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Lufthansa to Offer Preflight COVID-19 Tests on U.S. Routes

The German airline said it plans to implement the new testing procedure in October.

September 24, 2020 01:39 PM

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Small Ship Cruises

Meet Celebrity Flora, the Ship Designed for the Galápagos

Launching in 2019, this innovative vessel promises to improve the island-cruising experience for its pampered passengers—and for the fragile environment it explores.

December 8, 2017 05:25 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Travel for Good

How to Help the World When You Can’t Leave the House

During the COVID-19 crisis, you can do a lot more from your couch than you may realize.

April 15, 2020 06:52 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Natural Wonders

“Unbearable” Crowds Force California Town to Restrict Access to Poppy Bloom

The poppy fields in Lake Elsinore, California, reopened on Monday morning after authorities shut off access to the bloom when a massive crowd descended upon the town this weekend.

March 18, 2019 06:32 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

From Palm Dates to Cardamom, a Beginner’s Guide to Saudi Cuisine

Influenced by centuries as the center of the spice trade, the flavors of this Arabian country are as diverse as the land itself.

Sponsored by Visit Saudi

Solo Travel

The World’s Northernmost Pilgrimage Route Is in Norway—and Almost No One’s Heard of It

Unlike the cramped, crowded Camino and other famous trails, the St. Olav Ways is so unknown that it’s almost a secret.

January 18, 2019 07:33 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to London This Summer

What do Clive Owen, man-made waterfalls, pork katsu, and Barry Manilow have in common? They’re all captivating London this summer.

July 30, 2019 09:52 AM

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Ann Shields

Museums + Galleries

As L.A. Breaks Ground, the “Star Wars” Museum Comes Into Focus

Move over, Apple Mothership: George Lucas’s Museum of Narrative Art promises to be California’s spaciest edifice.

March 16, 2018 05:25 PM

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David K. Gibson

Restaurants + Cafés

The Best New Restaurants in London in 2018

From a Michelin star winner in Piccadilly to a casual laksa bar in Islington, these eight newcomers are worth a trip to London.

December 13, 2018 10:34 AM

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Emma John

Natural Wonders

The Brightest Meteor Shower of the Year Is Happening This Week

The Geminids will produce up to 100 meteors per hour the night of Thursday, December 13.

December 12, 2018 10:43 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A previous Oustanding in the Field event.

Food + Drink

The Outstanding in the Field Dinner Series Is Back—and You Can Still Get Tickets

In 2023, the lineup of epic outdoor culinary gatherings includes striking locations across North America, Europe, and South Africa.

July 12, 2023 08:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

Paris Mayor Denounces Fine for Appointing Too Many Women to Top Positions

The Civil Service Ministry fined Paris City Hall for breaching a law requiring a minimum of 40 percent of appointments for each gender.

December 16, 2020 12:36 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

Some Apple Laptops Are Now Banned From Flights

Select MacBook Pro laptops have batteries that pose a fire risk and will not be allowed onboard.

August 14, 2019 04:23 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

A person dipping a dessert taco into chocolate sauce at the Pink Agave restaurant on Virgin Voyages

Cruise

Millennials and Gen Z Have Decided That, Actually, Cruises Are Cool—and Ships Will Never Be the Same

From TikTok-worthy public spaces to flexible dining and sophisticated wellness programs, Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping cruise trends, and lines are racing to adapt.

September 11, 2025 01:47 PM

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Lauren Dana Ellman

History + Culture

One of Canada’s Most Sacred Rivers Offers Scenic Coves, Houseboats, and Indigenous Lore

What I learned about the Wolastoqiyik People on a trip along New Brunswick’s “beautiful and bountiful river.”

July 18, 2025 01:34 PM

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Debbie Olsen

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