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The Best Father’s Day Gifts for Travel-Loving Dads

Father’s Day is on June 18. Here’s how to celebrate the dads who instilled a love of travel in us from a young age.

May 25, 2023 01:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tips + Etiquette

6 Ways to Prevent Altitude Sickness

Altitude sickness can strike anyone, but travelers have a few ways to reduce the risk—including drinking water, ascending slowly, and getting rescue insurance.

October 22, 2024 08:02 AM

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Sarika Bansal

A photo of a guest room at the Muir hotel in Halifax, with a tartan blanket designed exclusively for the hotel on the bed.

Stay Here Next

Stay Here Next: The Muir Hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia

A new addition to the Halifax waterfront channels Nova Scotia’s maritime history—and future.

February 28, 2023 08:45 PM

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Aislyn Greene

A man with a selfie stick suba diving near the Great Barrier Reef.

Outdoor Adventure

Explore the World’s Oceans on These 7 Eco-Friendly Trips

Here’s how to get out on (and under) the water sustainably.

May 16, 2023 04:16 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Other

The Best Beaches in Malta

Whether you’re in search of red sand, great swimming, picturesque sunsets, or a place to party, there’s a beach on Malta to suit your needs.

December 16, 2019 10:26 AM

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Dave Seminara

Islands

Which Caribbean Island Should You Visit?

Whether you’re looking for adventure, pristine beaches, family fun, or a cultural connection, there’s a perfect destination for your ideal Caribbean vacation.

June 9, 2026 01:18 PM

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Brian Major

aerial view of Naples Florida with a strip of white sand on turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico next to urban buildings and trees

4 Days In

Not Miami, Not Orlando—This Is the Florida to Visit Right Now

Plan a long weekend of natural wine bars, Gulf Coast sunsets, and airboat rides through one of America’s wildest landscapes.

April 23, 2026 12:41 PM

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Mariette Williams

Travel for Good

3 Island Experiences That Are Good for You and the Environment

Explore some of the world’s most breathtaking islands—without putting them in harm’s way.

February 24, 2023 05:56 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

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Outdoor Adventure

How to Explore the World’s Rivers—and Protect and Preserve Them, Too

CroisiEurope’s river cruises focus on reducing their environmental impact—and reaching peak cultural immersion in destinations including Paris and the Mekong River.

Sponsored by CroisiEurope

The marina decks on the Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection's new 'Ilma' superyacht with couches and loungers overlooking the water

Cruise

Ritz-Carlton Just Launched a New Yacht—We Went Aboard to See if It’s Anything Like the Hotels

On the brand-new 448-passenger “Ilma’” super yacht, you can expect the same glamour of the resorts, with some blue-water bonuses.

September 26, 2024 03:27 PM

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Fran Golden

Front view of a cream-colored Chaumont Castle in France's Loire region with a black roof and lawn interspersed with flowers and bushes in the foreground

River Cruises

There’s an Amazing Way to Explore Some of France’s Most Beautiful Regions—And You May Not Even Know About It

Many people don’t realize how much of France can—and perhaps should—be visited in this truly unique way.

April 10, 2025 08:46 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Natural Wonders

Why Madeira Is a Fantastic Long Getaway for Nature (and Food) Lovers

You don’t have to travel far to slow down and savor the scenic beauty and delicious cuisine of this lush Portuguese archipelago.

Sponsored by Madeira Promotion Bureau

Left: Mexico City, Mexico — October 12, 2025: Editorial aerial view of the Nezahualcóyotl Fountain and Chapultepec Lake, with the Mexico City skyline visible in the background on a clear, bright morning; right: Mexico City, Mexico - March 26, 2026: Banorte Stadium is the new name for the historic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, following its renovation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Off The Tourist Trail

The World Cup Is Coming to Mexico City. Here’s How to Explore the City Away From the Crowds

Luis Barragán’s architectural masterpieces, breakfast on the chinampas, and the best al pastor in the city—a chilango’s guide to getting off the tourist trail in her hometown.

May 21, 2026 09:48 AM

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María Pellicer

One of the famous marine iguanas of the Galápagos Islands

In the Magazine

Dedicated Naturalists Help Guests Reconnect with Nature on a Galapagos Sailing

Silverseas elevates the Galapagos cruise experience with a high guide-to-guest ratio.

September 13, 2023 05:19 PM

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Fran Golden

Where to Go in Spring

This Historic Arizona Hotel Is the Perfect Place to Celebrate Spring

Get into the spirit of the season at the Arizona Biltmore with blooming wildflowers, Spring Training, an outdoor spa, and more.

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