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Many countries are dropping COVID entry requirements and ships are sailing in full force once again. COVID-19, however, still lingers in the air—literally.

Set in storied villas, quiet gardens, and stylish palazzi, these Florence hotels offer a more intimate take on the city’s Renaissance heart.

Sometimes, we literally need to sail away for a few days.

During a visit to her ancestral hometown, our columnist considers the aesthetic homogenization that threatens to consume it—and what that means for the world.

Cruises often get a bad rap for not offering much in the way of fitness or outdoor adventure. But there are some thrilling itineraries with adrenaline-fueled excursions, from polar expeditions to invigorating river cruises.

Meander the cobbled streets, climb an historic volcano, and be sure to try a wee dram of whisky.

Surf in Rincón, kayak a bioluminescent bay, enjoy beaches in Vieques and Culebra, and more.

St. Hilda Sea Adventures runs a fleet of small-boat cruises that bring passengers to areas of the Scottish coastline they’d be hard pressed to reach any other way. Here’s what it’s like on this sweet seafaring adventure.

From bright snowflakes to sunny waters, your next winter getaway can be as sparkly as you want.

When considering Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day Weekend, Labor Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving, travel advisors and experts offer their advice on how to plan crowd-free trips around key federal holidays.

Five winners in Visit Sweden’s new global contest will receive yearlong usage rights to designated uninhabited islands—plus flights to experience the country’s wild landscapes up close.

Chichen Itza, the Christ the Redeemer statue, the Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu, the Colosseum, the Great Wall, and Petra are among the stops.

The wait time to get a U.S. passport from the State Department keeps increasing. What’s the holdup, and what can you do?

On the eve of America’s 250th birthday, contributing writer Latria Graham travels cross-country in the footsteps of explorers William Clark, Meriwether Lewis, and York, and confronts race, memory, and erasure.

From the Smokies to Hot Springs, celebrate the season with snowman scavenger hunts, sailing or skiing with Santa, and snowball competitions.