inn to sipping chardonnay at Chamisal Vineyards, these are some of the best things to do in and around the Central Coast city.

July 30, 2023 08:00 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Act Quickly to Score a Free Night in the BVI

This sweet British Virgin Islands deal ends February 28: Stay 4 nights for the price of 3 on the island of Anegada.

February 23, 2018 01:26 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Summer 2022

Secret Snowballs? Inside the “Alternative Universe” of New Orleans Pop-Ups

In New Orleans, pop-up is a place, a verb—and a lifestyle.

August 11, 2022 05:03 PM

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Leslie Pariseau

Family Travel

New Avengers Campus, New Safety Protocols—What It’s Like to Visit Disneyland Right Now

A new Marvel realm arrives—just in time for an influx of new visitors.

June 2, 2021 11:13 PM

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Tim Chester

Hotels

The Best NYC-Area Beach Town Is in New Jersey

With the splashy new Asbury Ocean Club Hotel—and several great restaurants, bars, and music venues—Asbury Park is where you want to spend your last few summer weekends.

September 5, 2019 11:30 AM

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Natalie Beauregard

Restaurants + Cafés

Here’s Why Alton Brown Is Ready to Move to New Zealand

Picturesque vistas. Oyster galore. A night market. It’s easy to fall in love with New Zealand—it certainly was for Alton Brown.

June 2, 2017 01:58 PM

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Alton Brown

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