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“We Are Holding the Olympics This Summer,” Says Japanese PM

“I am determined to achieve the games as a proof of human victory against the pandemic, a symbol of global solidarity and to give hope and courage around the world.”

January 29, 2021 03:27 PM

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Mari Yamaguchi

Tips + News

Splurge vs. Steal: A Tokyo Trip on Two Budgets

Whether you’re on the hunt for an over-the-top escape or an affordable getaway, we’ve got you covered.

March 12, 2020 04:25 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Rock formations at a beach, with turquoise and dark blue water in the foreground

Beaches

These 8 Beaches Have the Bluest Water in the World

Whether in Australia or the U.S. Virgin Islands, the water at these beaches is astoundingly blue.

January 13, 2025 02:31 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Two yellow Triton submarines underwater near a shipwreck

Longreads

Deep-Sea Tourism Is on the Rise. But Is It Safe?

The deep sea is so rarely visited—and so little understood—that it’s regularly compared to outer space. But it’s attracting adventurers intent on experiencing something out of the ordinary.

November 29, 2023 09:20 AM

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Jessica Camille Aguirre

Health + Wellness

Inside Monkey Island Estate’s Floating Spa on the River Thames

A spa that combines booze and botany on a barge? Here’s what it’s like to get the signature treatment at Monkey Island Estate, one of the U.K.’s most exciting new hotels.

July 23, 2019 09:27 AM

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Mary Holland

Cities We Love

The Influencer: Justin Devillier, Chef

Where to go in New Orleans, according to James Beard Award–winning chef Justin Devillier.

February 22, 2019 03:27 PM

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Andrew Parks

The cheetahs will be released into Kuno National Park in the coming weeks.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Cheetahs Return to India’s National Parks for First Time in 70 Years

Cheetahs from Namibia and South Africa have been relocated to India, where the population died out seven decades ago.

September 20, 2022 12:35 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Cities We Love

Why Tulsa, Oklahoma, Should Be on Your Must-Visit List

For travelers looking to understand what it means to see “America,” perhaps there’s no better city than one like Tulsa, which is looking forward while reckoning with the legacy of its past.

April 9, 2021 03:08 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Loyalty + Rewards

Independent Hotels That Can Earn You Loyalty Points

While independent hotels have a spirit of their own, there is something to be said for a hotel that is part of a larger loyalty program.

July 21, 2017 03:48 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Epic Trips

Orlando’s Best Outdoor Adventures

The theme parks may get all the attention, but Orlando, Florida is also a great base if you want to experience some of the state’s natural beauty or try a new sport

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Camping

What Camping During COVID Is Actually Like

Camping during the COVID-19 pandemic is not only possible, but popular. Here’s how to do it safely.

July 29, 2020 01:37 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Super Nintendo World Is Now Open in Japan

A life-size Mario Kart ride and much more recently opened at Universal Studios Japan, with construction underway at theme parks in Orlando and Hollywood.

March 24, 2021 04:17 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Tips + News

Louvre Workers Shut Down Museum Over Coronavirus Fears

The French government’s ban on large indoor gatherings exacerbated the fears of the museum’s guards that they might be in danger of contamination.

March 2, 2020 01:00 PM

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John Leicester

Hotels

Hilton’s New Hotel Brand Gives the Hostel an Upgrade

The urban lifestyle Motto by Hilton hotels will feature flexible room configurations, community-oriented common spaces, and app-controlled amenities.

October 23, 2018 06:55 PM

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Michelle Baran

Restaurants + Cafés

Tandoori Oysters, Lobster Soba, Lowcountry Fine-Dining: Charleston Restaurants to Travel for Right Now

A touch of Parisian cooking, notable bread, and seafood-centric regional Indian all come to the Holy City.

November 11, 2025 07:21 AM

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Lauren Mowery

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