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The 10 Best Islands to Move to After Retiring

If you dream of spending your retirement as an expat on an island, these are the most beautiful—and affordable—places to move to in the world.

December 7, 2023 11:30 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

side shot of three ladies running along a waterfront with mountains in the background

With a record number of travelers heading into the skies this holiday season and numerous viruses circulating, here’s how you can best protect yourself and others.

December 10, 2024 08:20 AM

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Michelle Baran

Food + Drink

This Caribbean Food Festival Wasn’t Made for Tourists—and That’s Why It’s So Good

Held every Presidents’ Day weekend, St. Croix’s agricultural fair celebrates farming heritage with performances, rare foods, and a homecoming spirit.

January 30, 2026 09:26 AM

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Nikki Miller-Ka

TWA Hotel is the only hotel at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Hotels

The Airport Hotels That Will Change Your Mind About Layovers

From an Eero Saarinen–designed terminal at New York’s JFK to a frozen bay in Ilulissat, Greenland, these airport hotels are worth building a trip around.

April 15, 2026 09:36 AM

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Jill K. Robinson

Longreads

Why Some People Are Paying to Be Left on a Desert Island—Alone

Since 2010, Docastaway has sent travelers to deserted islands with no training, no company, and few supplies. And business is booming.

August 6, 2024 10:40 AM

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Jen Rose Smith

A group of costumed celebrators at Carnival in Bermuda.

Art + Culture

A First-Timer’s Guide to Bermuda’s Carnival

Experience the rhythms, dazzling costumes, and island vibes during Bermuda’s carnival season.

Sponsored by Bermuda Tourism Authority

Dramatic white cliffs with fields of green atop them on England's Jurassic Coast

Outdoor Adventure

The World’s Longest Coastal Hike Just Opened. It Passes Castles, Seal Colonies, and Historic Seaside Towns

Eighteen years in the making, the 2,700-mile King Charles III England Coast Path traces the entirety of the English shoreline.

March 24, 2026 06:23 PM

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Lucy Kehoe

View of the Shanghai skyline at sunset with the buildings and skyscrapers lit with colorful accent lighting

Ocean Cruises

I Was on Viking’s Inaugural China Cruise—Here’s What I Loved and What I Wish I’d Known Before the Sailing

Viking’s unique new China itineraries offer a rare opportunity to explore lesser-known regions along the country’s coast.

October 15, 2024 06:48 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Man standing in front of departures board at airport

Travel Tips + Etiquette

OMG, LOL: How Airports Get Their 3-Letter Codes

Even though some airport codes seem random, they’re not. Here’s the method to the madness of the International Air Transport Association’s official three-letter system.

May 20, 2024 03:19 PM

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Bailey Berg

Italy Is Reopening to Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

To combat depopulation, Sardinia is offering to give people up to 15,000 euros to use toward purchase of a home and renovations.

September 19, 2022 04:27 PM

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Bailey Berg

The Katha Reading Lounge has large archways and sofas with views out to the surrounding landscape.

Hotels

Hotels That Feel like $1,000 a Night but Are Only $300

These hotels feel like thousand dollar per night stays but actually cost much less.

November 21, 2023 01:14 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Hawaiian Airlines new premium cabin has pod style seating

Air Travel News

You Can Now Book Flights on Hawaiian Airlines’ Swanky New Airplanes

The carrier’s new aircraft, launching in early 2024, feature pod-style seating in business class and design Easter eggs throughout.

September 7, 2023 04:50 PM

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Bailey Berg

A view of buildings in downtown San Francisco as seen from a highpoint on a brick walk.

4 Days In

4 Days in San Francisco: Floating Parks, Parrot Spotting, and a Revitalized Hippie Neighborhood

There’s never been a more exciting time to dig into the drama of this storied city.

November 5, 2025 03:10 PM

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Erin Feher

Purple flowers blooming on a hill overlooking Padre Island National Seashore in Corpus Christi, Texas

Water Sports

Looking for an Active Beach Trip? Check Out This Coastal Destination

From private fishing expeditions (followed by cook-your-catch dining) to horseback riding and superb windsurfing, experience Corpus Christi’s beaches by land, sea, and air.

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